Month: July 2014

How to Stay Safe This Motorcycle Season

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer | Huntsville, AL | Martinson & Beason, P.C.We’re well into summer, and many people are enjoying the nice weather by riding their motorcycles. If you are one of them, we want you to stay safe. Despite ideal riding conditions, the number of accidents that occur during the summer is high. This is partly because of the increased traffic on the road, particularly around the holidays. A recent article in Consumer Reports offers great tips for both new and returning riders.

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GM Receives $35 Million Fine for Botching Recall

Chevy Cobalt | Car Accident Lawyer | AlabamaGeneral Motors has been in the news in recent months because of its appalling mishandling of its ignition switch defect and recall. The defect in the ignition switch of several different GM vehicles, including the Chevy Cobalt, Pontiac Solstice, and Saturn Ion, allowed the switch to move from the “On” position into “Off” or “Accessory” mode if the key was too heavy. This put drivers in danger, as the defect could disable the airbags, anti-lock brakes, and power steering while the car is in motion. In fact, the GM ignition switch defect has been clearly linked to the deaths of 13 people and dozens more accidents.

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The Economic Costs of a Car Accident

Serious Car Wreck | Personal Injury Lawyer | Huntsville, AL | Martinson & Beason, P.C.Car accidents can be expensive: there’s no doubt about that. If the accident was your fault, you have to pay your deductible, and your insurance premiums will likely increase. Even if the accident was someone else’s fault, you may have to pay to have your car towed, and you may have medical bills from accident-related injuries. These are just the costs associated with the individuals involved in the car accident: the costs to the U.S. economy as a whole are much, much higher.

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Pregnancy May Increase Your Risk of a Car Crash

Pregnancy Increases Risk of Car Crash | Huntsville, AL Lawyer | Martinson & Beason, P.C.The list of things to avoid when you are pregnant can seem endless: sushi, deli meat, some soft cheeses, caffeine, ibuprofen, hot tubs, roller coasters, flying, etc. Now, you may want to add another thing to the list: driving. A recent Canadian study found that expectant mothers are more likely to get in a car accident. According to the study, the risk is greatest in the woman’s second trimester and decreases in the third trimester.

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Win Free Concert Tickets!

UPDATE: We will now be giving away 6 total tickets (3 sets of two). World class smooth-jazz performers will be making an appearance on stage at the Three Caves in Huntsville, AL.  This event is sponsored by The Land Trust and features renowned musical artists such as Warren Hill.  Martinson &…

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Casey Kasem Family Feuding over His Care

Casey Kasem | Estate Planning | HuntsvilleCasey Kasem, beloved host of the American Top 40 radio show and the iconic voice of Shaggy in Scooby-Doo over decades, was unfortunately recently at the center of a family feud over his care. Kasem was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, the most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, according to CNN. Kasem was married to his wife of 34 years, Jean Kasem, with whom he has one daughter, Liberty. From his previous marriage, Kasem had three children: two daughters, Julie and Kerri, and one son, Mike.

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