When someone turns to a North Carolina attorney for assistance with any type of legal concern, it is with the confidence the lawyer will do his or her job and provide qualified counsel. When a lawyer does not do what the client paid him or her to do, it is more than...
Year: 2021
Did a distracted driver cause your car accident?
If you suffered injuries in a distraction-related car accident, you probably find yourself overwhelmed and confused by what to do next. It can be traumatic to suffer harm and loss due to the reckless or negligent actions of another person, but you could have legal...
Delayed symptoms could indicate serious personal injuries
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, and things can change quickly in the days and weeks following a crash. For some North Carolina victims, physical injuries are not always immediately apparent, and one can develop troubling symptoms over time. It is...
What does bodily injury insurance cover?
If some other driver causes an accident that leaves you with injuries, the last thing you want to think about is money. Your immediate concerns will be about your passengers and your injuries. You will want relief for your pain, to understand what kind of medical...
The use of arbitration to resolve construction disputes
When there is a problem with a construction project, it can be costly to all parties involved. It is generally most beneficial to seek a reasonable resolution as soon as possible, saving both time and money. In some cases, the use of alternative dispute resolution...
Victims of age discrimination do not have to be silent
Older workers can face various challenges in their places of employment, but they do not have to be silent about illegal or unfair treatment experienced at work. Age discrimination is one of the most common issues faced by those who are older, and victims are often...
Employees shrug off supervisor harassment as flirtatious
Flirting is behavior people often engage in when there is a mutual attraction. In the workplace, calling inappropriate sexual behavior “flirtatious” is no excuse for harassment. One North Carolina woman recently learned that one of the supervisors on staff had...
A catastrophic injury can affect mental health
If you were in a North Carolina motor vehicle collision, you were no doubt grateful for the rescuers who arrived at the scene to render aid. If you suffered a catastrophic injury to your neck, spinal cord or brain, it’s likely that someone transported you to a trauma...
Construction defects don’t hold up in a storm
When violent weather hits North Carolina, homeowners may expect to deal with some damage to their homes. Tree branches, hail, heavy rains and high winds may lead to costly home repairs. On the other hand, a moderate storm is not likely to bring serious damage to a new...
6 steps to addressing sexual harassment at work
When a co-worker or supervisor goes too far with sexual advances, persistent comments or offensive behavior, you can immediately draw a line in the sand by telling the person to stop. In many cases, the offender will get the message and leave you alone. Unfortunately,...