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Moving Forward After a Hit and Run

Posted on: August 8, 2023. Category: Car Accident, Community, In the News

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The personal injury attorneys at Whitley Law Firm understand that injuries caused by a hit-and-run accident can have a lifelong impact on the victim and their families. Attorney Telana Poe spoke to CBS17 about what to do if you are involved in a hit-and-run accident: If you are involved in a hit-and-run, you may have …

In the News: Attorneys Bob and Ben Whitley on Camp Lejeune Litigation

Posted on: August 30, 2022. Category: In the News

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The Whitley Law Firm is currently reviewing water contamination claims from individuals who lived and/or worked at Camp Lejeune between the years 1953 and 1987. Camp Lejeune is located in Jacksonville, N.C., which gives lawyers in North Carolina unique knowledge of the situation and the emerging litigation concerning toxic water at the base. Attorneys and …

Whitley Law Firm Donates To North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Foundation

Posted on: January 15, 2021. Category: Firm News, In the News

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Raleigh, NC- The Whitley Law Firm donated $5,000 to the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Foundation and challenges other law firms across North Carolina to show their support for hospitality workers by donating to the organization. The donations help employees in the hospitality industry who are facing financial hardship obtain much-needed funding because of …

I Have the Coronavirus, Can I Charge for Negligence?

Posted on: May 26, 2020. Category: COVID-19, In the News

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The COVID-19 pandemic situation presents a time of uncertainty for us all. Although there have been efforts from the government, businesses and private citizens alike to combat the virus’s transmission, COVID-19 continues to rapidly spread from person to person. If you believe you contracted COVID-19 while working or visiting a private business, you may be …

The Dangers of Ranitidine and NDMA

Posted on: May 7, 2020. Category: Dangerous Drugs, In the News

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Since the end of 2019, Ranitidine, commonly marketed as Zantac, has been subject to recall. It was revealed that Ranitidine contains trace amounts of NDMA, a potentially cancer-causing substance. The original manufacturer of Zantac, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), knew about the potential dangers of the drug since they started marketing it in the 80s and decided to …

Massachusetts Lawyer General Sues Juul Labs Inc

Posted on: March 6, 2020. Category: In the News, Product Liability

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Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is suing Juul Labs Inc. for their part in creating a public health crisis in Massachusetts, saying she wants the company that “started it all” held responsible. Healy claims that Juul has been using marketing techniques that target young people, such as recruiting celebrities that they look up to, placing …

Weight Loss Drug Pulled From Market After Being Linked to Cancer

Posted on: February 19, 2020. Category: Dangerous Drugs, Defective Products, In the News, Uncategorized

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The FDA recently issued a request for the manufacturer of the weight loss drug Belviq and Belviq XR (Lorcaserin) to be voluntarily pulled from the market after a safety clinical trial showed increased occurrences of cancer. In January of this year, the FDA announced that they would be reviewing the drug, as they had some …

New Study Reveals a Serious Issue with Forced Arbitration

Posted on: September 16, 2019. Category: In the News

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Recently, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) released a new report uncovering the truth about forced arbitration. Forced arbitration is a corrupt system created by corporations in which injured workers and consumers have no plausible way of obtaining justice. What is Forced Arbitration? Generally speaking, arbitration is an alternative way to resolve disputes between the …

Durham Gas Explosion Leads to Death and Multiple Injuries

Posted on: April 10, 2019. Category: In the News, Wrongful Death

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On April 10, a 61-year old man—and owner of Kaffeinate Coffee Shop—was killed after a contractor, hired by Crown Castle, struck a gas line in downtown Durham, North Carolina. According to a press conference given by Durham officials, this explosion injured numerous others and engulfed the city skyline in smoke. At the Whitley Law Firm, …

North Carolina Self-Driving Vehicle Laws

Posted on: June 15, 2017. Category: In the News

The Raleigh car accident lawyer at our firm discusses the potential impact of self driving cars

“Backseat driver” takes on a new meaning with the advancement of self-driving vehicles. These vehicles allow commuters to get to their destination without having to pay attention to the road. Instead of dealing with rush hour traffic every morning, the stop and go, and backup for miles of vehicles all heading to their morning destinations, …

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