Posts by Clay Martin
The Real Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Certain dangers are hard to take seriously when one knows (or thinks they know) they aren’t likely to actually happen. And the more dangerous something is, the less likely someone expects to face it. No one should live in constant fear or paranoia, but that doesn’t mean taking certain precautions is unreasonable or unnecessary —…
Read MoreResidential Fires Are Not Always a Resident’s Fault
Few forces are more destructive and dangerous than fires and explosions. If they don’t take your life, they can leave you disfigured and disabled for years and years to come. As children, we’re taught certain ways to avoid burns in general, but adults have much more to worry about — accidentally creating the fire itself.…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Infant Milk Formulas
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started receiving complaints in late 2021 that infants who ingested baby formulas made by Abbott Nutrition were being infected with dangerous bacteria that can cause gastronomical distress, sepsis, and death. The bacteria, Cronobacter, found in the Abbott Nutrition baby formulas, has a mortality rate of up to 40 percent.…
Read MoreThe Different Types of Traumatic Brain Injury
Just about any kind of serious accident can lead to a traumatic brain injury, called a TBI for short. Whether caused by a motor vehicle crash, a slip and fall, or an on-the-job accident, a brain injury can cause severe side effects and complications long after the initial incident occurred. These symptoms can include things…
Read MoreNew 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…
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