About Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC

Trusted Birmingham Injury Lawyers with a Record of Results

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For more than 40 years, Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC has stood up for Alabama’s working men and women with focused, results-driven legal advocacy. Based in Birmingham, our law firm is known across the region not for flashy ads — but for real courtroom experience and serious results.



We represent individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries — whether on the job, behind the wheel, or due to dangerous conditions. Our attorneys are especially trusted in high-stakes cases involving:


  • Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claims
  • Personal Injury Lawsuits
  • Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) Railroad Injury Cases
  • Railroad Retaliation & Whistleblower Protections (FRSA)
  • Federal Black Lung Benefits for Coal Miners


With over 100 years of combined trial experience, every case we take is handled directly by a licensed attorney. We don’t pass files down the chain. We build them — and we fight to win.

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Our Mission

At Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC, our mission is to provide powerful, personal legal representation for injured workers and accident victims across Alabama. We fight to hold employers, insurers, and negligent parties accountable — with real trial experience, no-nonsense advocacy, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.



Our Core Values

Client-First Representation

We treat every client with respect, urgency, and care — because your case isn’t just a file, it’s your future.

Integrity in Every Action

We give honest answers, realistic expectations, and always put your best interests first — in and out of the courtroom.

Trial-Tested Advocacy



We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. That’s how we build leverage, earn respect, and deliver results.

Respect for Working People

From coal miners to railroad workers, we stand with the people who keep Alabama running — and fight to protect what you’ve worked for.

Who We Represent

Deep roots in Alabama and the Birmingham metro

We’ve built our reputation on serving Alabama’s labor force. Whether you're an injured coal miner in Jasper, a railroad worker in Tuscaloosa, or a steelworker in Birmingham, we know how to fight for the benefits and compensation you’re owed under state and federal law. We proudly advocate for:


  • Miners
  • Railroad employees
  • Steelworkers
  • Utility and industrial workers
  • Injury victims across Jefferson, Walker, and Tuscaloosa Counties



Whether your injuries stem from a catastrophic workplace accident, a serious auto collision, or an occupational illness like black lung disease, we’re here to help you reclaim control and get the support you deserve.

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Meet Your Advocates

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Named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in Workers’ Compensation, Jack brings deep experience in black lung claims, personal injury, and catastrophic workplace accidents. Known for his precision and persistence, he’s helped hundreds of injured miners and industrial workers recover the benefits they deserve.

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Tom represents clients in federal black lung, railroad injury, personal injury, and workers’ compensation cases. He’s known for his steady communication, attention to detail, and compassionate advocacy—especially for clients navigating emotionally complex claims.

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Paisley Newsome

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With a background in both civil defense and plaintiff-side litigation, Paisley brings a strategic edge to workers’ comp, black lung, and SSD cases. Her approach is client-focused and empathetic, rooted in her years of courtroom experience across Alabama and Georgia.

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Samuel Maples

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A seasoned trial attorney with over 100 jury trials to his name, Sam is trusted in high-stakes personal injury and civil litigation cases. His legal background spans decades — and counties — and he’s known for his tenacious courtroom presence and no-nonsense legal strategy.

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William C. Tucker Jr

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A national leader in railroad worker representation, Bill focuses on FELA and FRSA whistleblower cases. With over three decades of experience and a military career behind him, he brings discipline, integrity, and unmatched authority to every case he handles.

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Let’s Talk It Through

Choosing the right law firm matters. At Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC, we take pride in offering direct attorney access, honest answers, and proven legal strategies — without the noise. Whether you're facing a complex injury claim or a denied benefit, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.



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