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Cases Involving Minors FAQs
Anyone under the age of 18 is considered a minor in North Carolina. A minor cannot be sued or sue in his or her own...
New Client FAQs
Thank you for hiring us to help you with your case! We look forward to working with you and we will do our best to...
Livestock Liability FAQs
Periodically, we are contacted by potential clients who have been involved a collision with a horse or a cow in the roadway. Often these people...
Litigation FAQs
Whether your case should be litigated is a serious decision which must be thoroughly reviewed and discussed with your attorney. There are several risks with...
Government Claim FAQs
NC Personal Injury Attorney Answers Common Federal Tort Claim Questions If you sustain injuries or lose a loved one as a result of someone else’s...
Contributory Negligence in North Carolina HD
Johnson & Johnson Loses First Side Effects Trial for Risperdal®
The pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson lost the first jury trial on Tuesday regarding the popular antipsychotic medication Risperdal®. A Philadelphia jury awarded an autistic 20-year-old...
DePuy Hip Settlement Deadline Extended to January 31, 2015
***IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of May 4, 2020, we are no longer investigating, reviewing or accepting these claims due to time limitations. Johnson & Johnson, makers...
Does the False Claims Act protect me from retaliation by my employer?
Yes. The False Claims Act prevents your employer from discharging, demoting, suspending, threatening, harassing, or discriminating against you for taking lawful steps towards investigating a...
Will my employer know I filed the lawsuit?
Eventually, yes. At first, your lawsuit will be filed under seal and kept secret while the government investigates. This investigation process could take months or...
What happens after my case is filed?
After your case is filed, the federal government will investigate your allegations through the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Your case will remain under seal, meaning that...
Who gets the total loss check?
If your vehicle is financed then you will need to determine the pay-off to the finance company. The liability insurance company must pay the finance...