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How to Get Custody of a Child in NC
Child custody battles can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. When parents separate or...
What Not to Do While on Workers’ Comp
Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net that provides financial and medical support to...
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...
What to Do If You Were in a Car That Had Drugs In It
Imagine you are giving your friend a ride somewhere in your car. You see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Maybe you didn’t come to a complete stop at a stop sign, or one of your tail lights is out. You pull over, and when the police officer asks if he can...
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a debilitating pain disorder that can arise after a traumatic injury occurs. It is important to know what CRPS/RSD is, as well as its symptoms, causes and treatment options. If...
Stay Safe This Black Wednesday and Thanksgiving Holiday
For most Americans, the month of November is synonymous with Thanksgiving. It’s the time of the year when many are anxiously anticipating spending time with family over grand dinner spreads until hunger and hearts are satisfied. While Thanksgiving is undoubtedly...
What You Must Do After Being a Victim in a Hit-and-Run Accident
There’s a noticeable rise in hit-and-run accidents throughout Wake County and the North Carolina Research Triangle. Several recent news stories underscore the need for injured victims to understand what they must do, regardless of whether they are operating a motor...
Holding Owners of Dangerous Dogs Liable After Dog Bite Attack
North Carolina victims of dog bite attacks may be compensated through an injury claim filed by their personal injury lawyer against the dog owner’s property insurance policy. Dog bite injury is governed by Chapter 67 of the N.C. General Statutes. The first few...
Types of Compensation Benefits from Construction Site Injuries
Anyone who works on a construction site knows they can be dangerous. Two recent surveys reveal the percentage of construction site injuries is the largest share of any industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2014, of the 4,386 private workforce...
Workers’ Compensation for Workers’ Injuries in the Restaurant or Fast Food Industry
Have you suffered a restaurant or fast food worker injury? You may have a legal right to receive medical treatment as well as wage compensation for your lost time at work – even if you are not a full-time employee. Restaurant jobs pose many injury risks. A 2015...
Why the Cyberbullying Statute in NC was Declared Unconstitutional
A recent opinion by the North Carolina Supreme Court declared the cyberbullying statute unconstitutional. The decision affects both those charged with and convicted of a cyberbullying crime and those who have been victims.How the Cyberbullying Ruling Affects Parents...