Blog Posts in June, 2010
Posted on Jun 27, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
If you or someone you love has suffered an injury while at a nursing home or an assisted living facility and you believe nursing home negligence was involved, you should do the following: ยง Ask ...
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Posted on Jun 27, 2010 By Bob Whitley
Sometimes there is not enough insurance available to fairly compensate a seriously injured person.....that sentence is worth repeating....sometimes there is not enough insurance coverage available to ...
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Posted on Jun 26, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
Often times, people are under the impression that construction accidents are rare. Yet, the reality is, construction accidents occur quite frequently in the United States and are known for causing ...
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Posted on Jun 25, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
What is the spinal cord? The spinal cord is an important part of the human body that stretches 18 inches from the base of the brain to the waist. The nerves that are housed within the spinal cord at ...
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Posted on Jun 19, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
If you have been a victim of a slip and fall accident and you are thinking about taking legal action, it is important for you to understand liability and how liability is determined by law. In order ...
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Posted on Jun 18, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
In the United States, bicycle accidents occur quite frequently and leave bikers with major injuries. Sometimes, injuries are purely accidental and are caused by things such as poor weather conditions. ...
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Posted on Jun 18, 2010 By Bob Whitley
Hardly a day goes by in my practice that I am not confronted with the issue of underinsurance auto coverage. Automobile underinsurance coverage protects family members when they are injured by a ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
Anytime people are riding motorcycles, it is important that they practice general safety. It is a well-known fact that when motorcyclists engage in safe riding behavior, they can reduce their chances ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2010 By Ben Whitley
No. It is a common myth concerning workers' compensation. When you have a claim, often times you are dealing with a workers' compensation insurance company, not your employer directly. Unless your ...
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Posted on Jun 12, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
Each year, countless people sustain dog bites while doing simple things, like taking a walk or visiting their neighbors. When people have been bitten by dogs, they not only have to deal with their ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
In the state of North Carolina, construction accidents happen quite frequently. Sometimes, these accidents result from construction workers making innocent mistakes and other times these accidents ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
Many people wonder what the term " contributory negligence " means, especially when they are in the midst of personal injury matters, like car accidents or truck accidents. Simply stated, contributory ...
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Posted on Jun 5, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
A worker should report any workplace injury that might be or become a workman's compensation compensable injury-in other words, any injury that might impede your ability to work or have a significant ...
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Posted on Jun 3, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
Wrongful death is defined as the taking of the life of an individual from the willful or negligent act of another person or persons. A wrongful death action may be filed by heirs or beneficiaries of ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2010 By Brad Clark
There are many requirements that must be met in order to receive Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits. Part of the requirements for receiving Social Security Benefits is that you must have ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2010 By Ben Whitley
During the summer, there always seems to be a rise in boating accidents on our lakes and coastal areas. If someone is hurt on the water by the negligence of another boater, it is important to discuss ...
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