Posts by Clay Martin
The Suspension of Hours of Service Regulations for Trucker Continues
This March, under the circumstances of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) temporarily suspended its Hours of Service (HOS) laws. The agency made the decision in response to the declaration of national emergency issued by the President. The purpose of the temporary suspension was to provide truck…
Read MoreThe Injury Risks Associated with Off-Road ATV Riding
Enjoying the outdoors is a pastime in Alabama. One of the outdoor activities enjoyed by many people is riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Although riding these vehicles can be fun and exhilarating, it takes just one error in judgment or unfortunate turn of events on difficult terrain to cause a serious accident. According to the Consumer…
Read MoreE-Cigarettes Present a Clear and Constant Danger
There are numerous reports and lawsuits now asserting that these products are defective and that the defects are causing serious injuries and deaths. The defects are centered around the vaping devices and the chemicals that are used in these devices. Manufacturers of defective products which cause any type of physical harm can be held strictly…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and PMIS: What Parents Should Know if Their Children Get Sick
Initial research into the harm that COVID-19 causes was especially frightening for adults but much less scary for children. This understanding was based on the analysis that the immune systems of older adults, especially those with other health risks, were overreacting causing a high percentage of deaths among the elderly. The immune systems of children,…
Read MoreA Win for Our Local Food Bank!
Martin & Helms recently participated in the 5th Alabama Legal Food Frenzy, a friendly competition between law firms and legal organizations for who could raise the most money to benefit local food banks. As regular supporters of the Food Bank of North Alabama, we were excited to participate in this year’s event. We encouraged everyone…
Read MoreMany Rural Hospitals in Alabama in Danger of Closing in the Wake of COVID-19
Beyond serving an obvious health and life-sustaining purpose, hospitals often provide a key infusion of economic activity within rural communities. Many rural hospitals in Alabama and across the nation were in jeopardy prior to the spread of the coronavirus. The current COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences are likely to make that situation even more…
Read MoreWays to Stay Active and Mentally Sharp while Sheltering in Place
Regardless of the state in which you live, during this current coronavirus outbreak, you have likely been asked – or more accurately, forced – to abide by social distancing guidelines and remain at home as much as possible. At the beginning of the outbreak, the idea of staying home and even working from home may…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know Before Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Accidents happen for all sorts of reasons. People can be killed or hurt in a car, truck, or motorcycle crash. They can be injured due to a defective product such as defective drugs or due to a slip and fall on somebody’s property. Seniors can be injured due to nursing home abuse or neglect. In…
Read MoreCan I Claim Workers’ Compensation If I Get Hurt Working Remotely from Home?
The general rule in workers’ compensation cases is that a claimant needs to be an employee, and he or she needs to have suffered a workplace accident in order to claim benefits due to an injury. During the COVID-19 crisis, as much work as possible is being done remotely. For example, physicians are now expanding…
Read MoreThe Consequences of Sustaining Nerve Damage in a Car Crash
The nervous system is essentially the body’s electrical wiring. Nerves transmit signals throughout the entire body, instructing the body to execute various functions. Neuropathic damage can prove debilitating in terms of overall health, as well as in the ability to enjoy day-to-day life. In a car crash, the nerves can be severed, stretched, crushed, or…
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