Posts by Clay Martin
Commercial Truck Safety is Cost Prohibitive. It Shouldn’t Be.
If you drive on a regular basis, you have probably seen this more than you ever should have – a tractor trailer flipped on its side, passenger vehicles crushed, and first responder vehicles scattered throughout the scene. Whatever the truck was hauling may be strewn everywhere, causing the roadway to be closed and traffic diverted.…
Read MoreThe Scope of Sex Trafficking throughout Alabama
The I-20 corridor, which runs from Birmingham, Alabama to Atlanta, Georgia, is known as the “sex trafficking super highway.” If you were unaware that Alabama had a sex trafficking problem, you are not alone: this particular crime is usually associated with more populous, urban environments, and Alabama is a largely rural state. As Christian Lim,…
Read MoreWill Lyft’s New Safety Standards be Enough?
Rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber have been under scrutiny for the last couple of years, especially from riders who claim the drivers assaulted them. The pressure to make riders safer has been building, and Lyft, it appears, is attempting to answer the call. In a blog post, Lyft announced “we’re taking further action toward…
Read MoreWhy Batteries in E-Cigarettes Can Explode
E-cigarettes (or e-cigs) and vape pens are relatively new products on the market designed to replaced traditional cigarettes which have surely borne the brunt of negative publicity and proven health dangers over the years. These devices are essentially vaporizers operated with a battery. “Vaping” is the term used to describe the use of an e-cigarette…
Read MoreWhy Accountability Matters When It Comes to Opioids and Medications
The big drug makers such as Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, are often assigned blame for propagating the nation’s opioid crisis. However, internal documents gathered from a number of pharmaceutical and retail companies indicate that generic drug manufacturers also played a great part in advancing the epidemic. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) kept records…
Read MoreE-Cigarettes Aren’t Safe. We Want Your Kids to Know.
There are a lot of misconceptions about e-cigarettes, and a lot of undisclosed (and undiscussed) dangers. While the majority of the stories we read deal with their tendency to explode – a serious and dangerous problem, we admit – we want to discuss the dangers they pose even when they’re in working order, especially to…
Read MoreFiling a Product Liability Claim for Defective Car Parts
Car and truck manufacturers, as well as those that manufacture vehicle components and accessories, are legally obligated to adhere to all federal and state safety standards. Unfortunately, in some cases vehicle manufacturers only discover – or report – problems with defective parts after an injury or death. Many times, a report like this will lead…
Read MoreBurn Injuries and Car Accidents in Alabama
The common injuries associated with a car accident include broken bones, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, and head and brain trauma. Burns may not come to mind immediately, but they are rather common in these wrecks as well. They are also some of the most painful, and potentially devastating, injuries a driver or passenger can…
Read MoreTruck Backup Accidents – Trucker Responsibilities and Negligence
Backing up a tractor-trailer can be dangerous for many reasons, but specifically because of the driver’s limited visibility. Maintaining the proper line of sight and avoiding obstacles while reversing in a large truck is much more difficult than in a standard passenger vehicle. This is especially true when attempting to maneuver in tight, confined spaces,…
Read MoreFire Hazard Issues from Appliances in the Home
Most people don’t spend time thinking about their appliances. Until something goes wrong and an injury occurs, we mostly just go about our day, using the tools that make life easier. Because most of these objects require electricity or gas, the risk for a fire is greater than it is with other types of products.…
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