Martinson & Beason, P.C.
Everyone’s been a pedestrian at some point. You might have been one recently, whether you were walking around downtown Huntsville or your own neighborhood.
Walking has a number of benefits: it saves you money on gas, it’s a great way to exercise, and it can even boost your happiness, according to some studies. But unfortunately, walking can be dangerous.
In the past decade, sales of testosterone gels, patches, pellets, and injections have skyrocketed. Testosterone is prescribed to many men who suffer from “low T,” which involves fatigue, low libido, and loss of energy.
You or someone you know might be taking testosterone, and if so, you should know the risks and benefits.
According to an article in the New York Times, a recent study has found that prescription testosterone raised the risk of heart attacks for older and middle-aged men.
At Martinson & Beason, P.C., we believe it is important to give back to the community that has supported us for over 75 years, as a firm and as individuals. The March of Dimes: March for Babies event is one of a variety of local causes, both in a professional and personal capacity, that our firm is involved in, but is certainly one nearest and dearest to my heart.
Last year, my wife Shannon and I started a team to help support the March of Dimes. The mission of this organization is to promote healthy pregnancies, improve prenatal care, and prevent health issues threatening babies. The organization carries out this mission by providing local programs and funding life-saving research.
Does the type of car you have affect your insurance rate? Absolutely—and a recent article from AL.com reports on the most and least expensive cars to drive. According to the article, Insure.com compiled this list, which cites luxury car makers as the most expensive to insure. What topped the list? The Nissan GT-R Track Edition was found to be the most expensive, with an annual premium of $3,169. Part of the reason for the high annual premium is the cost of repairs. The GT-R has carbon fiber body panels that typically have to be completely replaced after an accident.
If you have young children, you need to know the new car seat rules that the government has issued.
The first change, according to a recent Yahoo! article, involves installing car seats.
The installation of car seats is directly related to the safety they provide. If your child’s car seat is installed incorrectly, it could be failing to provide the maximum protection in an accident. Unfortunately, up to 75 percent of kids ride in a car seat that isn’t installed properly.
Since 2002, the government has required automakers to have anchors in the rear seats of all cars for the LATCH system.
Invitations to state dinners at the White House are very rare and highly coveted. (You might remember, a couple of years ago, the uproar that occurred after the Salahi couple gate-crashed a White House state dinner.)
Recently, our own Caleb Ballew, along with his wife, Kourtney, attended a White House state dinner in honor of the French president. And no, they didn’t crash it!
