In the construction world, the contract is critical. A solid contract outlines the responsibilities and expectations of each party and the consequences if one party fails to meet those obligations. A contract may also include steps for resolving any disputes between...
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6 reasons why employees are not reporting sexual harassment
In recent years, the prevalence of sexual harassment and assaults in the workplace has come to the forefront through movements like #metoo and #timesup. Employees may have expected such attention to reduce the rate of sexual harassment. However, the latest data shows...
Non-Physical Effects Of A Serious Injury
Suffering a serious injury from a car accident or other trauma will affect your life in many different ways. However, most people only consider the physical effects of these serious injuries and worry about being out of work how a wheelchair will affect their...
Fatal construction defects may involve numerous parties
When catastrophe strikes during a construction project, it often results in finger pointing, especially if the incident results in injury or loss of life. A developer will certainly want to know who was responsible for construction defects that caused the issues. Any...
Dealing with a breach of contract
Contracts outline the expectations and obligations of each party, and they often contain complex language that spells out those terms. The ideal contract covers many contingencies in a manner that is agreeable to both sides. However, even the most complete contract...
Car accidents: Why do people speed?
Speeding is one of those driving offenses that everyone knows they shouldn’t do but often do anyway. It may seem innocuous, especially if you don’t do it all the time, but it can have serious consequences. It only takes one car crash to change your life, or someone...
Conflict of interests may lead to legal malpractice
When residents of North Carolina face legal trouble, they may turn to an attorney who has a firm grasp of the type of law their situations involve. Like anyone seeking legal help, they will want to know that the professional they hire has the experience,...
Can sexual harassment happen when I work from home?
The recent global events have caused many businesses to try some creative maneuvering to remain viable. For some, this meant creating opportunities for more employees to work from home. Working from home often means having to hold virtual meetings and communicate with...
Missing these construction defects can mean big trouble
For many North Carolina residents, a new home means one that is newly built and that no one has lived in yet. Buying a newly constructed home often means homeowners can choose unique details or design the layout to meet their own preferences. Everything is fresh and...
Types of damages car crash victims with brain injuries can seek
After falling victim to a truck accident, the doctor tells you that you’ve experienced a traumatic brain injury. There are some brain injuries that require one surgery or a little bit of rehab to heal. While others involve a lifetime of recurring symptoms. No matter...