Avoiding Financial Strain While Waiting for an Injury Settlement

We’ve all seen the television commercials aimed at injury victims who are in financial trouble. They offer a quick solution to your problems through a miracle advance that requires no credit approval. When you’ve been injured in an accident and you’re struggling financially, financial help based on your personal injury claim can appear to be…

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CO Dangers from Portable Generators

Generators are used to access much-needed relief after a storm when the power has gone out. Portable backup generators generate carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas that can kill someone in only a few minutes. Some research has shown that the use of portable generators and subsequent carbon monoxide poisoning…

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The Injury Risks Associated with Off-Road ATV Riding

Enjoying the outdoors is a pastime in Alabama. One of the outdoor activities enjoyed by many people is riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Although  riding these vehicles can be fun and exhilarating, it takes just one error in judgment or unfortunate turn of events on difficult terrain to cause a serious accident. According to the Consumer…

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E-Cigarettes Present a Clear and Constant Danger

There are numerous reports and lawsuits now asserting that these products are defective and that the defects are causing serious injuries and deaths. The defects are centered around the vaping devices and the chemicals that are used in these devices. Manufacturers of defective products which cause any type of physical harm can be held strictly…

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Know the Dangers before Setting Off Fireworks This Fourth of July

July 4th firework displays are treasured by old and young alike. They’re a colorful way to remember how our nation began. There’s nothing more thrilling than the crescendo of an explosion of fireworks at the end of a jaw-dropping routine. We know that celebrating the country is a time-honored tradition. We also know that this…

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What You Should Know Before Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Accidents happen for all sorts of reasons. People can be killed or hurt in a car, truck, or motorcycle crash. They can be injured due to a defective product such as defective drugs or due to a slip and fall on somebody’s property. Seniors can be injured due to nursing home abuse or neglect. In…

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Marijuana Use and Driving in Alabama

Currently, the personal use of marijuana is a misdemeanor in Alabama with possible penalties of a year in jail and a $6,000 fine. The sale, cultivation, and trafficking in marijuana is a felony. But this may change in the coming months, as the state is considering legalizing the medical use of marijuana. But should they?…

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What Are Electrical Burn Injuries?

An electrical burn occurs when an individual is handling a product which conducts electricity, like a live wire or a malfunctioning appliance. While an initial electric shock may send a tingling sensation throughout the body, under certain circumstances, people can experience severe electrical burn injuries. An individual may sustain burn injuries on any part of…

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How Can You Help Your Personal Lawyer Prepare Your Personal Injury Case?

At Martin & Helms, our Huntsville personal injury lawyers have been helping victims of negligence and wrongdoing get justice for years. We work with investigators, product safety engineers, your doctors, and others, when necessary, to help prepare your case for negotiation and trial. As much as we advise clients and help them prepare, sometimes the…

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Improving Drugged Driving Testing & Prosecution in Alabama

We’re certainly all aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. However, drug-impaired driving (or driving under the influence) is rapidly becoming a big problem on our highways – particularly with the rise in opioid abuse and recreational marijuana. However, one of the major issues with prosecuting drugged drivers is that many fast-metabolizing drugs can…

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