Encountering an injury caused by a defective product can be a disconcerting experience, prompting the need for immediate action to safeguard your rights and well-being. When faced with such circumstances, knowing the appropriate steps to take is vital. This article...
Disability benefits are essential to daily life when you cannot earn a gainful living on your own. According to the Social Security Administration, benefits will continue as long as a person remains disabled and incapable of supporting themselves financially. However,...
It is no secret that government bureaucracy is not the fastest thing in the world. There are processes for everything. It makes sense when you consider the level of scrutiny and management necessary for using public funds. That fact alone also provides some insight...
In 2021, 2.6 million people suffered an injury at work. Although this is a decrease from 2020, the number is staggering. Although most of these individuals can eventually return to work, some cannot. If you experience an injury at work and cannot return, there are a...
Most car crash cases focus on the drivers of the vehicles. However, passengers often suffer serious injuries in motor vehicle accidents. If you suffer an injury as a passenger in a motor vehicle, can you sue the driver? Who is liable for car accident injuries? In...
You cannot prepare for a car accident. They are scary, unexpected and often violent. While you cannot prepare for an accident, knowing what to do after an accident may help you in the future. Check for injuries Check yourself and your passengers for injuries...
Injuries from slip and fall accidents can range from very mild sprains, scrapes or bruising to more severe injuries such as broken bones, spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries. These injuries may require complicated and costly medical treatment. When a person...
Car accidents can be traumatic experiences under the best of circumstances. When someone else causes an accident and then flees the scene, the stress level only goes up. Recovering damages from a hit-and-run driver can be challenging, but you do have options....
Nearly every state, including North Carolina, currently defines drunk driving as operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. However, it was not that long ago that most states used .10 percent as the threshold between (potentially) legal...
Semi-trucks hauling trailers are challenging to drive even under the best conditions. Due to the size, height and length of these vehicles, there are several blind spots where cars and even small trucks cannot be seen by the driver. It’s best for everyone that you do...
