Regular readers of our North Carolina law blog undoubtedly recall the horrific crash last month between a Texas church bus and a pick-up truck that resulted in the deaths of 13 people. According to recent news media reports, the driver of the truck has told law enforcement officials that he…
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. However, the images of two women involved in a recent drunk driving car accident say much more. One photo is of a smiling 18-year-old North Carolina Central University freshman. She was killed in the crash this past weekend. The other photo is…
Workers’ compensation is there as a safety net for those who are employed. It helps provide compensation for medical bills and lost wages in the event of an injury on the job. Families even benefit from death benefits if a loved one suffers a fatal injury at work. As a…
Each year, the U.S. Postal Service observes National Dog Bite Prevention Week in honor of its carriers, who are some of the most-bitten folks around. The official week runs April 9-15, so let’s get ready by developing a good picture of how things stand. First, it’s good to know that…
Our beautiful state is a wonderful place to ride a motorcycle. There is a lot to see and a lot of road to cover. While being out on the open road is exhilarating, it can also be extremely dangerous. While we hope that other drivers on the road have our…
Most people agree that today, digital access is a must. But not all Americans are able to get online, a new poll shows. Nearly one quarter of disabled Americans say they never go online, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. That means that of the nation’s 56…
While the law here in North Carolina expressly classifies texting while driving as a primary offense, meaning motorists can be pulled over and ticketed solely for this dangerous conduct, there is no disputing that distracted driving continues to take a devastating toll on our roads and highways. Indeed, statistics show…
There’s an old saying that first impressions are the most lasting. That might well be true when it comes to meeting new people as well as when an employer makes an impression on a worker who has been injured on the job. Experts say it is important for employers to show…
Regular readers of our North Carolina law blog know that a few days ago we wrote about how depression can affect a person’s ability to work and how it might qualify people for workers’ compensation. On a related note, we read recently that the World Health Organization says that “depression is…
It is a long drive north from North Carolina to Toledo, Ohio. The area bordering Lake Erie is where an Asheboro man was recently accused of causing a motor vehicle accident that killed three family members and injured three other people in a crash a few miles east of Toledo. The 26-year-old…