Workers compensation in North Carolina covers injuries by accident, or in some limited cases like back injuries, injuries that come from what’s called a specific traumatic event. The problem is injury by accident and specific traumatic event are very precise legal terms that can get very complicated. To the person who’s not educated as to these terms, they can make critical mistakes in dealing with the insurance company or the employer…
Nursing Home Abuse: Watch for Warning Signs Recent studies show that 1 to 2 million Americans over 65 have been abused, neglected or mistreated by a trusted caregiver. Furthermore, one out of every three nursing homes across the country has been cited for nursing home abuse. This abuse can include neglect, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Unfortunately, many of these cases still go unreported. What…
Just like most government processes, applying for Social Security Disability is often extremely complicated and difficult undertaking. Over 70% of first time applicants are initially denied benefits by the government, including people who genuinely need help. A lawyer who is familiar with the Social Security benefits process will help protect you from making common errors during application, and will greatly help your chances for approval….
I want to talk to you a minute about an issue that’s become very serious and people have become aware of in our society, and that’s abuse, specifically sexual abuse, of our children. Hi, I’m North Carolina attorney David Daggett. We’ve all heard the recent news starting with the Penn State child abuse situation. We’ve heard about sexual abuse by priests in Catholic churches. Protection…
How long would a trucking accident lawsuit take to resolve? Truck accident claims can take from a few months to a few years to settle, depending on the circumstances. Because they involve more people, more injuries and more money, truck accident lawsuits generally take longer to resolve than car accident claims. However, the vast majority of all lawsuits settle before trial, which can shorten the case….
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling three lots of Concentrated MOTRIN Infants’ Drops Original Berry Flavor 1/2 fl oz bottles. Units: Approximately 200,000 bottles, Distributed: Across the United States Reason for Recall: After releasing these three lots of Concentrated MOTRIN Infants’ Drops Original Berry Flavor 1/2 fl oz into the market, tiny plastic particles (approximately 1 mm in size or about the size of a…
Each year, approximately 1000 people die in traffic accidents in North Carolina. According to the most recent data compiled by the North Carolina Highway Patrol, traffic accidents saw an increase in recent years. Although the number of traffic accidents vary by county, it is important for all North Carolina drivers to make sure they are protected on the roadways. Danger while Driving Tragically, in 2010…
How Much Uninsured (UM) and Under Insured Motorist (UIM) Coverage is Recommended? We like to look at somebody’s individual financial situation, their ability to pay and those sort of things. But we typically think a minimum amount of coverage that somebody should have should be what’s called $100,000/$300,000 coverage, which means $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident, no matter how many people are involved. Uninsured and…
Earlier this year the Winston-Salem Journal published a series of articles about school bus safety in Forsyth County and around the triad. In the article, a study conducted by NC Stat’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education is quoted as determining that as many as 14,000 cars pass stopped school buses in Forsyth County alone each year! That number is simply unacceptable. As a community…
The FDA recently issued a statement informing the public of rare but severe side effects that can develop after taking the drug acetaminophen; a common over the counter (OTC) pain reliever and fever reducer. After taking acetaminophen some people can develop Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), which is a severe and potentially life threatening skin reaction characterized by blistering and detaching of the upper surface of the…
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Olivia Winston
