North Carolina Civil Litigation Blog
Posted on Jun 19, 2013
By now we have all heard about the dangers of energy drinks and how there have been a number of deaths in which doctors or parents believe that the drinks played at least a role in their suffering and ...
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Posted on Jun 18, 2013
If you have been injured in an aviation accident, understanding your rights as the victim is crucial. The possibility of aviation accidents are ever increasing as the air traffic continue to increase ...
Continue reading "Aviation Accident Basics" »
Posted on Jun 17, 2013
Now that summer is officially here, this means that we are getting outside a lot more, enjoying the water and the sun. However, while this can be a lot of fun, especially for the students who are on ...
Continue reading "Dangerous to be Aware of This Summer" »
Posted on Jun 14, 2013
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has requested that the Chrysler auto company recall 2.7 million of their Jeeps after a probe in which they connected 51 deaths to defects with ...
Continue reading "NHTSA Requests Chrysler Recall, They Reject Request" »
Posted on Jun 13, 2013
As a result of federal civil charges against the Walgreen Co. Pharmacies in the state of Colorado, the company has agreed to pay $80 million after violating the Controlled Substances Act. Reports ...
Continue reading "Walgreens Settles $80M Federal Civil Lawsuit" »
Posted on Jun 12, 2013
If you are a parent, your children's safety is likely one of the most important aspects of your life that you monitor carefully. Whether it is buying healthy and organic foods for them, or holding ...
Continue reading "Child Car Safety Warning: Leaving Children in Cars Unattended" »
Posted on Jun 11, 2013
On their way to visit a college campus, a bus holding Kentucky high school students crashed don't him interstate and resulted in the injury of three dozen people. They were transported immediately ...
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Posted on Jun 10, 2013
According to recent reports, there were three people killed in a North Carolina motel, and just six weeks prior to the incident health inspectors allegedly checked the location for risks. However he ...
Continue reading "Deaths in NC Motels Caused by Gas Leaks" »
Posted on Jun 7, 2013
Nowadays, it is not uncommon to hear of patients who are receiving substandard care and treatments when they visit their local doctor or are required to undergo surgery for a medical concern. Sadly, ...
Continue reading "The "Need-to-Know" About Medical Malpractice" »
Posted on Jun 6, 2013
Wednesday morning in Philadelphia, a four story building collapsed located along the outskirts of downtown. According to Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, there are 12 people injured at this time and ...
Continue reading "Pennsylvania Building Collapses; 2 Trapped, 12 Injured" »
Posted on Jun 5, 2013
A recent outbreak of Hepatitis A has been shown to be linked with those who have consumed frozen berries from a certain brand sold at Costco in five different states. According to Santa Clara County ...
Continue reading "Woman Tested for Hepatitis A after Consuming Costco Frozen Berries" »
Posted on Jun 4, 2013
Though we may not live in China, as workers we can relate to the fact that when we clock in for the day, though our jobs may be risky, we expect that we will be kept safe. One of these simple safety ...
Continue reading "China Workplace Safety Failings Lead to Devastating Incidents" »
Posted on Jun 3, 2013
Just moments before getting into a head on collision, a young driver texts to her friends "I'm drunk" before she got behind the wheel other vehicle. According to reports, this 20 year ...
Continue reading "Young Driver Texts "I'm Drunk" Moments Before Accident" »
Posted on May 31, 2013
For those living in the coastal communities of North Carolina, long weekends like Memorial Day usually mean spending more time out on the waters enjoying the fresh air with loved ones. Sadly, with so ...
Continue reading "Memorial Weekend Boating Accidents, 4 Killed" »
Posted on May 30, 2013
On Thursday morning in Salisbury, a devastating accident occurred which caused the injury of two victims and the death of one. The incident occurred at 7:15 am on parks Road on the U.S. Highway 70. ...
Continue reading "Salisbury Accident Injures 2, Kills 1" »
Posted on May 29, 2013
With the summer months approaching, this likely means that those living in coastal communities are bringing out their boating gear ready to hit the waters with their friends and family. While this can ...
Continue reading "Summer Boating Season: Properly Towing Boats and Trailers" »
Posted on May 28, 2013
In March of this year, a devastating accident occurred which claimed the lives of seven U.S. Marines from Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. They were located in Nevada for a live-fire training exercise ...
Continue reading "Human Error as the Cause of Camp Lejeune Accidents" »
Posted on May 27, 2013
At the Coca-Cola 600, an overhead camera cable snapped while filming the race causing injury to 10 fans sitting in the stadium. According got reports the camera was installed in June 2012, having been ...
Continue reading "Charlotte Motor Speedway Camera Accident Injuries 10 Race Fans" »
Posted on May 24, 2013
Earlier this month a devastating accident claimed the life of a jogger out that night for a run. According to reports, this Southern California female resident was mauled to death after being attacked ...
Continue reading "California Jogger Mauled to Death by 4 Pit Bulls" »
Posted on May 23, 2013
Last weekend there was a train accident that occurred in Connecticut on one of the country's busiest railways going to New York. The Metro-North Railroad train derailed on the tracks causing a ...
Continue reading "Metro Inspected CT Train Tracks 2 Days before Accident" »
Posted on May 22, 2013
Diabetics who have been taking Actos in order to treat their condition have been found to be suffering from bladder cancer that may be a likely cause of their prescription drug. This information was ...
Continue reading "Lawsuits Filed in Connection with Actos & Bladder Cancer" »
Posted on May 21, 2013
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are many dangers associated with using public pools for summertime swims. The CDC claims the presence of feces in these pools is ...
Continue reading "Health Risks of Public Pool Swimming: The Importance of Showering" »
Posted on May 20, 2013
If you are a construction worker, you are likely aware of the fact that your life is in danger daily. However that is a part of the job, which is why it is the responsibility of your employer to equip ...
Continue reading "Tips for Construction Workers: Ladder Safety" »
Posted on May 17, 2013
Hoping to just go out for a spin on his ATV, a North Carolina man from Cherokee County was involved in a devastating accident that resulted in a fatal injury caused by blunt force trauma. His family ...
Continue reading "Cherokee County Man Loses Life in ATV Accident" »
Posted on May 16, 2013
A devastating traffic accident occurred in Mecklenburg, North Carolina on April 4, 2009 which resulted in the death of three victims. According to reports, the two drivers involved in the accident ...
Continue reading "Jury Awards N.C. Families $6M for Fatal Traffic Accident" »