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Careless Driving vs Reckless Driving: Understanding the Legal Differences in North Carolina

Traffic violations in North Carolina can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. Among the most commonly misunderstood offenses are careless driving and reckless driving. Though they may sound similar, these terms carry different legal definitions,...

What to Consider When Creating a Child Custody Agreement

When parents in North Carolina decide to separate or divorce, one of the most important and sensitive issues they must address is child custody. Crafting a fair and comprehensive child custody agreement is crucial not only for the well-being of the child but also for...

Getting Fired While on Workers’ Compensation

Unfortunately, workers who get hurt on the job commonly face the prospect of getting fired while they are out of work. Getting terminated can open up a lot of different questions: Do I still get paid for lost wages? Do I still have the right to see a doctor? Is there...
Who Is Responsible If You’re Injured At The Gym?

Who Is Responsible If You’re Injured At The Gym?

Whether it’s a spin class, personal training session, cardio workout or weight lifting, there’s no question that regular exercise is a part of a healthy lifestyle. Yet, the gym can cause various injuries as patrons work towards staying fit. But who is responsible if...

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Determine If You Can Sue Outside of Workers’ Compensation

Determine If You Can Sue Outside of Workers’ Compensation

When you are injured on the job, normally the only source of compensation for your injuries is your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. That rule is in place because that policy serves dual purposes–employee coverage and employer certainty. Workers’...

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Accused of a Crime? You Need a Defense Attorney

Accused of a Crime? You Need a Defense Attorney

Having a criminal lawyer who can provide legal aid is so important that our Founding Fathers put it in the Bill of Rights.  The Sixth Amendment guarantees that you have the right to assistance of counsel.  If you have been accused of a crime, contact an experienced...

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Defenses to DWI Cases

Defenses to DWI Cases

According to the United States Department of Transportation, over 4 million adults in the U.S. have admitted to driving while under the influence of alcohol at least once, totaling an estimated 112 million alcohol-related driving instances, in 2010. Since 2004, all...

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Holiday Drinking: 14 Factors that Can Aggravate a DWI Charge

Holiday Drinking: 14 Factors that Can Aggravate a DWI Charge

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone dies from an alcohol-related automobile accident every 51 minutes in the United States. It should go without saying that drinking and driving is never a good combination. It’s even more important to...

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