What Are the Possible Long-Term Health Consequences of Catching COVID-19?
As more victims recover from the coronavirus, some have found that the health complications experienced at the peak of their infection do not clear up completely once the infection is over. The medical profession is just beginning to understand how COVID-19 is impacting the long-term health of many people. Based on the latest information available,…
Read MoreWays to Stay Active and Mentally Sharp while Sheltering in Place
Regardless of the state in which you live, during this current coronavirus outbreak, you have likely been asked – or more accurately, forced – to abide by social distancing guidelines and remain at home as much as possible. At the beginning of the outbreak, the idea of staying home and even working from home may…
Read MoreMartin & Helms Is a Proud Participant in the 2020 Alabama Legal Food Frenzy!
For the last 5 years, the Food Bank of North Alabama has run a friendly competition called the Alabama Legal Food Frenzy. It’s open to law firms of all sizes as well as Alabama legal organizations, and Martin & Helms is excited to join in! The competition runs from May 4th to May 15th, and…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreNTSB Blames Tesla Autopilot System and Lax Regulations for Fatal Crash
The safety of automated driving systems and autonomous vehicles is still a major concern. While the manufacturers of these cars claim that there are numerous benefits such as controlling a vehicle driven by a drunk or distracted driver, there is a lot more testing that needs to be done and a lot more ingenuity that…
Read MoreCan I Claim Workers’ Compensation If I Get Hurt Working Remotely from Home?
The general rule in workers’ compensation cases is that a claimant needs to be an employee, and he or she needs to have suffered a workplace accident in order to claim benefits due to an injury. During the COVID-19 crisis, as much work as possible is being done remotely. For example, physicians are now expanding…
Read MoreUPDATED: COVID-19 Resources in North Alabama
The last year has been a tough one for a lot of Alabamians. The COVID-19 pandemic is still raging, but now there is hope on the horizon: Moderna and Pfizer have released their vaccines, and Johnson & Johnson hopes to have theirs out by February or March. At this time, Alabama is in Phase 1b…
Read MoreThe Consequences of Sustaining Nerve Damage in a Car Crash
The nervous system is essentially the body’s electrical wiring. Nerves transmit signals throughout the entire body, instructing the body to execute various functions. Neuropathic damage can prove debilitating in terms of overall health, as well as in the ability to enjoy day-to-day life. In a car crash, the nerves can be severed, stretched, crushed, or…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do if a Recalled Auto Part Caused My Car Crash?
Manufacturers are required to issue recall notices on defective parts and products, including defective vehicle parts. This is done in order to alert consumers of the danger, and instruct them on taking appropriate action to have the issue resolved. Unfortunately, at times, these recall notices do not arrive fast enough and the dangerous defect has…
Read MoreMedtronic Recalls Thousands of Insulin Pumps Due to Potential Dangerous Incorrect Dosing
For those with diabetes, receiving insulin is the most effective way to manage issues associated with blood sugar. Insulin pumps make the process of dosing and administration of insulin automatic for persons with diabetes. It is a highly effective solution for people who strongly prefer not to deal with needles and pokes. However, if an…
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