Blog Posts in July, 2010
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
In the legal community, a defective or dangerous product is a product that is considered unreasonably safe for its intended use or purpose. When people engage in reasonable use of a product, use a ...
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Posted on Jul 30, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
The Lawmakers in North Carolina say that they are willing to revisit the state's ankle-monitoring law. This law applies to those who are convicted for driving while impaired (DWI). Currently, ...
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Posted on Jul 29, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
A leading cause of auto accidents in the United States happens to be distracted driving, which occurs when people are distracted while operating a motor vehicle. Examples of distracted driving are ...
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Posted on Jul 25, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
In the United States, on-the-job injuries are more prevalent than most people may think. Each day, numerous people are injured while performing job related duties. Sometimes, workers are injured ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
Did you know that your brain uses 20% of the oxygen that is ingested by your body? The oxygen supplied to the brain is used to send signals to other parts of your body, controlling essential functions ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2010 By Brad Clark
The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers your age in combination with several other factors. SSA actually uses a five-step sequential process before making a decision on your disability ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2010 By Ben Whitley
One of the hardest parts of my job is telling clients there is not enough insurance coverage for their injuries. The minimum limits in North Carolina for liability coverage is $30,000. Therefore, if ...
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Posted on Jul 17, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
People who have sustained injuries after dog bites usually wonder if they can file lawsuits against dog owners. Like all personal injury cases, dog bite victims must prove that negligence, which can ...
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Posted on Jul 16, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
It is a sad fact that pedestrian accidents occur with alarming frequency in the United States. While a significant percentage of pedestrian accidents are caused by driver negligence, many of these ...
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Posted on Jul 15, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
There are two types of brain injuries that people may suffer: traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and non-traumatic brain injuries. While both types can be devastating for individual sufferers and their ...
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Posted on Jul 9, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
One of the most commonly asked questions people have when they are filing personal injury claims is "How much is my claim worth?" The truth of the matter is, every case is unique, so the amount each ...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
One alarming form of elder abuse in nursing home environments happens to be the over sedation or increased administration of drugs. This happens more often than most people realize and unless this ...
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Posted on Jul 4, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
In the state of North Carolina, people who have been involved in boat accidents may have to file reports and take certain measures. Below, we provide information on what people need to do after a ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
Below, we provide answers to commonly asked questions about wrongful death: What is a wrongful death? Basically, a death is categorized as "wrongful" when it results from the negligent actions or ...
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Posted on Jul 2, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
This weekend, we celebrate our nation's independence. The 4 th of July is a great summer-time holiday that many people look forward to because there are so many parties and events to attend. However, ...
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