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Month: October 2010

10/29/2010

Personal Injury Lawsuit for Patron Injured by Stripper’s Shoe Settles for $650,000

A personal injury lawsuit against a strip club near West Palm Beach, Florida has settled. The plaintiff was a patron at the club when a dancer struck him in the face while she was dancing. The blow caused the dancer's shoe to puncture the man's eye socket. As a result of this incident, the plaintiff suffered broken bones around his nose and face and permanent double vision. As a result of these injuries, the plaintiff had to undergo several surgeries and incur extensive medical bills. This case is a prime example of one in which if you hear someone sued a strip club for getting kicked by a dancer and obtained over a half million dollar settlement you would think - FRIVOLOUS LAWSUIT.

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10/28/2010

Multiple Cullman County Car Wrecks Claim 3 Lives

Three separate Cullman Co. Car Accidents during the October 22nd weekend resulted in three fatalities. According to a news report, the first wreck happened early Saturday morning on Alabama Highway 69 near Arab, AL. The driver, Joel Kent Cater, lost control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole. At this time, police are still investigating the cause of this single car accident crash. The second fatal crash happened just after 9 am on Saturday morning when, Timothy Paul Callahan lost control of his pickup truck on Alabama Highway 278 and struck a tree. There is no indication as to what caused this second single car accident. 

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10/26/2010

Walker County Car Accident Claims Life of Jasper Resident

A two car accident near Carbon Hill, AL (Walker County) has claimed the life of Julie Rae Norris of Jasper. The wreck occurred on Alabama Highway 118 about three miles from Carbon Hill. Also injured in the auto accident was a 1 year old toddler who was taken to Children's Hospital in Birmingham. Timothy Joslin of Arkansas was the driver of the other vehicle involved. At this time, there is no report as to what caused this crash. If you or a family member have been the victim of a motor vehicle crash, contact the experienced Alabama Car Accident Lawyers at Martinson & Beason.

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10/22/2010

Fatal Car Accidents for Teen Drivers Ages 16-17 Declines from 2004-2008

The CDC has just released a report on the decline of fatal automobile accidents involving teenage drivers age 16 to 17. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among teens in the US, accounting for about 1/3 of all teen deaths. The study reviewed FARS (Fatality Analysis Report System) data from each state from the years 2004 to 2008 and a sharp decline in the number of fatal car wrecks involving young drivers. According to the report, during that time period 9,644 passenger vehicle drivers aged 16 or 17 were involved in fatal crashes. Sixty-five percent (65%) of the drivers in these fatal crashes were male. Further, thirty-six percent (36%) of the drivers in this group were found to be speeding at the time of the wreck. Ultimately, this report found that the national rate for drivers aged 16 or 17 years involved in fatal crashes declined 38% from 2004 to 2008. Researchers believe this decline is due in part to new tougher graduated driver's license laws for teenagers, restrictions on cell phone usage, seat belt usage and a rise in gas prices. 

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10/20/2010

A Car Accident in Mobile Has Claimed The Life of an 8 yr old Child

A tragic car wreck in Mobile, AL has claimed the life of 8 year-old Tyler Autry. A local Mobile TV station is reporting that Tyler and his mother were crossing the street when they were both struck by a Toyota Camry that also hit two parked cars. Tyler's mother is still in the hospital. Mobile police are investigating this matter but do not believe alcohol or speed played a factor in this crash. However, the driver of the Camry, Kathy Gafford , was arrested following the wreck for giving police a false name. As Mobile car accident attorneys, we too often see wrecks where a car strikes a pedestrian.

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10/19/2010

M&B Attorneys Receive AV Rating from Martindale Hubbell

We would like to congratulate M&B attorneys Mac Martinson and Doug Martinson, Jr., for recently receiving Martindale Hubbell's highest Peer Review Rating of AV. To be eligible for a the AV rating an attorney has to have been practicing for 10 or more years. During this review process Martindale Hubbell anonymously selects numerous attorneys who have worked with or against the reviewed attorney and ask them a series of questions concerning the candidates ethical standards and their legal ability. Based upon these responses the candidate is rated and if they meet the established criteria they are given a rating. An AV rating is a rating of 4.5 - 5.0. The Huntsville Alabama Attorneys at Martinson and Beason have over 140 years of combined legal experience.

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