An elderly man whom police say suffers from dementia drove the wrong way on Interstate 85 for several miles before crashing in the midst of the evening rush hour traffic. The head-on collision left the driver of the other vehicle dead. There were at least two other people who were injured significantly…
Compared to accidents involving only consumer vehicles, commercial truck accidents can be absolutely devastating. Whether you are merely recovering property damage or also suffered physical injuries in a truck accident, you need a strong legal strategy.. Unlike accidents involving consumer vehicles, the employers of the commercial driver have a vested…
This blog has discussed what injured or ill Charlotte, North Carolina, workers can do if they find themselves disabled and, as a result, are unable to return to their line of work. One option they have is to seek disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. In addition to disability…
To determine why a particular workers’ compensation claim was denied it is important that a Charlotte resident seek the counsel of an attorney familiar with their case. This post will address some general reasons why claims of this nature are rejected, but specific information about unique cases should not be…
There are words in the English language that are easy to identify but challenging to define, and “negligence” is one of them. A North Carolina resident may feel confident that they can pick out acts of negligence when they see them but may not be able to say exactly what…
It’s hard to imagine giving up all of our assets during our lifetime. But it’s important to consider how they’ll be used once you’re gone. While it might be important to make your family is provided for after your passing, you may have room to give to others who are…
While companies and organizations do care about the personal safety of their workers, some can show their true colors after a worker receives a major injury on the job. While it is necessary for North Carolina companies to have workers’ compensation to financially aid their employees after an accident, that…
When a Charlotte resident suffers an injury, they may need a few days to recover from their pain and to rest before they resume their normal activities. If they incur their injury while doing their job, then they may be entitled to pursue workers’ compensation to help them through their…
What could be a more routine action for people than going shopping? Usually the only damage people in Charlotte suffer from this is to their wallets. Still, many people suffer personal injury as a result of the experience, either from unsafe conditions at the store itself or unsafe products bought…
The Social Security Administration has composed what is known as the “blue book.” In it, a person can find listings of all qualified medical conditions and corresponding criteria that must be met in order to be approved for Social Security Disability. However, many claimants do not present with circumstances that…