November 2013

Cyber-Bullying: An Unfortunate Reality

Not too long ago, bullying victims could often find some peace after leaving school, or in the security of their own homes. Unfortunately the modern age of unrestrained cell phone and tablet use has put an end to that; bullies now have direct access to their victims no matter where they may go. Even though…

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Where Should My Lawsuit Be Filed?

We get asked lots of times if somebody has a case, where would their lawsuit be filed? There’s lots of rules on where a lawsuit is filed. Those rules are called venue or jurisdiction. But typically, a lawsuit gets filed in the venue or the county where either the injured person lives or the defendant lives. Now, again, there are lots of different rules that…

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How to Help Prevent Collisions with Motorcycles

Riding is an exhilarating activity that many people enjoy, but it does have its dangers. With some of the best motorcycles routes in the country, North Carolina is a haven for many riding enthusiasts. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are at an increased risk of accident; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that motorcyclists are about 37 times more likely than passengers of a car to…

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Holiday Food Drive

Hunger is a serious problem here in North Carolina, that has only become more widespread due to the economic downturn. At Daggett Shuler, we try to reach out to those experiencing hardship and lend a helping hand, especially during the holiday season. Every year Daggett Shuler holds an annual company Food Drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina.  We are proud…

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What is Personal Injury Law?

Hi. I’m personal injury and disability attorney David Daggett, of the law firm Daggett Shuler. Today I’m going to talk about, what is personal injury law and how can a person protect their rights? A question I’m often asked is whether or not people need to hire a lawyer to handle their personal injury claim. The answer is, ‘that depends.’ When an accident or serious…

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