2014

Daggett Shuler Helps Two Local High Schools with Celebrate My Drive Initiative

Daggett Shuler is pleased to announce our partnership with local State Farm Agent, Donna Jones to help two local high schools through the Celebrate My Drive program. Atkins Academic and Technology High School and Mount Tabor High School, both of Winston-Salem, are participating in the Celebrate My Drive program, and are competing against schools of…

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Defective Guardrails Can Cause Severe Injuries

Driving down the highway at fast speeds can be dangerous. There is some comfort in the fact that there are guardrails lining the roads. Guardrails are put in place to protect us from severe injury in case of an accident. But what happens if a guardrail does not perform properly and may be a defective…

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Construction Accidents Cause Injury and Claim Lives

Construction accidents happen often, and workers need to be as careful and as aware of potential dangers as possible. Many construction sites include highways, streets and large work areas that involve a lot of movement, traffic and equipment. The North Carolina Highway Patrol recently shut down Interstate 40 for hours after a construction worker was…

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Social Security Disability Benefit Laws are Complicated

There are many North Carolina residents who are unable to work due to physical impairments and mental illness. Unfortunately, many times, when these individuals apply for Social Security Disability Benefits, their benefits are denied. An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can help you: –          File your claim –          Work with the Social Security    …

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David Daggett Speaks to WFMY News 2 on Discipline, Abuse, Family & The Law

On Friday, September 12th, the National Football League was once again rocked by news that star player Adrian Peterson had surrendered himself to authorities in Texas pending charges of Reckless or Negligent Injury to a Child. Peterson is alleged to have harshly disciplined his four year-old son to the point that medical intervention became necessary….

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Bus Stop-Arm Cameras and Stricter Laws Help Protect Students

September is here, school is in session, and every morning and afternoon the neighborhoods are lined with yellow busses. When at a complete stop, school busses extend a stop sign on the left hand side of the vehicle called a stop-arm, alerting traffic in both directions to come to a halt. However, vehicles do not…

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How Do I Get a Copy of my Accident Report?

How do I get a copy of my accident report?  If the accident occurred inside the city limits, you should contact the Records Department of the local Police Department. The address for the Winston-Salem Police Department is: Winston-Salem Police Department, Records Section, 725 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. The phone number is 336-773-7922. The address for the Greensboro Police Department is: Greensboro Police Department,…

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Does Auto Insurance Cover Bicycle Accidents?

Does automobile insurance provide coverage for injuries from a bicycle accident? Automobile insurance policies usually also cover you as a cyclist. Automobile insurance policies usually cover all family members living in the household. This includes your children, spouse, and any relatives living in your household. Accordingly most bicycle riders in North Carolina will have access to automobile insurance.

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After A Car Accident, Don’t Call The Insurance Company First, Call Daggett Shuler

Imagine you are in a car accident on the way to work. The police are called to fill out a report and the other driver is found to be at fault. Along with your wrecked car, you sustain neck injuries which require physical therapy and time off of work to heal. After the accident you follow all the necessary steps in order to file a claim…

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Child Abuse – Know Your Family’s Rights

Child abuse is a sensitive issue and should be discussed and handled with great care. According to North Carolina’s Division of Child Development, abuse occurs when a parent or caregiver injures or allows another to injure a child physically or emotionally. Abuse may also occur when a caregiver puts a child at risk of serious injury or allows another to put a child at risk…

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