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North Carolina Statute of Limitations

NC Car Accident Statute Of Limitations A statute of limitations is the specific amount of time that you have to file a personal injury claim within a court of law. Every state

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Personal Injury

Determining Who Is At Fault For An Injury

You are injured at the hands of another and you want to file a claim for compensation. But before doing so, you must determine who is at fault for your

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Personal Injury

Do I Have To Go To Court To Get A Settlement?

It is not required that you in appear in court in order to reach a settlement. Settlements agreements are often made prior to a court appearance. The necessity of a

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Personal Injury

Different Types Of Personal Injury Cases

Injuries occur in a variety of ways and under numerous circumstances. For this reason, there is a wide variety of personal injury cases. The following is a list of some

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Workers' Comp

Can I Be Fired For Filing Workers’ Compensation?

The North Carolina General Assembly adopted the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) to protect employees against employer retaliation under certain circumstance, including the filing of a workers’ compensation claim. Occupational

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Workers' Comp

Asbestos Contamination at Work

Asbestos is no longer used in construction, yet it still resides in many homes and buildings. The dangerous aspect of asbestos is when it is disturbed, becomes airborne, and is

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Personal Injury

Torn ACL From a Slip and Fall

According to the University of California, San Francisco’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 200,000 people suffer from ACL injuries annually. Many of these injuries happen during sports accidents and car collisions.

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Pedestrian Accidents

Top Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Collisions with pedestrians are almost always one-sided in terms of injuries. And they are often caused by the driver due to distraction, speed, and failing to look out for pedestrians.

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Workers' Comp

Logging is the Most Dangerous Civilian Occupation

While severe and tragic accidents can happen on the job for anyone, there are occupations that pose much greater risks than others. One of those occupations is logging. The National