Posts by Tara Helms
What You Should Know About Summertime Bike Accidents
The summer months typically see a rise in traffic accidents. North Alabama and other parts of the country often see a spike in drunk driving accidents during holiday weekends, and an increase in motorists taking road trips also means an increase in crashes. Tourists in Huntsville and Decatur who aren’t familiar with local roadways also…
Read MoreFDA Orders Juul Products Off the Market; Appeals Court Pauses Ban
On June 23, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) ordered e-cigarette company Juul to stop advertising, distributing, and remove their products from the market, including devices and pods. The FDA states they made this move after determining Juul’s pre-market applications included “insufficient and conflicting” data regarding their device’s safety. However, an appeals court granted…
Read MoreCan I Sue If My Child Gets Hurt on a Playground in Huntsville?
Children need to get their energy out, and the playground is the perfect outlet. Parks and playgrounds are great ways for children to socialize and learn. There is a range of different activities available for them. Parents are under the impression that the playground is a safe space for their children. Sadly, children are injured…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do If I’m Bitten by a Service Dog?
Every state has dog bite laws, and Alabama is not an exception. If someone is bitten by a dog that runs from its yard or is running around the park off leash, then there is legal precedent on what to do in that situation – but what happens if a service dog or emotional support…
Read MoreWhat Trauma Do Children Experience from Car Accidents?
As parents, we do everything we can to keep our children safe no matter what. We give them a helmet and elbow pads for when they ride their bicycles, and water rings for when they go swimming. The same should apply for when they get into the car. We should make sure they are buckled…
Read MoreThe Effect of Spoliation: Why You Should Never Destroy Evidence
When involved in any sort of accident or incident where you suffer injury and wish to take legal action against the at-fault party, your attorneys begin by building a strong case on your behalf. Much of this case hinges on demonstrating how the accident caused you harm – whether a driver broke traffic laws, a…
Read MoreAre OSHA Inspections and Violations Public Record?
In 1970, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, commonly known as OSHA. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and their mission is to “ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and…
Read MoreGenerators During Winter and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Far too few people are familiar enough with the dangers that carbon monoxide can cause for their families. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that has the potential to cause sudden illness and death based on how much of the gas is consumed. A person who has consumed large amounts of carbon monoxide is…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Car Accidents and Brain Trauma
Depending on the severity of the car accident, there are multiple types of severe injuries that a person can sustain. Some people believe that spinal cord injuries are the most severe injuries experienced in a car accident; while others would say amputation would be the most severe injury. Others might say death is the most…
Read MoreThe Alabama Guest Statute: When You’re Injured in Someone Else’s Car
Being involved in a car wreck that was not your fault is no picnic, but most people can rest assured that the other driver’s insurance will pay for their damages and losses. But what if you are a passenger in another person’s car, and they cause an accident? If you suffer injuries, it stands to…
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