Camp Lejeune US Marine Corp Base Water Contamination Poe Hall Affected Individuals Click Here! ×
Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers
  • About
    • Our Attorneys
      • Bob E. Whitley
      • Benjamin H. Whitley
      • Barrett Johnson
      • Jack Keener
      • Matthew Bissette
      • Ryan McCollum
      • Gabe Talton
      • Shelsey Hall
      • Dak Lee
      • Stephen Gugenheim
    • Case Results
    • Blog
  • Practice Areas
    • Car Accident
    • Wrongful Death
    • Truck Accident
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Construction Accident
    • Motorcycle Accident
    • Pedestrian Accident
    • Dog Bite
    • Premises Liability
    • Product Liability
      • Allergen Breast Implants
      • Hair Relaxer
      • Paragard IUD
      • Paraquat
      • Roundup
      • Talcum Powder
    • Dangerous Drugs
      • Belviq
      • Depo-Provera
      • Elmiron
      • Mounjaro/Ozempic
      • Tepezza
      • Valsartan
    • Defective Medical Devices
      • Exactech Hip Implants
      • Medtronic Insulin Pump
      • Penumbra
      • Powerport
      • Inferior Vena Cava
    • View All Practice Areas
  • Areas We Serve
    • Raleigh
    • Charlotte
    • Winston-Salem
    • Durham
    • Cary
    • Greenville
    • View All Areas We Serve
  • Community
    • Community Cares
    • In the Community
    • Free ‘Attorney on Call’ Book
    • Scholarship
  • FAQs
  • Videos
    • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
    • Free Case Evaluation
    • Careers
    • Business Opportunities
    • Free “Attorney on Call” Book
    • Press Opportunity
  • En Español
Call Now—Free & Confidential (800) 785-5000
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Blog
  4. »
  5. Page 32

Blog

Dog Bites Are No Laughing Matter

Posted on: January 24, 2011. Category: Dog Bite

Dog bites are no joke – they affect as many as 4.7 million people in the US every year. According to a survey done by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, two percent of the population receives a dog bite every year. Of these bites 800,000 will require medical attention; that amounts …

Researchers Develop Brain Injury Questionnaire for Soldiers

Posted on: January 8, 2011. Category: Brain Injury

In New York, it has been reported that researchers from the United States have developed an extensive questionnaire that will help soldiers who are serving in war learn if they need to be treated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to Wayne Gordon of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, the questionnaire …

Great Winter Driver Safety Tips

Posted on: December 3, 2010. Category: Car Accident

Winter weather conditions are finally here in North Carolina.  With the change in weather and snow on the horizon, it is important that drivers remain cautious and follow safety tips like these suggestions provided by the Department of Transportation: Always clear your vehicles’ windows and mirrors.  This will allow the road, pedestrians, and other vehicles …

Avoid Accidents by Driving Slower on Wet Roads

Posted on: October 1, 2010. Category: Car Accident

In North Carolina, it is a well-known fact that it does not take much to turn the roads into slippery landscapes during the fall and winter months. When the roads turn slippery, the chances of car accidents occurring only increases, so people must be wary. Did you know there is really one way to reduce …

Study Shows Epilepsy is Common Post Traumatic Symptom of Brain Injuries

Posted on: August 7, 2010. Category: Brain Injury

A new study is reporting that soldiers who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have a higher risk of epilepsy decades after they sustained their injuries.  On July 20, 2010, the print issue of Neurology (a medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology) published the research study. The author of the study, Jordan Grafman, …

Social Security Benefits for Wounded Warriors

Posted on: August 6, 2010. Category: Personal Injury

Disabled military service members may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits in addition to benefits administered by the Department of Veteran Affairs. It is very important to understand that a separate application is necessary to apply for Social Security disability benefits. Although military service members must meet the same strict definition of “disabled” as other applicants, …

Who is to Blame For Defective Products?

Posted on: July 30, 2010. Category: Defective Products

In the legal community, a defective or dangerous product is a product that is considered unreasonably safe for its intended use or purpose.  When people engage in reasonable use of a product, use a product as intended, and follow directions and warning labels, they should not suffer injuries. Anytime people have been injured by a …

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Posted on: July 24, 2010. Category: Car Accident, Safety

A leading cause of car accidents in the United States happens to be distracted driving, which occurs when people are distracted while operating a motor vehicle.  Examples of distracted driving are texting, talking on a cell phone, or conversing with passengers instead of watching the road.  Below, we have compiled some alarming statistics about distracted driving: According …

Pedestrian Safety Tips

Posted on: July 16, 2010. Category: Pedestrian

It is a sad fact that pedestrian accidents occur with alarming frequency in the United States.  While a significant percentage of pedestrian accidents are caused by driver negligence, many of these accidents are also caused by pedestrians failing to follow safety protocols when in the presence of motor vehicles. Whenever pedestrians are amongst cars, trucks, …

Wrongful Death: Common Questions

Posted on: July 3, 2010. Category: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Below, we provide answers to commonly asked questions about wrongful death. For more, visit our wrongful death FAQs page. What is a Wrongful Death? Basically, a death is categorized as “wrongful” when it results from the negligent actions or recklessness of a third party.  For example, if a person caused an accident due to negligent …

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • Next Page »
Benjamin H. Whitley

Benjamin H. Whitley

Attorney

Free Case Evaluation

To contact us by e-mail, please complete and submit the form below. Your question will be answered within 24 hours.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Categories

  • Bicycle Accident
  • Boating
  • Brain Injury
  • Burn Injury
  • Bus Accident
  • Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Claims
  • Car Accident
  • Civil Lawsuits
  • Class Action
  • Community
  • Construction Accidents
  • COVID-19
  • Dangerous Drugs
  • Defective Products
  • Dog Bite
  • Firm News
  • In the News
  • Insurance
  • IVC Filter
  • Metal Hip Replacement
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Naturalyte
  • News
  • Pedestrian
  • Personal Injury
  • Pharmacy Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Safety
  • Slip and Fall
  • Social Security
  • Talcum Powder
  • Truck Accident
  • Uncategorized
  • Workers Compensation
  • Wrongful Death
Find Yourself a Passionate Lawyer Now!
  • Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Kinston Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Greenville Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Greensboro Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Winston Salem Personal Injury Lawyer
  • New Bern Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Burlington Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Chapel Hill Personal Injury Lawyer

FAQs

What Type of Damages Can Be Recovered Following a Car Accident?

What Type of Damages Can Be Recovered Following a Car Accident?

What Types of On-The-Job Illnesses are Compensable?

What Types of On-The-Job Illnesses are Compensable?

What Types of Damages are Compensable in a Wrongful Death Claim?

What Types of Damages are Compensable in a Wrongful Death Claim?

FREE Case Evaluation

To contact us by e-mail, please complete and submit the form below. Your question will be answered within 24 hours.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get our latest news and updates delivered
directly to your inbox

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers

The Whitley Law Firm believes in giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

The Whitley Law Firm BBB Business Review
Important Links
  • About us
  • Testimonials
  • Case Results
  • Community Support
  • Car Accident Lawyers
  • Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
  • Free Case Evaluation
Areas Served
  • Raleigh
  • Greenville
  • Kinston
  • Jacksonville
  • New Bern
  • Winston-Salem
  • Durham
  • Burlington
  • Cary
  • Chapel Hill
  • Fayetteville
  • Greensboro
  • Rocky Mount
  • Southern Pines
  • Wake Forest
  • Wilson
Contact Info
1000 Social St. Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
Get Directions
(800) 785-5000

© Copyright 2025 Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers.
All Rights Reserved.
Past results do not guarantee future success

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Giveaway Terms
  • Sitemap
Hennessey-Digital-Badge