Year: 2016
There are many situations that require the services of a personal injury attorney in North Carolina. There are workplace injuries, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice claims, defective product claims, and much more that occur every day. Many feel that they can handle these issues on their own, but the laws are complicated and the […]
We all know how dangerous driving can be. With over 30,000 fatalities on the roadways each year, and last year’s number tragically higher at over 35,000, driving may be the most dangerous activity you do on a daily or weekly basis. However, as dangerous it is behind the wheel or in the passenger seat, it […]
The manufacturing industry is a common setting for serious workplace accidents and injuries in North Carolina. If you’ve been injured by a manufacturing workplace accident, you are probably filled with stress and questions about your future. How are you going to pay your bills? When will you be able to get back to work? What […]
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, there are so many things to think about, so many steps to take, and such an uphill battle to manage that the last thing you’re probably thinking about is your responsibility to the IRS. Many people don’t even realize that their auto accident settlements are taxable, and […]
After a car crash, it’s hard to keep your composure, typically you’ll feel scared, helpless and even angry, especially if the one who is to blame was intoxicated. If the driver who caused the accident was drunk, he will face criminal charges, but this doesn’t help you when you need to recuperate after injuries, lost monetary […]
Gaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be difficult. In addition to a mandatory waiting period, individuals can spend months or years trying to prove to the government that they are too disabled to work. Meanwhile, their finances and quality of life suffer because they truly cannot work, but have yet to be approved for […]
Getting into an accident can be a scary experience, but it is worse when you get hurt using something you thought was safe. Whether it is driving a car, firing up a new lawn mower, using a new kitchen appliance, or playing with your child’s new toy, you expect the product you bought to be […]
A lot is at stake when you bring a personal injury claim in court. To recover, you have to prove your damages – and they are not all dollar figures pulled from receipts. While your medical expenses and lost wages are easily calculated and based on solid evidence, other damages are non-monetary. You are likely […]
For most people, the thought of leaving a young child in the car during the summer is horrifying. Georgia natives understand how hot and humid the environment becomes in the summer. When the temperature outside is 70 degrees, the inside of the car can reach upwards of 113 degrees. If it is up to 100 […]
We have all seen large semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles around town and on the highways. We know to give these vehicles extra room because of their size and weight. These drivers cannot maneuver quickly or stop on a dime. But it is because of this and other factors that trucks and commercial vehicles cause […]
