What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Accidents
Thousands of accidents occur each day on roads across the country, some of which involve motorcyclists. While any type of accident is a bad thing, motorcycle accidents are often more catastrophic than the average car accident. The impact of a vehicle crashing into a motorcycle could send a motorist in the air, causing them to…
Read MoreWhat Is the Trucking Log, and Why Is It Important?
When a truck accident occurs, the result can be fatal. Collisions involving trucks are dangerous for many reasons, but the size and weight of the vehicles can make any crash a fatal one. Commercial trucks weigh tens of thousands of pounds and the impact of these vehicles can cause some serious damage to other vehicles…
Read MoreMarijuana 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?…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreDebunking Three Common Myths about Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is a serious problem in the United States. People of all ages, races, nationalities, and economic backgrounds are being abducted (or conned) into sexual slavery, and forced to perform sexual acts in exchange for money that their captors collect. Understanding the urban legends and myths of sex trafficking is important because it can…
Read MoreVaping Illness or the Flu? Knowing the Difference Can Save Your Life
A growing number of people are suddenly experiencing symptoms of vaping illness. These symptoms are similar to the symptoms that people experience when they have the flu. If an individual regularly uses a vape and suddenly experiences such symptoms, he or she may assume that they are coming down with the flu when they are…
Read MoreI Was Injured by a Drunk Driver on New Year’s Eve. What Can I Do?
New Year’s Eve is a big night for parties. That means there will be a lot of people out there who are drinking. While Alabama’s drunk driving numbers have decreased in urban areas, possibly because of services like Lyft and Uber, there are still a lot of people getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. If…
Read MoreInjury Claims for Truck Drivers
It’s common in truck accident cases to focus on the injuries or deaths to the occupants of other vehicles and to pedestrians. This is because, in most truck accident cases, cars and pedestrians are no match for the size and bulk of a truck. Still, there are many times when the truck driver is injured.…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreFiling a Lawsuit for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is extremely dangerous. The CO compound doesn’t have an odor. Survivors may suffer long-term brain damage. CO is dangerous because it takes the place of oxygen in your bloodstream. It is also a poison which can cause damage to cells and to the immune system. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
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