Woman injured in Hickory auto accident

February 4, 2010
A local woman suffered several injuries during a recent Hickory car accident, according to WSOC TV.
Another woman was driving down the road when she lost control of her vehicle, went off the side of the road, and hit a nearby mailbox. The car continued to move through a house and pin the victim [...]

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Government clears Toyota gas pedal recall

The AAA Carolinas headquarters in Charlotte is getting phone calls from drivers concerned about the Toyota recall.  A AAA spokesman said people should not panic, and drivers should keep in mind that the car dealer is addressing the safety of all potential vehicles, but still only a fraction are at risk.”  The odds are probably [...]

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No injuries in Concord auto accident

January 14, 2010
The Statesville Record and Landmark reported that a fiery Concord auto accident caused a traffic jam the other day.
A vehicle broke down on the Interstate, but the driver was unable to get the car completely off the road because of construction barriers.
He and his passenger got out of the car and ran to [...]

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Can’t I go to a doctor I choose for medical treatment?

In general, the workers’ compensation insurance company directs treatment in an accepted case.   However, there are laws under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act that allow an injured worker to request permission to see a doctor they pick.  We are here to explain those laws to you and assist you with getting the proper medical [...]

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Winter Driving Safety Tips

In the winter months we see a sizeable increase in the number of weather-related traffic accidents.  Many drivers are in a  hurry, and when the road conditions deteriorate, we need to take extra care to be safe.  Here are a few tips to help prevent accidents in bad weather:

If you don’t need to travel in [...]

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Can Workers’ Compensation stop my weekly check if I hire an attorney?

Can Workers’ Compensation stop my weekly check if I hire an attorney?

Many potential clients ask me:  “Can workers’ compensation stop my weekly check if I hire you?”
The answer is “No.”  There are specific laws under The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act that require an insurance company to get Industrial Commission approval to stop an injured workers’ weekly checks.  We are here to assist you in keeping [...]

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Contributory Negligence

Contributory Negligence

North Carolina’s legal system to establish personal injury damage awards at trial.  North Carolina is one of only 5 states, including Washington D.C. that follow a “pure” contributory negligence rule.  This law is used to determine whether or not a plaintiff may recover from the person who did them harm.  The basis for this law [...]

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Can my employer fire me if I hire an Attorney?

One question that I hear most often from potential clients is:  “Can my employer fire me if I hire you?”.  The answer is “No.”  North Carolina has specific laws that protect an injured worker from being fired in retaliation for them hiring an attorney to help them with their workers’ compensation claim.  Injured workers are have many rights that [...]

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