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2012
February
Understanding Product Recalls and Liability of Manufacturers
As Unemployment Benefits Reach the End, Social Security Applications Rise
Workers' Comp vs. Personal Injury: Which one is right for your injury?
January
Investigation of Charlotte Intersection Sparked by Two Accidents
School Bus Driver Being Questioned After Causing Accident
Denied Social Security Benefits? Filing an Injury Claim May Help.
About the Decision Process in a Social Security Case
After Accident, Alcohol Law Enforcement Officer is Under Investigation
NC DOT Targets Young Drivers in "Just Drive" Campaign
Teens Injured in Kannapolis Pedestrian Accident
North Carolina Manufacturer Recalls Dangerous Food Product
Social Security Administration Considers New Storage System
What is a Rehabilitation Nurse?
Capsized Cruise Liner Could be Worst in Maritime History
After Autopsy, Man is Pronounced Dead Before Truck Accident
December Crash Caused by State Trooper Under Investigation
Workers' Comp Death Benefits Provided to Widow of Airline Worker
About the SSA Ticket to Work Program
Fire Chief Killed in 18 Wheeler Truck Accident
NC Panel Recommends Compensation for Victims of Forced Sterilization
What Workers' Compensation Death Benefits are Available?
Nursing Home Neglect vs. Nursing Home Abuse: What is the Difference?
Serious Truck Accidents on the Decline, Statistics Show
DWI & Drunk Driving Accident Statistics
Fatal NC Car Accident Under Investigation
2011
December
Ringing in the New Year with Some Safety Tips
When is the Right Time to File for Social Security?
Statute of Limitations with Raleigh Workers' Compensation Claims
Can Passengers in Car Accidents Seek Financial Compensation?
Christmas Day Car Crash in NC Kills 2, Injures 1
Commercial Trucking Law & Truck Driver Fatigue Cases
Nine Hospitalized, Man Charged with DWI After Causing Wreck on Hwy 220
Transportation Safety Board to Cut Down on Driver-Distraction Accidents
Popular Manufacturer Recalls Over 40,000 Pounds of Beef
Moped Accident Leaves Hospitalizes One
Denied Social Security Benefits? Call us today.
What Types of Damages are Compensable in a Wrongful Death Claim?
What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
North Carolina Named 8th Highest Motorcycle Death Rate
Tree of Life Ceremony Honors N.C. Car Accident Victims
Protecting Your Future Through a Social Security Plan
NC Man Convicted in $2.7 Million Workers' Compensation Scheme
Toyota Recalls Two Popular Models
State Representative Injured, One Dead After Head-On Collision
North Carolina Motorist Hits DWI Checkpoint
Black Friday Shoppers Pepper-Sprayed at a North Carolina Wal-Mart
Fatal Car Accident on Thanksgiving Day
November
Charlotte Man Killed in Construction Accident
Robert E. Whitley, Jr. Named a Specialist in Workers' Comp
Click It or Ticket Campaign Stronger Than Ever
Lawmakers Want More Regulation on Social Security Checks
What is a Class Action?
What to do After a Car Accident
How a Spinal Cord Injury Can Affect Your Life
Does Construction on Interstates Contribute to Car Accidents?
About Wrongful Death Claims in North Carolina
Benefits Provided by the Social Security Administration
Can I hold an abusive debt collector accountable for damages?
The NC Safety Inspection Program & Traffic Accidents: Is there a correlation?
Having Insurance During the Winter Months
What Types of Disabilities Qualify for Social Security Benefits?
Dog Bites: What to do if your child has been bitten.
Hendrick Motorsports Owner, Wife Suffer Minor Injuries in Plane Crash
Firefighters Injured in Traffic Collision
Traffic Safety Award Given to Chapel Hill, NC
What is Supplemental Security Income?
Securing Your Personal Injury Claim in Raleigh, NC
Teen Mom Star and Son Involved in NC Car Accident
Pedestrian Accidents: A Study by UNC Highway Safety Research Center
October
Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween
Road Safety Measures Suggested for NC 751
Social Security Benefits to Raise in January
Opioid Testing: Preventing Accidents & Workers' Comp Claims
New Study Finds Accidents More Dangerous For Women
NC Man Found Not Guilty of Criminal Charges for Snowboarding Accident
About Small Claims Court
What Must be Done After Social Security Benefits are Denied
Bringing a Lawsuit Against an Employer
The Danger in Construction Accidents
Teen Drivers Face High Chance of Accident Within First Month of Driving
About Event Data Recorders
Filing for Social Security Disability: A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
Tips to Make Your Drive to Work Safer
Talking with Insurance Companies: The Dos and Don'ts
8 Arrested in N.C. Auto Accident Scam
Detroit Lions Support Proposed Workers' Comp Reform
North Carolina Man Charged with DUI and More
Dangers of Fall Part II: Avoiding Deer Versus Car Accidents
Dangers of Fall Part I: About Deer Versus Car Accidents
20-Year-Old Collides with Country Star's Home
Frequently Asked Questions: Social Security Disability
September
Is a Dog Bite Injury Compensable?
Types of Compensable Injuries
Wake County Woman Charged with DWI Accident
Driver Hits Lexington Church
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Driver Responsible for Restaurant Accident Charged
Fatal Car Accident Rate Drops for Younger Teens
Personal Injury: The Litigation Process
Reese Witherspoon Injured While Jogging
About the Social Security Disability Program
North Carolina Bus Company Shut Down After Accident
Hillsborough Roundabout Accident Numbers Still Increasing
Ferris Wheel Company Fined After Greensboro Accident
10 Years Later: A Remembrance of September 11, 2001
Social Security Disability Benefits for Children
Safety Inspection Progress in North Carolina Continues to Fade
Driver Plows into Outdoor Restaurant in Raleigh
North Carolina's "Booze It and Loose It" a Success
State Troopers Crack Down on Drunk Drivers this Labor Day
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Maximizing Your Raleigh Personal Injury Claim
August
Catawba County District Attorney, Wife Involved in Boat Accident
Hurricane Irene & North Carolina: Deadly Devastation
Hurricane Claims the Life of Northern Virginia Teen
Fired for filing workers' comp?
Causes of Common Car Accidents
Work Zone Accidents in NC: How common are they?
North Carolina DOT Reviews Dangerous Roads in Union County
Matt Hardy Arrested After Suspected Drunk Driving Accident
Motorcycle Safety 101
Determining Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits
Man Charged with Felony DUI Resulting in Death of Motorcyclist
Stage Collapse at Indiana State Fair Claims the Lives of 5 Bystanders
North Carolina Man Injured in Reckless Driving Accident
The Three Types of Distracted Driving
What types of on-the-job illnesses are compensable?
How to Increase Your Chances of Receiving Social Security Benefits
Construction Accident Claims the Life of a North Carolina Man
North Carolina Woman Charged with DUI After Fatal Accident
Learn How to Maximize Your Personal Injury Claim
What types of damages can be recovered after a car accident?
Obesity and Workplace Injuries: Is there a correlation?
Types of Accidents Covered by Personal Injury Claims
What will your retirement look like?
Mount Vernon Businessman Killed in Car Accident
July
Common Injuries in Workers' Comp Cases
Nursing Home Abuse: The Dangers and Signs
What is Contributory Negligence?
Distracted Driver Causes Accident, Kills One
Driver in Fatal Big Rig Accident Charged with Felony Death by Vehicle
Who is entitled to Social Security benefits?
Distracted Driver Causes Dangerous Accident in New Bern
Right Place at the Right Time: Local Nurse Saves Officer's Life
Bride Paralyzed at Bachelorette Party Finally to Wed
Injuries and Illnesses Covered by Workers' Comp
Dangerous Log Splitter Recalled for Amputation Risks
What is Workers' Compensation?
How Hiring a Raleigh Injury Attorney Can Keep You from Slipping into Debt
Rowan County Man Injured in Hit & Run
Two Young N.C. Men Involved in a Fatal Boating Accident
Workers Comp: Taking Pro-Active Measures
Dog Owners Can Take Measures to Stop Dog Bites
Woman to Undergo Multiple Surgeries after Boat Accident
June
Lorenzo Charles Loses Life Due to Auto Accident
H.B. 709 Extends Benefits for Partial Disability
Teenager Killed in Bike Accident in Monroe
Speeding Motorcyclist Involved in Collision
Having a Workers' Compensation Lawyer is Important
Injured in the State of North Carolina While on the Job?
Firetruck Accident May Have Stemmed from Failure to Yield
Employers May Offer Out-Of-State Employees Workers' Compensation Coverage
2,300 Strollers Recalled
Reasons for Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim
Little Girl Loses Life in Accident
Worker's Comp: America's Oldest Social Insurance Program
May
State of North Carolina to Prepare for Demographic Shift
Restaurant Owner Killed during Truck Accident
North Carolina Officers Ask Drivers to Be Careful Over Memorial Day Weekend
Woman Sentenced for Drunk Driving Accident
Police Searching for Passenger on Capsized Boat
Mother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Pharamcist for Son's Death
Preventing Dog Bites in Your Home
19 Year Old Killed in Auto Accident
Man Injured during Boat Accident on Lake Norman
Two Fatal Pedestrian Accidents Reported
New West Virginia Waiver May Help Brain Injury Victims
Two Vehicle Accident Leads to Death
April
Young Girl Suffers Facial Dog Bite Injuries
North Carolina May Amend Medical Malpractice Laws
Car Accident Tales Life of Man Outside of Easley
Product Liability & Compensation
Nursing Home Abuse is a Growing Concern
Man Loses Life in Tragic Accident
McDonalds Sued for Slip and Fall
Intersection Hot Spot for Pedestrian Accidents
16 Year Old Killed in Raleigh Auto Accident
2/3 of Baby Boomers to Rely on Social Security
Authorities Still Investigating Boating Accident
High School Student Dies during Car Accident
Young Man Loses Life during Vegas Motorcycle Accident
Three Taken to Hospital After Drunk Driving Accident
March
Texting Can Lead to Fatal Accidents
Two Auto Accidents Occur in Harnett County
Woman Found On Side of Road Had BAC of .124%
Pedestrian Beaten After Accident
Dr. Phil in Middle of Dog Bite Lawsuit
Killer Now Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Two Die Following Tractor Trailer Accident
Young Boy Suffers Brain Injury during Collision
Frozen Roads to Blame for Multiple Accidents
Police Arrest Man Wanted for Pedestrian Accident
Bike Accident Statistics Show These Collisions are Common
78 Year Old Hit While Crossing Street
Drunk Driver in Hospital Following Accident
February
Dog Attacks Two Young Girls
Former Officer Takes First Steps in 3 Years After Injury
Police Take 3 to Hospital after DUI Accident
Two Drunk Drivers Cause Fatal Accident
73 Year Old Woman in Hospital Following Accident
Family Plans to Pursue Wrongful Death Lawsuit Following Son's Killing
Teenager Loses Leg during Serious Boat Accident
City Agrees to Pay for Slip and Fall
Police Continue to Investigate Deadly Accident
Paramedics Dispatched to Scene of Motorcycle Accident
Poll Shows Broad Opposition to Artificial Cap on Benefits to Injured Workers
Hit and Run Driver Kills Horse and Injures 2 People
Car Accident Claims Life of Father and Injures Daughter
January
Bus Driver Charged in Pedestrian Accident Case
Dog Bites Are No Laughing Matter
Slip and Falls Happen More Than Most Would Think
Slipping on Ice, do I have a case?
Steps to Follow After a Dog Bite
Drunk Driving Leads to Passenger's Death
International Cyclist Killed during Time-Trial Session
Dangerous Weather Leads to Plow Truck Accident
7 Year Old On Sled Gets Hit by Van
Department of Labor Releases Worker Death and Injury Figures
Researchers Develop Brain Injury Questionnaire for Soldiers
Burke County Releases Motor Vehicle Accident Data
School Bus and Pickup Truck Collide
Pedestrian Suffers Serious Leg Injuries
2010
December
Understanding Brain Injury Symptoms
Four Car Accidents Occur Over Holiday Weekend
How Much is A Wrongful Death Claim Worth?
Mother Dies during Major Auto Acciden in North Carolina
Dog Bites Off Little Boy's Finger
Mother Sues Drug Clinic for Her Son's Death
Trooper Taken to Hospital Following Car Accident
Woman Killed during Tractor Trailer Accident
Five Families Plan to Sue Cleveland for Wrongful Deaths
Teen Driver Hits Police Cruiser
Emergency Landing Ordered after Dog Bite Incident
Logging Truck and Greyhound Involved in Crash
Great Winter Driver Safety Tips
Four Vehicle Accident Caused by Drunk Driver
November
Important Driver Safety Tips
Mom Files Wrongful Death Claim against Her Sons' Shooter
Truck Accident Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation
Two Separate Accidents Occured during Periods of Heavy Fog
Woman Died from Blood Loss after Dog Bites
Town Says It Is Not Responsible for Teen's Wrongful Death
Car Accident Results in Tragic Fatality
Two Women Suffer Injuries during Truck Accident
State of Washington to Increase Workers Compensation Rates
Two Attacked in Church Parking Lot by Dog
Three Year Old Killed during Unfortunate Car Accident
Worker Killed at Recycling Center
October
Patient Gets $250,000 in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Man in Fatal Car Accident was Not Wearing Seat Belt
Pedestrian Seriously Injured during Accident
This Week Was Dedicated to National Teen Driver Safety
Drunk Driver Invovled in Serious Accident
Suspects Flee Scene of Hit and Run Accident involving Motorcyclist
Three People Injured in NC Car Crash
World Health Organization Releases Brain Injury Statistics
Drunk Driving Accident Results in Death
16 Year Old Charged with Death by a Motor Vehicle
Tips for Avoiding Dog Bites
Avoid Accidents by Driving Slower on Wet Roads
September
Police Identify Teenagers Involved in Bus Accident
Surveillance in Workers Comp Cases
Motorcycist in Fort Bragg Accident Identified
Parents Sue College for Son's Wrongful Death
Where do Social Security Funds Come From?
Three Die in Major Pickup Truck Accident
Allstate to Issue over $600 in Auto Insurance Refunds in North Carolina
Costs for Spinal Cord Injuries
Gas Distributor Warns Officials of Lack of Odorant
Rodney Allen Rippy in Critical Condition Following Dirt Bike Accident
Extra Suffers Brain Injury on Set of Transformers 3
$43.5 Million Verdict Awarded in Wrongful Death Case
Fayetteville Deemed One of the Safest Cities for Driving
August
Victims of Slip & Falls Need Immediate Legal Help
Woman Dead after Dump Truck Accident
Wrongful Death of Children Claims
4 Year Old Bit in Face by Bullmastiff
Astonishing Car Accident Statistics
Get Worker's Compensation Beneifts by Working with a Personal Injury Attorney
Why are Trucking Accidents so Dangerous?
Safety Tips for Bikers
Driver Hit and Killed by Truck after Escaping Prior Auto Accident
Study Shows Epilepsy is Common Post Traumatic Symptom of Brain Injuries
Social Security Benefits for Wounded Warriors
Auto Insurance Liability Coverage Requirements
July
Who is to Blame for Defective Products?
Lawmakers in North Carolina May Revisit Ankle-Monitoring Law
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
The Prevalence of Workplace Injuries
Hypoxic Anoxic Brain Injuries
Will the Social Security Administration consider my age when making a decision on my disability claim?
Insurance Coverage
Dog Bites and Dog Owner Negligence
Pedestrian Safety Tips
Traumatic Brain Injuries
How Much is Your Personal Injury Claim Worth?
Identifying Over Administration of Drugs to Elderly Loved Ones
Reporting Boat Accidents in North Carolina
Wrongful Death: Common Questions
Avoiding Drunk Driving Accidents over the Holiday Weekend
June
What to do When You Suspect Nursing Home Negligence Caused Injury
Insurance Coverage Issues
The Statistics Surrounding Construction Accidents
Spinal Cord Injury FAQ
Slip and Fall Accidents: Determining Liability
Bicycle Accident Statistics
Underinsurance, Joel's case
Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
Does it mean I will sue my employer if I file a Workers Comp claim?
3 Things You Should Do After a Dog Bite
Causes of Construction Accidents
Contributory Negligence Explained
When Should a Workplace Injury Be Reported?
What is Wrongful Death?
Work Credits and Social Security Disability
Boating Accidents
May
2-Year-Old Conover Boy Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run
Mysterious Crash Still Unexplained
Course and Scope of Employment
Depression Associated with Brain Injuries Only Treated in Half of Cases
Pedestrian Dies after Getting Hit by Out of Control Car
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
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