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…
Read MoreThe Suspension of Hours of Service Regulations for Trucker Continues
This March, under the circumstances of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) temporarily suspended its Hours of Service (HOS) laws. The agency made the decision in response to the declaration of national emergency issued by the President. The purpose of the temporary suspension was to provide truck…
Read MoreThe Potential Safety Shortcomings of Self-Driving Vehicles on the Road
You may have thought about the prospect of self-driving vehicles populating the roadways and highways of our nation, and how safe that would be. A number of companies are pursuing the top spot in the autonomous vehicle market at this time and you may soon be sharing the road with these vehicles on an ever…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreRoundup Maker Agrees to Pay Almost $11 Billion to End Thousands of Cancer Claims
Bayer, the manufacturer of Roundup weed killer, has been loaded down with thousands of claims alleging the company’s flagship product causes cancer. When Bayer purchased Monsanto for $63 billion, the pharmaceutical giant inherited those lawsuits. The New York Times reports that the company, in a massive settlement, has agreed to pay nearly $11 billion to…
Read MoreE-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…
Read MoreKnow 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…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and PMIS: What Parents Should Know if Their Children Get Sick
Initial research into the harm that COVID-19 causes was especially frightening for adults but much less scary for children. This understanding was based on the analysis that the immune systems of older adults, especially those with other health risks, were overreacting causing a high percentage of deaths among the elderly. The immune systems of children,…
Read MoreHolding Speeding Drivers Accountable for the Injuries and Deaths They Cause
Almost everyone exceeds the speed limit now and then. It’s illegal and dangerous, but it’s also fairly common. There’s no excuse, though, for driving 10, 20, 30, or 50 mph over the speed limit. Excessive speeding is much more than a violation of traffic laws. Excessive speeding recklessly endangers the lives of any passengers in…
Read MoreA Win for Our Local Food Bank!
Martin & Helms recently participated in the 5th Alabama Legal Food Frenzy, a friendly competition between law firms and legal organizations for who could raise the most money to benefit local food banks. As regular supporters of the Food Bank of North Alabama, we were excited to participate in this year’s event. We encouraged everyone…
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