Posts by Clay Martin
New Study Shows Dangerous Driving Behaviors Increasing
After a steady decline in risky driving behavior, a new report from AAA reveals a disturbing increase in self-reported dangerous actions behind the wheel – reversing the downward trend of the past few years. The most alarming out of the many behaviors reported was a drastic increase in the amount of drunk driving. Others included…
Read MoreTow Truck Driver Injuries Are Too Common in Alabama
Working as a tow truck driver in Alabama or anywhere else in the United States can unfortunately result in serious injuries. Drivers do not always see tow truck drivers or move over for them, resulting in severe, if not fatal, physical harm. If you routinely work as a tow truck driver and sustained injuries on…
Read MoreMartin & Helms Partners Named to 2022 Super Lawyers List!
Martin & Helms, PC is proud to announce that founding partners Clay Martin and Tara Helms have both been named to Super Lawyers for 2022! We are thrilled to see both partners make the list again this year, and to be honored for their work on behalf of the injured throughout North Alabama. What is…
Read MoreTylenol Use During Pregnancy Linked to Child Health Problems
Discomfort and pain are common problems pregnant women experience, with many using Tylenol (acetaminophen) for relief. Any infections, fevers, and colds pregnant women deal with can also call for Tylenol usage. However, a study by the Penn College of Medicine indicates the OTC drug’s usage during pregnancy negatively impacts the fetus. While research on the…
Read MoreExcessive Use of Tylenol and OTC Painkillers Is Causing Severe Health Problems
Some of the common reasons people use self-medication include allergies, coughs and colds, fever, pain, heartburn, and diarrhea. While most drugs require a prescription, consumers generally don’t need a prescription to buy an over-the-counter, or OTC, drug. These medications, however, come with risks, and we believe those risks are important to understand. A June 2021…
Read MoreAre Funeral and Burial Expenses Covered in a Wrongful Death Claim?
In many states, you can sue for funeral and burial expenses in a wrongful death claim. But is that a guarantee? In Alabama, things are done differently. If your loved one was killed in an accident, you cannot sue for funeral and burial expenses. In Alabama, the damages that are pursued in wrongful death claims are…
Read MoreHow Effective Are Motorcycle Crash Bars?
In most vehicles, there are safety measures in place that help to protect the passengers should the car or truck get into an accident. One vehicle that doesn’t have this type of protection, however, is a motorcycle. Helmets and protective clothing do help to reduce the severity of injuries to the motorcyclist should they be…
Read MoreNew Updates to NCAP Five-Star Safety Rating Program Aim to Make Cars Safer
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has had the same five-star safety rating system in place for decades. This program, created to make cars safer for the public, is long overdue for improvements, and seeing how there have been vast technological and engineering advances since NCAP was created, it only makes sense that…
Read MoreClay Martin Selected as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® for 3rd Year in a Row
Martin & Helms, P.C. is proud to announce the co-founder Clay Martin has once again been selected for inclusion in the annual Best Lawyers in America® list. Furthermore, he has been selected as a “Lawyer of the Year” for the third year running. Best Lawyers issues an annual list of attorneys who have been nominated…
Read MoreHow Can I Keep My Kids Safe at the Pool?
Summer is in full swing, and temperatures are high. One of the most fun ways to cool off with the family is swimming in a pool, whether public or the one in your own backyard. A classic summertime activity, it is unfortunately also a dangerous one if the correct precautions and safety measures are not…
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