The Whitley Law Firm is proud to announce that Attorney Benjamin H. Whitley has been named to the North Carolina Rising Stars list as one of the top up-and-coming lawyers in North Carolina for 2013. This is a form of recognition that no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the North Carolina can …
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Who is Liable in a Swimming Pool or Drowning Accident?
For families with small children, swimming pool and drowning accidents are a very prominent fear. Not only are these types of accidents the second leading cause of accidental deaths in children between the ages of 1 and 4, but most of these preventable incidents happen in residential backyards. Many people do not realize how dangerous …
Understanding the Frequency of Dog Bites in North Carolina
Although a substantial amount of people in the country have invited pets into their home, treating them as if they were another member of the family, it still remains that dog bites account for an astounding number of injuries each and every year. It is a sad realization that a loving pet could potentially harm its …
Product Liability: Defective Manufacture vs. Defective Design
As consumers, we should not have to worry that we could be injured by the products that we have picked up directly off of the shelf. Unfortunately, this is a reality that we must be wary of. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were approximately 212,000 emergency room visits in 2002 alone …
Whitley Law Firm Settles Wrongful Death Case for $1.4 Million
Whitley Law Firm is proud to announce that attorneys Robert E. Whitley and Ann Ochsner were recently successful in securing a pre-suit settlement of $1.4 million on behalf of their client. The case revolved around the wrongful death of a 23-year-old man who left behind a mother, a father, a 19-year-old brother and a girlfriend …
What are the Dog Bite Laws in North Carolina?
Across the US, each individual state maintains different laws regarding dog bite injuries and animal attacks. Some take the approach of “strict liability,” which means that the pet owner is solely responsible for the actions of their dog—regardless of whether or not they were aware that their pet had a history of acting out violently …
Understanding North Carolina’s Dram Shop Liability Laws
Most people in the state of North Carolina are aware of the fact that they can pursue compensation if they are ever struck and injured by an intoxicated driver—whether they are on a motorcycle, in a car, or walking on the street. What many do not realize, however, is that the drunk driver may not …
Recovering Compensation for a Workplace Accident
In the state of North Carolina, all employers are required, by law, to provide workers’ compensation insurance to their employees—whether through a private insurance carrier or self-insurance. With very few exceptions, this is a way to ensure that all injured workers have access medical treatment and that they are able to maintain financial stability in …
Injured by Granuflo, NaturaLyte or Transvaginal Mesh Products?
The Whitley Law Firm would like to announce that we have recently begun to take on personal injury cases involving Granuflo, NaturaLyte and Transvaginal Mesh products. Each one of these defective and dangerous products has caused thousands of people across the United States serious physical harm, so we would like to make sure that all such …
Preventing Slip & Fall Accidents in the Winter Months
Before you know it, fall will be gone and winter will be quickly ascending. For this reason, it is important to understand how to keep your home or your commercial property safe from slip and fall hazards, as the weather will soon be working against you. Snow, rain, hail and ice are all conditions that could …
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