Two injured in Charlotte auto accident
Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by Chris Roberts.
March 18, 2010
Two thieves suffered some injuries during a recent Charlotte car accident, according to WCNC.
The two men stole a television set from a local store and tried to flee the scene. They caught sight of a police officer and sped away, hitting another vehicle in the process. The impact of the Charlotte auto accident [...]
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High Point auto accident kills one, injures two others
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Chris Roberts.
February 25, 2010
The Digital Triad reported that recent High Point car accident claimed the life of one man and left two other people injured.
A woman was driving a sport utility vehicle when she struck another vehicle at an intersection. The driver of the other car died at the scene of the High Point auto accident.
The [...]
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Woman injured in Hickory auto accident
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Crumley Roberts.
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
Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by Crumley Roberts.
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
Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Chris Roberts.
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?
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Crumley Roberts.
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
Posted on 07. Jan, 2010 by Crumley Roberts.
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?
Posted on 21. Dec, 2009 by Crumley Roberts.
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
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Dre Fleury.
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?
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Crumley Roberts.
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 [...]