Posts by Tara Helms
Designing Safer Roads in Huntsville, Alabama, and All Over the Country
“America is moving again and your life is going to change for the better.” In November of 2021, President Biden said these words and signed the hefty Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The world seemed to stop moving in the spring of 2020 when COVID-19 forced everyone to stay home. Public transportation was void of…
Read MoreMy Best Friend Wrecked My Car; Whose Insurance Pays?
Accidents happen, and depending on the circumstances, they can turn into minor embarrassments or major, life-altering occurrences and a million other things in between. When accidents involve motor vehicles, they become dangerous events with expensive, painful consequences that someone must pay for one way or another. Between injuries, property damage, lost wages, and any other…
Read MoreAnother Day, Another Reason Not to Use Self-Driving Technology
Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, so we understand the urge to take steps to avoid the hassle where you can. Perhaps that means traveling in the dead of night, or choosing to celebrate the holiday over the weekend. For one driver on the West Coast, it meant utilizing their Tesla’s “full…
Read MoreWhat Happens to Workers’ Compensation When You Reach MMI?
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is a term frequently used in workers’ compensation cases. It refers to the point where a worker’s injuries will not improve using “generally accepted medical treatment.” The employee’s wellness following the injury is subsequently “as good as it can get,” which typically results in termination of TTD (“temporary total disability”) workers’…
Read MoreBig Trucks and the Dangers of Hydroplaning
With the winter weather arriving in Alabama, motorists are at the risk of inclement weather conditions. Even though we rarely have to worry about snowy highways and roads, we do see a lot of storms and rain. One of the biggest dangers of wet roadways is something called “hydroplaning,” which is something that occurs when…
Read MoreInjured in an Accident? What You Should Know About Future Care Expenses
As you know, we are personal injury attorneys, and our job and our goal is to secure financial compensation for the wrongly injured and harmed. A big part of that process is determining all of the expenses you have incurred as a result of your injury, and this includes all the expenses you will incur…
Read MoreInfant Head Shaping Pillows Can Pose Risk of Fatal Injury
Many products which consumers think are safe can cause serious harm. Among them are infant head-shaping pillows, which are marketed as medically related products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a warning about these pillows, saying they are not approved by the administration and may pose safety risks to babies. “The FDA is…
Read MoreWhat Are the Statutes of Limitations in Alabama Injury Claims?
If you sustain injuries because of a person or entity’s negligence in Alabama, you have a certain amount of time to file a lawsuit in order to preserve your claim for your injuries. Known as statutes of limitations, these deadlines vary by state. To help you file your lawsuit in a timely manner, learn about…
Read MoreDo I Need a Huntsville Lawyer for My Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claim?
On August 10, 2022, Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, which was part of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. This law eliminated a lot of the barriers for veterans and their family members to claim compensation based on toxic exposure. The chances are good that you’ve probably…
Read MoreIs Physical Therapy Covered in a Car Accident Claim?
In a car accident claim, there are many medical expenses for which you can be compensated. You are able to be reimbursed for any medical services you need during and after your accident. But many car accident victims forget to include compensation for their physical therapy expenses. Physical therapy, however, is a medical expense. As…
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