The Dangers of Undiagnosed Brain Injuries in Children
Traumatic brain injuries can have a lasting impact on a person’s life, especially when the person suffers the injury as a child. Their brain is still developing and the impact of the injury could cause developmental delays and struggles with life skills down the road. For these reasons, a child should be taken to the…
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 MoreSleep Products Play a Role in Infant Deaths in the United States
It’s no secret that babies aren’t good sleepers. There are few circumstances where a baby is able to sleep through the night early on in life. Often, they wake up every couple of hours throughout the night. As much of a blessing as it is to have a child, not being able to sleep at…
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 MoreHow Does Insurance Work in a Single-Vehicle Crash?
Dealing with insurance can be extraordinarily stressful and taxing even when it’s for the most minor of reasons, let alone something big like a car accident. With confusing loopholes, alienating language, and an undercurrent of greed, it certainly doesn’t always feel like you’re “in good hands.” That being said, with how unfortunately common car accidents…
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 MoreWhy Left-Hand Turns by Trucks Can Be Deadly
Have you ever noticed that UPS trucks almost never make left-hand turns? If you have not noticed before, you will now. There is a good reason for this, based on real-life data into truck crashes and fuel usage. Left-hand turns cause more accidents and actually eat up more fuel when making deliveries – so eliminating…
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 MoreWhy Are Side-Impact Collisions So Dangerous?
When two cars collide from perpendicular streets at an intersection, it is known as a side-impact or “T-bone” accident. T-bone collisions are among the most common forms of vehicle accidents — and one of the deadliest. But what is it that makes them so dangerous? Why is the risk of injury or death so much…
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…
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