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July 15, 2020

UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center shares benefit of Farris, Riley & Pitt and Lewis & Feldman’s Smart Kit Initiative

In November of 2019, our firm partnered with Injury Board and Lewis & Feldman to donate smart kits to UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center patients. Our goal was to create kits for patients who suffered catastrophic injuries to help them return to as normal a life as possible through the use of voice or remote activated…

Pedestrian Accident

July 15, 2020

Birmingham’s 54-year-old Antonio Leon Ellison Struck by a Pickup Truck While Walking

On Friday, July 10th, at 10:03 p.m., 54-year-old Antonio Leon Ellison, of Birmingham, was struck by a pickup truck while walking in the 400 block of 3rd Avenue West. Ellison succumbed to his injuries minutes after the collision occurred. The driver of the pickup truck alerted the authorities and remained at the scene to help…

Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP

June 30, 2020

Birmingham School of Law posts Alumni Spotlight Article on Kirby Farris

The Birmingham School of Law has posted an Alumni Spotlight about Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP partner, attorney Kirby Farris. The article describes some of Farris’s early career, as well as where he likes to focus his practice. To read the full article, click here.

Personal Injury

June 30, 2020

Kirby Farris quoted in “Ala. employers can legally require you to get tested for COVID-19” article

Attorney Kirby Farris was quoted in a June 29th, 2020 article on WBRC about whether or not employers can legally require employees to take a conronavirus test. To see his full remarks, click here.

Motorcycle Accident

May 8, 2020

24-year-old Ryan Brown injured in a car wreck while driving a motorcycle

On Sunday, May 3rd, Ryan Brown, 24, was injured in a car wreck while driving a motorcycle. He was taken to Tanner Medical Center East Alabama for treatment. The driver of the other vehicle has not been identified yet; however, she suffered no injuries in the accident. The accident happened on County Road 129, outside…

Automobile Accident

May 6, 2020

Anthony Smith killed in a single-vehicle crash on Hix Road near Sasser Road in Tallapoosa County

On Tuesday, April 28th, Anthony L. Smith, 55, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Hix Road near Sasser Road in Tallapoosa County. The crash occurred when the tractor trailer Smith was driving struck wires that were hanging over the roadway, causing him to strike a utility pole before his vehicle left the roadway and…

Automobile Accident

April 29, 2020

Trey Jay Downey of Southside Alabama struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Hood Road near Linda Lane

On April 22nd, Trey Jay Downey, 49, of Southside, Alabama was riding a bicycle on Hood Road near Linda Lane when he was struck by Jason Lamar Craig, 41. Craig was driving near his home when he reportedly struck Downey from behind. Craig immediately fled the scene of the accident and was later taken into custody…

Automobile Accident

April 29, 2020

Jack Henry Moody of Birmingham killed in a crash at the intersection of Overton Road and Highway 280 in Jefferson County

On Thursday, April 16th, Jack Henry Moody of Birmingham was killed in a crash at the intersection of Overton Road and Highway 280 in Jefferson County. The crash occurred as Moody was traveling through the intersection on Highway 280 with a green light when another vehicle merged onto the highway from Overton Road and struck…

Automobile Accident

April 22, 2020

16-year-old Taylor Ronald Akin killed in a two-vehicle crash

On Monday, April 20th, 16-year-old Taylor Ronald Akin of Adger was killed in a two-vehicle car crash at the intersection of 15th Street Road and CCC Camp Road in Jefferson County. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet Camaro, which Akin was a passenger in, collided with a Chevrolet pickup truck while the truck attempted to…

Automobile Accident

April 20, 2020

Rollins Car Chase in Huntsville

On Monday, April 13th, Hunter Thomas Rollins fled the scene of an accident where two state troopers and two civilians were injured. The troopers were chasing Rollins after he refused to pull over, Trooper Derek Campbell said Tuesday, April 14th. The troopers collided with a Honda Civic at the intersection of Jordan Lane and Holmes…

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I was involved in an automobile accident in Alabama and, being from Atlanta, I was referred to Farris, Riley & Pitt through a mutual acquaintance.First off, it is my sincere hope that no one reading will have to utilize their services but if you do, I cannot express how Kirby Farris and his team made an unpleasant situation an ordeal as pleasant as possible.My accident was not my fault yet the defendant and his insurance company wanted to play 'hard ball' which proved to be a mistake on their part. Farris Riley & Pitt did their homework and the other team became very aware their tactic was a losing one when their client's version of the truth was quickly exposed during deposition.I cannot recommend Farris Riley & Pitt enough and am so very, very thankful to have received the outcome I did thanks to their professionalism, mastery of the law and personal attention.

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FRP has a friendly and knowledgeable staff. They bend over backwards to make you comfortable and confident in their services, their legal team is a superior force in battling the insurace companies and responsible parties, getting their clients the justice and closure they deserve. Thank you, FRP for assisting me and my family in recovering from a tragic accident!

Billy Morris

My experience with Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP was excellent. I was always informed at every stage of the process and guided throughout with exceptional expertise and professionalism. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone seeking counsel.

Stacy Edwards

All I can say about this firm is that they are the best. I enjoyed working with them on my case and would not hesitate to call on them in the future if needed advice. Everyone was very friendly and understood the issues. Special thanks to Caitlin and Brett.

Eric Steward

This was the first time I've ever had to use a injury firm and it was a great experience. I would recommend Ken with Farris, Riley & Pitt to everyone I know. The amount they secured for me was unreal. Thank you so much Farris, Riley &Pitt!

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