Guests and Workers on Cruise Ships: What You Can Do After an Accident
When you make a getaway from the daily grind, you may be hoping to avoid the humdrum and the stressful. But even on a cruise ship, you may not be able to avoid ...
Assault and Battery Claims for Injury
While you may think that assault and battery terminology is used only for those who are being arrested for a criminal offense, it also related to the simple fac...
The Dangers of Texting While Walking
You have heard it said by law enforcement officials and other safety advocates to not text while driving, and rightfully so as this irresponsible act can result...
Public Pool Swimming Health Risks: The Importance of Showering
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are many dangers associated with using public pools for summertime swims. The CDC claims the ...
Concussions on the Field: Making the Players Stop Before It’s Too Late
While sports can be a thrilling activity to participate in, it can also lead to severe injuries as a result of the roughness and high impact contact between the...
Benjamin Whitley Selected for Super Lawyers 2013 Rising Stars List
The Whitley Law Firm is proud to announce that Attorney Benjamin H. Whitley has been named to the North Carolina Rising Stars list as one of the top up-and-comi...
Can I Handle My Case Without a Lawyer?
If you have recently been involved in an auto collision at the hands of an intoxicated driver or a slip and fall accident on someone else’s poorly managed...
What are the Dog Bite Laws in North Carolina?
Across the US, each individual state maintains different laws regarding dog bite injuries and animal attacks. Some take the approach of “strict liability,...
Understanding North Carolina’s Dram Shop Liability Laws
Most people in the state of North Carolina are aware of the fact that they can pursue compensation if they are ever struck and injured by an intoxicated driver�...
Recovering Compensation for a Workplace Accident
In the state of North Carolina, all employers are required, by law, to provide workers’ compensation insurance to their employees—whether through a priv...
