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. …
Dog bites can be serious injuries. And yet, a number of people simply seek treatment for the injury and then try to get on with their lives. Many dog bite victims are unaware that they may have a right to compensation. Although you may be entitled to recovery of damages related to a dog bite …
Consumers rely on a wide variety of products every day. When you use a product for its intended purpose, you have a right to expect that it will work properly and safely. Unfortunately, defects can cause products to break and malfunction, potentially resulting in serious injuries and even death for unsuspecting consumers. If you or …
Workers on construction sites are at risk for a wide variety of injuries. Some of these injuries, such as minor cuts and bruises, can often be treated with first aid. Others, however, require emergency medical attention. The majority of injuries sustained in construction accidents are in this latter category. Accidents on the job frequently send …
North Carolina is one of the very few states where the principle of contributory negligence applies in personal injury claims. Unlike comparative negligence (the standard used by a majority of states), the contributory negligence rule bars the victims of accidents and serious injuries from recovering damages if they have any degree of responsibility. Contributory negligence …
