Should I Accept a Workers’ Compensation Back Injury Settlement?

If you hurt your back at work in Raleigh, North Carolina, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance might offer you a settlement. Choosing to accept a settlement is a big decision. It can impact your long-term financial security and access to health care. Here’s what you need to know about accepting workers’ compensation back injury settlements.  […]

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Symptoms of a Broken Tailbone

Pain near the tailbone can disrupt daily life. The coccyx sits at the base of your spinal column. Though it’s small, it remains quite vulnerable to possible injury from falls or trauma. If you experience any of these signs of a broken tailbone after an accident, it is important to seek medical attention immediately to […]

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Types of Car Accident Injuries

Car crashes can happen without warning and cause damage that goes far beyond dented metal — the physical injuries involved can completely alter a victim’s life. Some injuries take weeks to heal; others never fully go away. Here are some of the most common injuries seen in car accidents. Head and Brain Injuries During a […]

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How Often Does Someone Die In A North Carolina Car Accident?

No one gets into a vehicle expecting to die in a car accident. However, fatal accidents are tragically common. Each day, there are more lives lost on North Carolina roads than you may realize. Take a closer look at how often fatal crashes happen — and what risk factors are behind them. Understanding Fatal Crashes […]

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Oxbryta Lawsuit Updates in Summer 2025: What You Need to Know

Oxbryta is a medication used to treat sickle cell disease (SCD). However, alarming reports have recently linked Oxbryta to serious — and potentially deadly — health problems, including stroke, organ failure, blood clots, and even death. Our firm is actively investigating these claims — if you’ve been diagnosed with a qualifying health problem after taking Oxbryta for SCD, […]

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How Long Does It Take To Get A Personal Injury Settlement Check?

After reaching a settlement agreement in your personal injury case, you might wonder how long it will take to receive your personal injury settlement check. The process typically takes two to six weeks from the time you sign the settlement agreement.  Understanding the settlement check process can help ease concerns and set realistic expectations. The […]

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Depo-Provera Lawsuit Update: What Victims Need to Know

As of early summer 2025, the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) for Depo-Provera lawsuits is gaining momentum. According to reports, more than 400 cases have been centralized in the Northern District of Florida under Judge M. Casey Rodgers. Plaintiffs allege the birth control shot caused them to develop serious brain tumors known as intracranial meningiomas, particularly […]

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Missouri Appeals Court Upholds $611 Million Roundup Verdict: What It Means for You

A Missouri appeals court has upheld a massive $611 million jury verdict against Bayer’s Monsanto unit in a case involving Roundup weed killer. This decision is a major development in the ongoing legal battle over glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, and its alleged link to cancer, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia […]

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Is North Carolina a No-Fault State?

North Carolina is not a no-fault state. It follows a fault-based system for car accidents, which means the driver responsible for causing the crash is also responsible for paying damages. If you’re injured in a collision in Charlotte or elsewhere in the state, your compensation depends on proving that the other party was at fault. […]

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A Lifelong Commitment: The Story of Gene Riddle, Founding Partner

Helping People in Need — A Mission from Day One Gene Riddle built his legal career on a simple belief: help people in need. That guiding principle has remained constant through more than 40 years of legal practice. Since founding the firm in 1985, Gene has remained focused on what matters most  —  people, not […]

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