Children and shorter individuals are often at the highest risk for dog bites in Raleigh, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. While many people believe that family pets are safe, they can prove to be unpredictable and vicious animals if tested. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 4.5 million Americans are …
The most important thing to do if your Social Security Disability benefits have been denied is to speak to a Raleigh injury attorney. The Whitley Law Firm understands Social Security law and the ways in which a person can correctly file their application. In many unfortunate cases, an individual who is too injured or ill …
If many other companies choose to follow in the footsteps of Jacobsen Construction Co. Inc., a Salt Lake City construction company, many accidents and potential workers’ comp claims may be prevented in the future. Last year, the company developed a safety tool to help its 400 employees avoid accidents in the work place – opioid …
A study published in American Journal of Public Health notes that women are 47 percent more likely to become seriously injured in a car accident than men. Researchers on the study say that this is because vehicle safety equipment is not designed for women’s bodies, which are generally shorter and lighter than men’s bodies. To …
Each year, more than a million car accidents occur involving a deer and a motor vehicle, according to a study recently conducted by State Farm Insurance. The data released in the study shows that nearly a 7% decrease in deer versus car accidents has taken place from last year to this year. Unfortunately, October and …
After an accident on a North Carolina bus on its way to New York City overturned on a Virginia freeway, the transportation company is being asked to cease all transportations and services. Already under investigation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, North Carolina’s Sky Express, Inc. was officially shut down for their unsatisfactory safety …
When a young child or adult is bitten or attacked by a dog, the owner and the victim immediately become wary of what the future may hold. The pet owner may be fearful that the victim will take a lawsuit against him or her, while the victim, on the other hand, will worry that he …
Workers’ compensation simply works as a compromise between worker and employer. It essentially has the worker forfeit the right to sue the employer for damages and it expects the employer to take responsibility for the injury or illness. However, when a person chooses to file for workers’ comp after being injured at work, an employer may …
Auto accidents are a regular part of life. From minor fender-benders to t-bone collisions, many of us have witnessed an accident or two in our lives and have hoped that we are never the victim in that situation. As an unfortunate aspect of life, however, being involved in a car accident may be inevitable for …
Over the years, obtaining Social Security Disability benefits has become a slow, daunting and hopeless process, to say the least. Not only are these people feeling victimized by their injuries or illnesses, but they also feel that they have fallen victim to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The following are a few tips provided by …