Alabama Accident NewsAlabama Accident News | August 9, 2026 A 60-year-old Shelby woman was killed and another driver was hospitalized in a two-vehicle collision on a rural Shelby County road on Saturday evening. The fatal crash happened at approximately 7:00 p.m. on August 1, 2026, on Shelby County 42 near Kewaw Drive, about three miles south of Columbiana. The Alabama Law...
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ArticlesAfter an Alabama truck accident, the driver is almost never the only party who owes you money, and often isn’t even the most important one. As many as nine different parties can share liability, each with its own insurance policy, and the difference between a driver-only claim and a full multi-defendant case is frequently measured in hundreds of thousands...
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ArticlesHow to choose the best motorcycle accident lawyer in Birmingham: the 7 qualities that matter, the questions no firm can fake, fees, and red flags — a 2026 guide from Fob James Law Firm.
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Being hit by an impaired motorist can leave you dealing with two different processes. Police and prosecutors may investigate a possible crime, while you face medical expenses, missed work, vehicle damage, and an insurance claim. If you are a drunk driving accident victim, Alabama law does not generally require you to hire an attorney to seek compensation. Representation can...
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The moments following a highway crash can be frightening. Traffic may continue moving at interstate speeds while damaged vehicles, debris, and injured occupants remain close to active lanes. After an accident on Interstate 65, protecting yourself from a second collision should come before exchanging insurance information or taking photographs. Once immediate danger has passed, several practical steps can help...
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A rideshare collision can quickly become complicated. Unlike a typical two-car wreck, an accident with an Uber driver may involve the motorist’s personal policy, coverage maintained for rideshare activity, and another vehicle’s insurer. What the Uber operator was doing in the app at the moment of impact can also affect available coverage. Knowing what to do afterward can protect...
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ArticlesAn ambulance ride or serious collision can separate you from your vehicle before you have time to remove anything inside. Hours later, you may realize that medication, identification, work equipment, or other necessities went to the tow yard with the automobile. That situation raises an immediate question: Can I get my belongings from my towed car? You may be...
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ArticlesAlabama Wrongful Death Distribution: At a Glance The will does not control: proceeds pass under the intestacy statute, even if a will exists Outside the estate: the money goes to heirs directly, beyond the reach of the deceased’s debts and creditors Fixed statutory shares: the spouse and children split by formula, not by negotiation Filing ≠ a bigger share:...
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You may leave a Birmingham car crash in an ambulance, with a family member, or in another vehicle without knowing where your damaged car went. Later, when you’re dealing with insurance and retrieving your belongings, one basic question can become surprisingly frustrating: How to find my towed car? Begin with the law enforcement agency that responded to the wreck....
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Alabama Accident NewsAlabama Accident News | July 24, 2026 A Birmingham man was killed and three other people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 280 in Shelby County on Thursday morning. The fatal crash happened at approximately 7:42 a.m. on July 23, 2026, on eastbound U.S. 280 near mile marker 10 and Eagle Point Parkway, roughly two miles...
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