Posts by Clay Martin
Medtronic Recalls Thousands of Insulin Pumps Due to Potential Dangerous Incorrect Dosing
For those with diabetes, receiving insulin is the most effective way to manage issues associated with blood sugar. Insulin pumps make the process of dosing and administration of insulin automatic for persons with diabetes. It is a highly effective solution for people who strongly prefer not to deal with needles and pokes. However, if an…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Merging Accidents
With thousands of motor vehicle accidents happening across the country each year, some of these accidents to occur when drivers are attempting to merge into a lane from a different section of the road. Some Huntsville merging accidents involve two vehicles, while others may involve multiple vehicles. Merging accidents, also called lane change accidents, often…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Motorcycle Accidents
Thousands of accidents occur each day on roads across the country, some of which involve motorcyclists. While any type of accident is a bad thing, motorcycle accidents are often more catastrophic than the average car accident. The impact of a vehicle crashing into a motorcycle could send a motorist in the air, causing them to…
Read MoreMarijuana Use and Driving in Alabama
Currently, the personal use of marijuana is a misdemeanor in Alabama with possible penalties of a year in jail and a $6,000 fine. The sale, cultivation, and trafficking in marijuana is a felony. But this may change in the coming months, as the state is considering legalizing the medical use of marijuana. But should they?…
Read MoreDebunking Three Common Myths about Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is a serious problem in the United States. People of all ages, races, nationalities, and economic backgrounds are being abducted (or conned) into sexual slavery, and forced to perform sexual acts in exchange for money that their captors collect. Understanding the urban legends and myths of sex trafficking is important because it can…
Read MoreI Was Injured by a Drunk Driver on New Year’s Eve. What Can I Do?
New Year’s Eve is a big night for parties. That means there will be a lot of people out there who are drinking. While Alabama’s drunk driving numbers have decreased in urban areas, possibly because of services like Lyft and Uber, there are still a lot of people getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. If…
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Personal Lawyer Prepare Your Personal Injury Case?
At Martin & Helms, our Huntsville personal injury lawyers have been helping victims of negligence and wrongdoing get justice for years. We work with investigators, product safety engineers, your doctors, and others, when necessary, to help prepare your case for negotiation and trial. As much as we advise clients and help them prepare, sometimes the…
Read MoreCar Accidents and Injuries to the Spine
Car accidents are a leading cause of spine and spinal cord injuries. The spinal column is divided into 3 sections: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), and lumbar spine (lower back). It includes muscles, tissues, vertebra, tendons, and ligaments. Injuries to any part of the spine can cause extreme pain and loss of mobility. The spinal…
Read MoreThe Signs of Human Trafficking
The stories are crushing. “I was just blindly…I just…was just going along with going there. And, the hospital recognized me as a trafficked victim. And, they asked me ‘Ma’am, have you been trafficked? Are you being trafficked currently?’ And, I just remember breaking into tears, and just crying, and like…just, finally someone had a name…
Read MoreShould I Hire an Attorney for My Car Accident Claim?
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident, then you know how much of a nightmare they can be. You not only have to deal with the damage to your car (or any other property that was damaged), but the physical and emotional injuries you sustained. If you had passengers, it can complicate things…
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