Alabama Injury Attorney Blog

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. However, with a clear understanding of the facts it can be seen that this was a situation where the plaintiff suffered significant life altering injuries as a result of the club's negligence.

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. Our firm is A+ rated by the BBB, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, has 4 AV rated attorneys, a Certified Trial Specialist and a member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy. It is our experience, expertise and dedication that has allowed our firm to get the best possible results for our clients for over 73 years.

Doug Martinson, Sr. has recently been hired to pursue a claim against BP and others under the Oil Pollution Act for damages arising out of the recent Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

The Oil Pollution Act passed after the Valdez oil spill to expand the scope of claimants and the type of damages that can be claimed after an oil spill. The damages consist of loss of rental income and decrease in the market value of the condominium owned by the client. The deadline for filing interim claims is Nov. 23, 2010. If you own property in the Gulf coast area and have suffered damages as a result of the BP Oil Spill call us today before the deadline expires! The consult is free.

The first hour following a car accident can be critical to saving a car wreck victim's life. A new program is aimed at helping first responders identify critical information about the victim that could save their life. The Yellow Dot program providers first responders medical information about the crash victim. Participants in the program receive a yellow dot or decal that is placed in the rear window of their car that tells the first responders there is a yellow folder in the glove compartment with the victims critical information . This folder contains information such as the drivers name, identifying photo, emergency contact information, their doctor's name, any medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, recent surgeries, medications and allergies. These are all items that could be critical if the victim is unable to respond to medical personnel.

Currently, only 11 Alabama counties participate in The Yellow Dot Program: Butler County, Cherokee County, Clay County, Colbert County, Escambia County, Etowah County, Henry County, Houston County, Marshall County, Montgomery County, and Pike County. The program is free to its participants. Hopefully, as the news of this great new program spreads it will expand into more counties. For more information please visit The Yellow Dot Program

UPDATE: As of October 14, 2010, Madison County, Alabama is now a participant in the Yellow Dot Program.

Enrollment Stations:
Madison County Sheriff's Office, 715 Wheeler Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801, (256)533-8820
Woody Anderson Ford, 2500 Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL 35816, (256)539-9441
Woody Anderson Ford, 1638 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758, (256)217-8440
Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center, 2200 Drake Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805, (256)880-7080
Madison Police Department, 100 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758, (256)722-7190