There is no excuse for driving drunk. Drunk drivers are hazards to themselves and others, and they cause a disproportionate number of serious and fatal auto accidents in North Carolina each year. If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident, what are your legal rights? Can you sue the …
Earlier this year, testing on a number of popular sunscreen products revealed the presence of benzene. Benzene is a known carcinogen linked to multiple types of leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and other health issues. Manufacturers such as Coppertone and Johnson & Johnson have issued voluntary recalls on a number of sunscreen products due to concerns about …
Injuries caused by pets are covered by most homeowners insurance and renters insurance policies. The insurance company may offer to settle your claim if you have been bitten by a dog belonging to somebody else. The settlement offer will not exceed the limits of the insurance policy. In reality, the insurer will probably offer less …
Construction work is dangerous. Any job on a construction site comes with a significant risk of serious injury. If you have been injured on the job, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to bring one or more third-party claims as well. Prompt investigation is essential …
It’s difficult to know where to turn if you get hurt at work. Although getting medical care for a workplace injury should be your number-one priority, it is also important to consider speaking to a lawyer if you are hurt on the job. Generally, workers’ compensation is the primary recourse employees have after a workplace …
The Philips Respironics recall affects millions of patients who rely on the company’s respiratory care devices at home and in clinical settings. One of the major concerns with the recall is the impact on patients with sleep apnea. An estimated 22 million Americans live with sleep apnea, a condition that causes people to stop breathing …
Motor scooters tend to have less powerful engines and lower top speeds than motorcycles. Given these differences, riding a motor scooter might seem safer. However, scooters are subject to many of the same dangers faced by motorcyclists. At the Whitley Law Firm, we understand the unique circumstances involved in motor scooter accidents. Our lawyers can …
When workers get hurt on the job, they are faced with a number of difficult questions. Who will pay for my medical care? How long will I be out of work? Can I make up the wages I lose? Fortunately, injured workers have multiple legal options for recovering compensation after a workplace accident. Although workers’ …
Motorcyclists often have a difficult time recovering the compensation they deserve after an accident. Bias from at-fault drivers and insurers represents one of the most serious challenges to success in a motorcycle accident claim. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by a careless driver, you have rights. Although you may be …
Recently we wrote about a push by state lawmakers to end the contributory negligence standard in North Carolina. Such a change in the law would immensely benefit those who have been injured through no fault of their own. For now, unfortunately, we are stuck with a legal standard that disproportionately punishes plaintiffs for small mistakes. …
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