Legal Matters

It’s no secret that hospitals have been closing all over the country. Sometimes, closures are a result of mergers; other times, they shut down because of lack of funding, or because the cost to maintain them is simply too great. Rural areas bear the brunt of these closings, and Alabama in particular has not escaped…

Car accidents are frequently a traumatic experience as people often hear about them while reading the newspaper, watch them being described on the evening news or see them in person while driving. Today, we’re going to discuss a few of the scary car accident statistics worldwide. Scary Car Accident Statistics Did you know, worldwide, 1.25 million people…

Car accident injuries can be devastating, and unfortunately there are common injuries that occur more often than others. These include neck and back injuries – both of which are severe and should not be left untreated. If you’ve been in a recent or previous accident and suffered physical pain or loss, contact a car accident…

Car accidents are notorious for serious injuries that can disable a person, hinder their ability to work and bring home an income, and leave lasting impressions that change a person’s life permanently. This is why it is important for an injured party to look at all the options with our qualified attorneys before making a…

Personal injury lawyers have experience representing clients in a variety of issues due to the many types incidents that may lead to a legal action. These kinds of cases are called “torts.” A tort is a wrongful act that breaches a duty to another, causes harm and calls for the courts to impose a liability…

Clay Martin and Tara Helms of Martin & Helms, P.C., a local law firm, presented a Nintendo Wii gaming system to United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley on August 17th in conjunction with the nationwide Project Wii-hab. UCP of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley Family Services Supervisor Julie Carden accepted the donation of a…

Martin & Helms is a sponsor of the 2011 Relay For Life in Marshall County. The Relay For Life is truly a special event because it celebrates cancer survivors. This year, more people than ever will survive cancer and fewer will hear the words “you have cancer.” Although we have made tremendous strides, in Alabama…

Each year Martin & Helms sponsors Huntsville’s Krispy Kreme Challenge for UCP. Visit our Facebook page for photos of this fun event! Huntsville’s 8th annual Krispy Kreme Challenge to Benefit UCP is Saturday, Nov. 19, at 8 a.m. at the Providence Classical School (former East Clinton Elementary School campus), located at 200 White Street. The Challenge: Run 2…

Thanks to lawyers from across the state, UCP of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley, Inc. has received $3,000 from the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation (ACJF) to assist with programs and services for families affected by disabilities in North Alabama and statewide. “It is especially rewarding to offer funding that supports the outstanding work that is being…

Tara HelmsAttorney Tara Helms has represented injured individuals and their families in a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death claims, including car accidents and truck accidents, workplace accidents, and more. Contact Martin & Helms now.