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Evidence Collection in Tractor Trailer Accidents (A Crucial Step)
Were you involved in a semi-truck accident? You are certainly not alone. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles reports that there were more than 4,900 commercial truck accidents reported in the state in 2021 alone. Following a crash, you and your family deserve justice and the total and fair compensation that you need to…
Read MoreTools4Schools
Tools4Schools is a program by WakeEd Partnership that addresses the issue of teachers in North Carolina spending significant amounts of their own money on school supplies for their students. The program offers free classroom supplies to around 11,000 teachers in North Carolina’s largest school district, ensuring that all students in the Wake County Public School…
Read MoreWhat is the Value of My Car Accident Claim?
Car crashes are among the leading causes of serious injuries in our region. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), 105,382 people were hurt in traffic collisions in the state in 2020 alone. A major accident can change your entire life in a matter of seconds. It is essential that you are able…
Read MoreYour Guide to North Carolina Wrongful Death Lawsuits (Five Things You Should Know)
The loss of a loved one in an accident is one of the most devastating, heart-breaking experiences that any person can ever be forced to endure. No legal claim could ever truly make things right. At the same time, grieving families deserve justice, accountability, closure, and financial support. A wrongful death claim against the responsible…
Read MoreWhat Should Be In Your Employee Handbook In North Carolina?
An employee handbook is a document that outlines a business’s policies, procedures, expectations of its employees, and rules. The handbook also lets employees know what they can expect from their employer and the management staff members who represent the company. Employee handbooks are usually given to newly hired employees along with a document to sign…
Read MoreUnderstanding Eminent Domain And Land Condemnation
Homeowners have special rights that protect their property. And they have all the rights to protect their property from intrusion and illegal seizure by third parties. Also, people with valid land ownership rights can do as they wish with their property, whether to build, lease or utilize it in any lawful way. However, there are…
Read MoreFour Steps to Take if You Are Injured on A Construction Site
Construction sites are inherently dangerous workplaces. The physical labor, machinery, and hazardous materials make the work risky for even the most skilled laborers, and so workplace injuries are not uncommon. Despite taking every measure possible to stay safe on the construction site, faulty equipment or someone else’s mistake could result in a costly injury. If…
Read MoreCounterclaims and Crossclaims: An Overview
If you have been served with a civil lawsuit, you are now the defendant in a case. You will have to answer the complaint, but did you know that you have more options than simply defending yourself? You may also have the option to bring a counterclaim or a crossclaim against the plaintiff or other…
Read MoreBest Practices For Navigating A Remote Hearing
With the progress in technology and internet connections over the past few years, and the acceleration due to the pandemic, we have seen a large shift from in-person only to mostly remote hearings in civil cases. For the past year, civil courts in North Carolina have been conducting hearings and other court proceedings remotely. Here,…
Read MoreWhat is the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act?
A network of federal, state, and local laws protect consumers against conduct and practices that are considered deceptive, coercive, or otherwise unfair. North Carolina law is no exception: specifically, Chapter 75 of the North Carolina General Statutes prohibits certain practices that are deemed “unfair or deceptive” to consumers of products and services. The primary law…
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