Blog Posts in December, 2011
Posted on Dec 31, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
At the Whitley Law Firm, we want to wish you and your family a safe and happy new year. We have provided a few safety tips to help you make the best of your new year and to have the safest 2012 ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
Social Security Disability is a type of benefit provided to individuals and families that struggle financially due to a person's disability, and therefore the inability to work and provide income ...
Continue reading "When is the Right Time to File for Social Security?" »
Posted on Dec 28, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
After being injured in a work-related accident, it is important for you to immediately seek legal representation to find out if you may file for workers' compensation or if a third party lawsuit ...
Continue reading "Statute of Limitations with Raleigh Workers' Compensation Claims" »
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
In many cases, when car accident cases are discussed, the topic is usually regarding one driver filing a claim against another driver. However, a topic that is rarely discussed is the passengers' ...
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Posted on Dec 26, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
A woman is recovering from surgery this morning after breaking both legs and suffering additional bruising over her entire body after her vehicle was struck by another car traveling 35 miles per hour ...
Continue reading "Christmas Day Car Crash in NC Kills 2, Injures 1" »
Posted on Dec 23, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
As a heavily regulated area of the law, commercial truck drivers who carry property in their vehicles are expected to abide by certain regulations as set in 49 CFR Part 395 by the Federal Motor ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
On Guilford County's Highway 220, a man has been charged with DWI after eight individuals are sent to the hospital for minor and life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred when a 27-year-old ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
In a recent discussion, the National Transportation Safety Board is seeking stricter rules and regulations regarding the use of cell phones and hand-free devices while driving a vehicle. Currently, in ...
Continue reading "Transportation Safety Board to Cut Down on Driver-Distraction Accidents" »
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 sickened approximately 60 individuals across 10 states in the United States between October 10 and November ...
Continue reading "Popular Manufacturer Recalls Over 40,000 Pounds of Beef" »
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
Sunday afternoon in Mount Airy, North Carolina, a 20-year-old man riding a moped, or a motorized scooter, was struck by a pickup truck. The moped rider was said to have suffered some injuries and ...
Continue reading "Moped Accident Leaves Hospitalizes One" »
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
At the Whitley Law Firm, our legal team has decades of collective experience in the area of personal injury and Social Security disability law. We understand how to properly file a claim to seek ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
After losing a loved one in a car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, or any other type of accident, hiring an attorney to seek compensable damages may be the last thing on your mind. The ...
Continue reading "What Types of Damages are Compensable in a Wrongful Death Claim?" »
Posted on Dec 14, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
At the Whitley Law Firm, our legal team focuses primarily on the area of the law surrounding personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and wrongful death claims. Our ...
Continue reading "What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?" »
Posted on Dec 13, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
In a recent analysis by AAA Carolinas, North Carolina was found to have had the eighth highest death rate in the nation when it comes to motorcycle accidents. In a report dating back to 2008, the ...
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Posted on Dec 12, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
Many law enforcement officers and other members of the community gathered at the state capitol for the annual Tree of Life Ceremony, commemorating the lives of fatal car accident victims throughout ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
Because studies have shown that a 20-year-old worker has a 30% (3/10) chance of becoming disabled before retirement age is reached, considering a disability planner may be a wise option for you. While ...
Continue reading "Protecting Your Future Through a Social Security Plan" »
Posted on Dec 9, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
A man has been sentenced to four years in prison in the state of Florida after he pled guilty to criminal charges of mail fraud. The man, from North Carolina, was also ordered to pay over $3.1 million ...
Continue reading "NC Man Convicted in $2.7 Million Workers' Compensation Scheme" »
Posted on Dec 7, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
For the 2010-11 Toyota Corolla and the 2011-12 Toyota Sienna, manufacturers have issued a recall due to several serious automotive defects. Both vehicles appear to suffer from the same or similar ...
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Posted on Dec 6, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
North Carolina General Assembly representative Larry Womble, D-Forsyth, was rushed to the hospital and treated for critical injuries sustained in a head-on car accident on Saturday afternoon. The ...
Continue reading "State Representative Injured, One Dead After Head-On Collision" »
Posted on Dec 5, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
A man from North Carolina may be facing serious charges after crashing into a DWI checkpoint early Sunday morning around 3 am. The accident took place after a 21-year-old man plowed his vehicle into ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
The hoard of Black Friday shoppers were doused in pepper spray as a result of an alleged over-reaction by police officers inside the store. Reports noted that at least 20 shoppers were in line for ...
Continue reading "Black Friday Shoppers Pepper-Sprayed at a North Carolina Wal-Mart" »
Posted on Dec 1, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
On the day that many families give thanks for their health and having each other, one family mourns the loss of an 11-year-old child. A Cleveland County girl, 17, was behind the wheel of a vehicle ...
Continue reading "Fatal Car Accident on Thanksgiving Day" »