IMPORTANT UPDATE (DECEMBER 2019) With the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019, military servicemen and women can now file claims against the government for medical malpractice committed by military doctors. This law effectively overrules the Feres Doctrine (more information below), which previously barred legal action against the...
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Personal Injury
Are Doorbell Cameras Legal in North Carolina?
It is not uncommon to see videos of porch thieves caught on doorbell cameras. Amazon’s Ring, Google’s Nest Hello, and other doorbell camera products are growing in popularity and make it easier than ever to catch these criminals. You don’t even have to be home to see who is at...
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How Long Does It Take to Get My Settlement Check?
Once you finally complete all the steps it takes to obtain a personal injury settlement, it’s understandable to want to receive your check as soon as possible. You may be dealing with unpaid medical bills, payments you owe insurance companies, or pay gaps from missed time at work – not...
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Can Medicare Take My Settlement?
Once you obtain a fair settlement from an insurance company, you may think the battle has ended. Even after you secure the compensation you need to pay for medical bills and property repairs; your legal journey may not be over. You may still have to deal with repaying awards and...
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What is a North Carolina Vehicle Inspection?
If you own a vehicle in North Carolina, state law requires you to comply with mandatory vehicle inspections. The state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires two different vehicle inspections before residents can lawfully drive: emissions and safety. The goal of mandatory vehicle inspections is to increase the safety of...
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What Does the Term ‘Never Event’ Mean?
There are certain medical errors that are so egregious and preventable that they have been given a special nickname. Never events, which are also called “serious reportable events”, are major medical mistakes that should never occur. The National Quality Forum (NQF) maintains a list of several categories of never events...
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Can You Sue for a Personal Injury From Playing Sports?
Here in North Carolina, we’re very passionate about our sports. We are a state known for its basketball, football, and baseball, with other sports on the rise. Not only are the kids heavily involved in sports, but even adults will play into their older ages throughout the state. With this...
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Is the Caregiver Liable for Your Child’s Accident?
Many parents use daycares, babysitters, and other caregivers, to care for their children while at work or away from the home. When you hire a caregiver, you put a great deal of trust in that individual or facility to keep your child safe. Unfortunately, more than 14 million child injuries...
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