Charlotte Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Discuss COVID-19 Claims
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting every business throughout North Carolina. Some businesses have been forced to close by order of the Governor. Other businesses have been classified as essential because these businesses are directly helping people infected with the disease or helping people have food, mail, and essentials of life. While everyone is at risk…
Read MoreFDA Recalls Over 100 Potentially Deadly Hand Sanitizers
As of August 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has more than 100 different brands of hand sanitizer on their recall list. When the coronavirus pandemic took hold earlier in the year, experts advised the country to consistently use hand sanitizer, causing a run on the market. Soon enough, the market responded with dozens…
Read MoreHow Scarring and Disfigurement Factor into an Injury Lawsuit
Suffering an injury in any type of accident can change your life. The most catastrophic of accidents can leave you permanently injured, scarred or disfigured. Scarring and disfigurement can factor greatly into your personal injury lawsuit, meaning that in a successful claim, you may receive more compensation for your injuries. If the injury you suffered…
Read MoreReports of Child Sexual Abuse Rose During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on millions of Americans. Aside from unemployment, health battles, and the inability to find groceries or household cleaning items, the most insidious statistic may be how the number of child sexual abuse reports rose during the pandemic across the country. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network…
Read MoreCan You Sue the City if You Get Hurt by a Garbage Truck?
No one likes getting stuck behind a garbage truck when maneuvering through the city streets in Charlotte. What’s worse is when you are involved in an accident with a garbage truck. If the accident wasn’t your fault, who is liable? The truck driver? The city? Charlotte provides garbage collection services for its residents, so generally…
Read MoreDos and Don’ts After a Car Crash
Being involved in a car crash, even one that seems minor in nature, is very stressful. Whether you were alone in the car, had your children with you, or were with another adult, you can take a number of steps to protect yourself. The most important thing to do after an accident is calling the…
Read MorePrecautions for North Carolina’s Delivery Drivers
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, truck drivers and delivery drivers have literally become the lifeblood of our economy. Amazon truck drivers and truck drivers for grocery stores, clothing stores, and other retail stores are proving the essential products we need to survive. Many people are using food delivery services such as Instacart, Grubhub, restaurant drivers,…
Read More“Sniff” Testing for Traumatic Brain Injury Victims May Offer New Hope
It can be difficult to know whether anyone who has suffered a traumatic brain injury is minimally conscious or is in an unconscious state. The difference between knowing and not knowing a victim’s state affects the person’s treatment and chance for a recovery. A new study, according to a story in Stat News, offers hope…
Read MoreHe Said/He Said: How a Charlotte Car Accident Lawyer Builds Your Case
Car accidents can be traumatic, even when someone doesn’t suffer permanent injuries. In order to be successful in your claim for damages, you need to determine liability: who is accountable for the crash. But what can you do when you say “A,” and the other driver says “B”? When you have been hurt and the…
Read MoreFiling a Claim for Sexual Abuse by a Member of the Clergy
In 2001-2002, the Boston Globe launched an explosive expose into sexual abuse by the Catholic Church. For many, the abuse was an open secret, but the work the paper did has had long-lasting effects that can benefit victims of abuse. One of those effects was the creation of lists in different Diocese regarding priests and…
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