Posts by Tara Helms
Does 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…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents and Fractured Ribs: A Serious Injury
Much-needed beautiful weather is on the way here in Alabama, making it a great time to hit the road. This is also a good time to remember that motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to crashes and accidents during the spring and summer months. Negligent drivers who fail to pay attention on the road can collide with…
Read MoreYou Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector – Here’s Why
Everyone is at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas produced as a byproduct of combustion – think automobiles, fireplaces, space heaters, and grills. Anything that burns fuel has the potential to release lethal fumes, putting you and your family in danger. The winter months typically see…
Read MoreSmoke Detectors and Fire Safety – The Facts
Smoke detectors are one of the most vital aspects of fire safety. Some of the most tragic house fires occur due to the lack of smoke detectors, which could have alerted residents to get out of the house earlier and escape injury or death. Or, in the worst-case scenario, a smoke detector malfunctions or fails…
Read MoreSurprise Medical Billing May Finally Be Ending
It is no secret that suffering a personal injury can be incredibly expensive, even for the insured. When you are the victim of a car accident, you may not be in a frame of mind to choose a hospital within the network of your insurance, or you may not be able to choose which covered…
Read MoreCan Long-Term Care Insurance Help Protect You from Elder Abuse?
Most of the time when you hear about elder abuse you think about stories that come from nursing homes. Let’s face it, those stories are everywhere for a reason; vulnerable adults cannot protect themselves, particularly in environments where they are isolated from those they trust. As people have become more aware of elder abuse they’ve…
Read MoreTraffic Signs You Should Never Ignore
Traffic signs are admittedly sometimes annoying. They tell you where to park, where not to park, where a hill is steep, and where a turtle might cross your path. There are so many of them littering the roadways that it can feel a little like a parent giving obvious instructions to a child. Then there…
Read MoreBad Windshield Wipers Can Have Dangerous Consequences
Windshield wipers are one of the cheapest parts on any vehicle but they’re also one of the most ignored when they begin to go bad or malfunction. They don’t play into the actual operation of your vehicle on a regular basis so they’re easy to overlook and forget about until you need them again. Drivers…
Read MoreFleeing the Scene of an Accident as a Truck Driver
Hit and run is one of those things that just seems completely inconceivable. Who would cause an accident and just keep on going? Everyone was taught early during driver training that when you’re involved in a fender bender you stop and exchange contact and insurance information at a minimum. When you’re dealing with semi truck…
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