March 2014

Career Center/Reagan High School Senior, Abby Johnson, Wins Safe Sober Prom Night Design Contest

The Winston-Salem, North Carolina based nonprofit, Safe Sober Prom Night, is pleased to announce that Abby Johnson, a senior at Career Center and Reagan High Schools, has won the Safe Sober Prom Night T-Shirt Design Contest for 2014. At a surprise presentation in the classroom of Ms. Stephanie Messer, the winning design was unveiled. Abby…

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What If My SSD Claim is Denied After a Hearing?

What if my social security disability claim is denied after a hearing? If your claim is denied after a hearing, you have 60 days to file an appeal with Appeals Council, which is the appellate level of the Social Security Administration. An experienced law firm can advise you on the merits of pursuing an appeal. For more information, visit the SSD section of our website.

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Are Bicyclists in North Carolina Required to Use Lights at Night?

Are bicyclists in North Carolina required to use lights at night? Yes. When riding at night, bicycles must use proper light equipment. Lights are required from sunset to sunrise. A front light must be visible from 300 feet ahead, and a rear right or red reflector must be visible from 200 feet. Visibility is very important at all times, for bike safety. For more information about bicycle safety or…

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If I File a Lawsuit, Do I Have to Testify in Court?

Many times, people have to file a lawsuit in a case simply to get the attention of an insurance company. Just because you file the lawsuit, doesn’t mean you ultimately have to testify, although that may very well happen. Remember, many times filing a lawsuit is just the beginning of a process. That process may end at some point short of actually sitting in a courtroom and going through a…

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David Daggett Presents to the Forsyth County Bar Association

(Winston-Salem, NC) March 10, 2014 – Winston-Salem attorney, David Daggett of Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law, was the featured speaker at the March meeting of the Forsyth County Bar Association at the Piedmont Club in downtown Winston-Salem. Daggett’s presentation, titled “Taking Baby Steps” gave attendees a glimpse of the message that Daggett spreads to high school students around the triad. The presentation encourages students to…

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What does Uninsured andUnder-insured Insurance Coverage Involve?

What does uninsured and under-insured insurance coverage involve? Uninsured coverage means that your insurance company will pay if you get hit by an at-fault, uninsured vehicle. Under-insured coverage provides additional insurance if the at-fault driver who hit you does not have enough insurance.

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