This 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…
Read MoreStudy Shows Why Women Are at Greater Risk for Injury in Car Crashes
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently released a study finding that women are at higher risk for injury than men in car crashes of the same severity. The IIHS points out that these findings are of note – not because of the physiological differences between women and men, but because of other variables,…
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 MoreIntersection Accidents: Why They’re So Deadly
Intersections bring multiple roads with multiple vehicles from multiple directions together. Even when clearly marked, intersections are frequent sites of crashes and collisions. And, anyone can be injured in an intersection accident – driver, passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist. Worse? Most intersection crashes are preventable and are usually the fault of a careless driver. Why are…
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 MoreSubrogation in Car Accident Claims
When you’re hurt in an accident, you need immediate medical care. Most patients go to their local emergency room. There, the doctors provide a diagnosis and may suggest or apply an initial treatment. In serious cases, you may be admitted to the hospital. Victims of car accidents, slips and falls, construction accidents, and other accidents…
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