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Blog: Personal Injury

Guests and Workers on Cruise Ships: What You Can Do After an Accident

Posted on: September 13, 2013. Category: Personal Injury

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 injury and illness from someone else’s negligence. If you have a vacation planned in your future, or if you are recuperating from …

Assault and Battery Claims for Injury

Posted on: July 17, 2013. Category: Personal 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 fact that the victim of this event can pursue personal damages as well. Just as you would sue a person who injured you in a negligent car …

The Dangers of Texting While Walking

Posted on: May 7, 2013. Category: Personal Injury

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 in a car accident with injuries and fatalities. While it is very important that drivers around the world learn the dangers of texting and driving, drivers are not the …

Public Pool Swimming Health Risks: The Importance of Showering

Posted on: March 21, 2013. Category: Personal Injury

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 presence of feces in these pools is astronomical, which is why swimmers need to shower both before they enter into the pool and after the swim. Both children and adults …

Concussions on the Field: Making the Players Stop Before It’s Too Late

Posted on: March 19, 2013. Category: Personal Injury

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 players in certain sports. Many athletes often choose to shrug off an injury because they would rather keep playing, and help their team on their way …

Benjamin Whitley Selected for Super Lawyers 2013 Rising Stars List

Posted on: January 25, 2013. Category: Personal Injury

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-coming lawyers in North Carolina for 2013. This is a form of recognition that no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the North Carolina can …

What are the Dog Bite Laws in North Carolina?

Posted on: November 28, 2012. Category: Dog Bite, Personal Injury

Across the US, each individual state maintains different laws regarding dog bite injuries and animal attacks. Some take the approach of “strict liability,” which means that the pet owner is solely responsible for the actions of their dog—regardless of whether or not they were aware that their pet had a history of acting out violently …

Understanding North Carolina’s Dram Shop Liability Laws

Posted on: November 28, 2012. Category: Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury

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—whether they are on a motorcycle, in a car, or walking on the street. What many do not realize, however, is that the drunk driver may not …

Recovering Compensation for a Workplace Accident

Posted on: November 28, 2012. Category: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

In the state of North Carolina, all employers are required, by law, to provide workers’ compensation insurance to their employees—whether through a private insurance carrier or self-insurance. With very few exceptions, this is a way to ensure that all injured workers have access medical treatment and that they are able to maintain financial stability in …

Baby Bathers Recalled in Lieu of Defect

Posted on: September 28, 2012. Category: Defective Products, Personal Injury, Product Liability

Among the numerous recalls that have been implemented thus far in 2012, a frightening number of them have involved children’s toys and devices. First, a popular brand of infant sitting aids, Bumbo baby seats, were recalled after a flaw in the product’s design was discovered. The defect allowed for infants to easily maneuver their way …

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