Posts by Tara Helms
Boppy Issued a Recall for Its Dangerous Baby Loungers
As parents, you try to research as best you can to make sure the products you bring into your homes and the lives of your children do more good than harm. It is impossible to research every single product out there, so if you’re like most folks, you heavily rely on the experience of those…
Read MoreThe FDA and E-Cigarettes: A Standoff
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent out a mandatory order that could impact the decisions moving forward for e-cigarette, cigar, and pipe manufacturers. The FDA demanded that three small e-cigarette companies cease the sale and distribution of their flavored products. The three companies in question were JD Nova Group LLC, Great American Vapes…
Read MoreAre Homeowners Liable When Independent Contractors Get Hurt?
This month, the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of renowned singer Johnny Mathis in a lawsuit filed by Mathis’s former window cleaner. Mathis hired the window cleaner for years to help keep the skylight on his roof clean. In 2012, the owner of the window cleaning service, Luis Gonzalez, was instructed by Mathis’s housekeeper…
Read MoreYes, Your Social Media Accounts CAN Cost You Your Lawsuit
As personal injury lawyers, we do our best to help guide our clients at every stage of the process when they are making a claim for damages. Each client’s case is different, so the guidance we give will vary based on the circumstances, but there is one thing we recommend without fail: if you have…
Read MoreWill My Car Insurance Company Cover That?
The majority of car insurance claims filed involve damage from fender benders, sideswipe crashes, and other scenarios. Not every claim filed with an insurance company will be for a totaled vehicle. On the other hand, auto insurance companies also receive claims that seem weird, crazy, or even fabricated. Anyone who has ever seen a Farmer’s…
Read MoreDrones Being Used More Frequently in Accident Reconstruction
Drones have become a popular gift for people of all ages. They come in various shapes and sizes and have some interesting features. Drones can be used by anyone who follows the FAA flight rules and receives the proper certifications to fly them. These devices are now being used by emergency services departments across the…
Read MoreThis Year’s Legal Food Frenzy Gives Our Local Food Bank a Huge Boost!
Martin & Helms once again participated in the Alabama Legal Food Frenzy, which is a fun and friendly state-wide competition between law firms to see who can raise the most money to benefit our local food banks. And, we’re proud to announce, we exceeded our wildest expectations! Our team is a regular supporter of the…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Vehicle Rollovers
Car accidents of any sort can be dangerous and terrifying, regardless of how they happened. However, when a vehicle actually rolls over, there’s a whole new layer of risk to worry about. Whether it’s the result of colliding with another vehicle or simply taking a turn too quickly, it is a serious and often life-threatening…
Read MoreDoes Car Safety Technology Really Make Us Safer Drivers?
If you have purchased a new car over the past few years, you are likely aware of the incredible array of safety features available in current vehicles. Automotive safety has moved from passive protection (like airbags and safety belts) to more active protection (like lane-keeping assistance and semi-autonomous driving features). With all of these high-technology…
Read MoreMartin & Helms Is Fighting Hunger in the 7th Annual Alabama Food Frenzy!
It’s Food Frenzy time! As you may know, Martin & Helms is a proud supporter of the Food Bank of North Alabama. That’s why we love participating in the annual Alabama Legal Food Frenzy, which helps raise money for our food bank. The 7th annual Alabama Legal Food Frenzy, presented by the Food Bank of North…
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