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…
During October it’s not hard to find novelty contacts for sale online or in Halloween supply shops. These lenses are usually available without a prescription, and the injuries they can inflict may be scarier than the holiday itself! Often branded as Halloween contact lenses, fashion contact lenses, theater lenses, or cosmetic contact lenses, these lenses can cause serious eye injury in extreme cases. Are these…
My vehicle is not drivable and the insurance adjuster wants to have it moved from where it was towed after the accident. What should I do? If the liability insurance company asks you to give them permission to move your vehicle, make sure to secure all of your personal belongings and obtain verification from the adjuster that the insurance company will pay all outstanding charges…
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…
I would like to take time to thank the staff at Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law. To Megan Youngblood for helping me get my disability started; thank you so much for everything!
Olivia Winston
