As a heavily regulated area of the law, commercial truck drivers who carry property in their vehicles are expected to abide by certain regulations as set in 49 CFR Part 395 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The law explains the amount of time a truck driver is allowed to be behind the wheel …
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Securing Your Personal Injury Claim in Raleigh, NC
When a person is involved in an accident of any type, the furthest thing from their mind is to hire a personal injury attorney. Most people immediately seek the help of a doctor in an emergency room or some other type of medical professional. In many cases, this is just not enough help. Treatments for …
Robert E. Whitley, Jr. Named a Specialist in Workers’ Comp
The Board of Legal Specialization has recently recognized Attorney Robert E. Whitley, Jr. of the Whitley Law Firm for his talent and ability in the area of workers’ compensation law in North Carolina. The process to become a specialist in a particular area of the law is extremely difficult and only a select few can …
Dog Bites: What to do if your child has been bitten.
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 …
What Must be Done After Social Security Benefits are Denied
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 …
Opioid Testing: Preventing Accidents & Workers’ Comp Claims
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 …
New Study Finds Accidents More Dangerous For Women
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 …
Dangers of Fall: About Deer Versus Car Accidents
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 …
North Carolina Bus Company Shut Down After Accident
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 …
Is a Dog Bite Injury Compensable?
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 …
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