Posts by Clay Martin
How 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…
Read MoreWhat Types of Accidents Are Caused by Drunk Drivers?
Despite it being one of the first lessons we learn about driving, there are still countless people out there getting behind the wheel of a car when they have had some drinks. Not only does this put the drunk driver in danger, but also pedestrians, passengers, and others out on the road. It’s tragic when…
Read MoreAre Autonomous Trucks Safe?
Vehicle technology advances every day, and with that comes new ways to make our lives more accessible. It also comes with unknown risks. Recent discussion about new driver technology revolves around whether autonomous trucks are safe. Alabamians are still adjusting to seeing self-driving cars on the roads. Now they must wonder if trucks and other…
Read MoreWhen Dealers Are Unaware of Recalls, Your Life Could Be in Danger
Products can be recalled for several reasons. When consumers receive a recall notice, they must take their vehicle to the dealership. The dealer will replace the part or make the repair at no additional cost to the consumer. The consumer can then continue to use the car as they had before. The process is simple…
Read MoreWhat We Can Learn from the Bob Saget Head Trauma Story
Sometimes, it takes a tragedy for us to take life seriously. With the death of beloved comedian Bob Saget, who sadly lost his life due to a head injury, it is a good idea for us to consider how these types of injuries can be sinister and life-threatening even when we think they’re not. Even…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Generators and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
It is likely that you have needed a generator at one point or another, whether because of a hurricane that swept through the area, a bad thunderstorm, or simply something that has gone wrong with the electricity lines in your neighborhood. When your power goes out, important appliances and electronics no longer work: the refrigerator…
Read MoreCan I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim AND a Personal Injury Claim?
Here in Alabama, when you’re injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits help take care of your medical bills and lost wages if you need time off work to recover. The great thing about workers’ compensation is that it’s a no-fault system – you don’t have to show that anyone or anything caused your injury.…
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