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What Do I Do if I’m in a Car Accident While Out of State?
When you find yourself in a car accident while out-of-state, it can be a disorienting and distressing experience. Dealing with potential injuries and vehicle damage, grappling with the legal and logistical implications, all while in an unfamiliar setting, is a situation no one would wish for. However, understanding the appropriate steps to take in such…
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Injured by an Out-of-State Driver?
If you feel like the roads in Huntsville, Decatur, and other areas of North Alabama have been a little crowded lately, you’re not wrong. Did you know that 3.7 million people visited Rocket City and Madison County in 2022? Considering there are about 218,000 people living in Huntsville, that’s a LOT of tourists. However, with…
Read MoreHow Do I File A UM/UIM Claim in Alabama?
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents often involve multiple vehicles. Some victims may be pedestrians and bicycle riders. Ideally, the drivers responsible for your accident have liability insurance and the amount of that coverage is enough to pay for all your damages. When the defendants don’t have insurance or don’t have enough insurance, your uninsured/underinsured (called…
Read MoreThe Importance of UM/UIM Coverage in Alabama
Uninsured/underinsured (called UM/UIM) insurance is a way for vehicle accident victims to receive compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage when the responsible driver doesn’t have any insurance or enough insurance. In Alabama, insurance companies are required to offer UM/UIM insurance when you purchase your own liability insurance. You…
Read MoreCan a UM/UIM Claim Be Denied in Alabama?
An uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) carrier may deny a UM/UIM claim for several legitimate reasons. They may also deny your UM/UIM claim for reasons that lack merit. At Martin & Helms, P.C., our lawyers will explain if the denial is legitimate or is just an attempt by the insurance company to get out of paying the…
Read MoreAlabama’s Civil Legal Aid Organizations Do Great Work for the Community
Under the Constitution, you are guaranteed the right to a defense if you are accused of a crime. Public defenders have some of the toughest jobs there are – and some of the most necessary. But they only work in criminal defense, and folks all over Alabama often find themselves in the middle of complicated…
Read MoreFatality Facts for Males and Females; What the 2020 Data Shows
If you grew up hearing “men are from Mars, women are from Venus,” then there’s a good chance you’ve heard other comparisons between men and women – and certainly one or two about their abilities behind the wheel of a car. They’re almost always stereotypes, and they rarely imply anything good about either sex. But…
Read MoreWhy Dust Collection Can Lead to Explosions
Last year, there was a dust collector explosion that injured an individual at Buchanan Lumber Company in Aliceville, Alabama. When the fire department and law enforcement arrived at the scene, the dust collector was fully engulfed in flames. The employees stated that they simply turned the equipment on for a test run since it had…
Read MoreWho’s Liable for a Crash at a Shopping Plaza?
Even though a large portion of Americans use online shopping platforms to buy items, many people still enjoy going to shopping malls and plazas. In fact, more than 100 million people visited a mall in 2018, which is about half of all adults in the United States. This means that shopping malls and plazas, like…
Read MoreWhy the “Highway to Hell” Is Such a Dangerous Road
Even though many efforts have been made across Alabama to increase the safety on US 431, it remains one of the most dangerous and deadliest roads in the United States. In fact, it is often referred to and commonly known as the “Highway to Hell.” The “Highway to Hell” stretches across parts of Alabama, Tennessee,…
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