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If a Wreck Is Not My Fault, Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up?

March 15, 2024   |  
Car accidents are stressful and challenging situations, especially when you are not the one who caused them. You may have to deal with physical injuries, property damage, and the hassle of filing insurance claims. One of the worries that may cross your mind is: how will this affect my car...
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Why You Should Never Admit Fault in a Car Accident

March 8, 2024   |  
Car accidents can be stressful, confusing, and sometimes life-changing events. However, after a car accident, you need to stay collected, especially when discussing who is at fault. Admitting fault at the scene of an accident, or even later in the process, can have far-reaching consequences that affect your ability to...
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Mounjaro, Ozempic Lawsuits Consolidated in MDL

February 27, 2024   |  
In a significant legal development, at least 55 lawsuits against pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have been centralized into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. This consolidation marks a crucial step in addressing claims over severe gastrointestinal side effects allegedly caused by popular diabetes and...
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New Camp Lejeune Study Expands Eligibility for Toxic Water Claims

February 1, 2024   |  
The recent findings from a federal health study concerning the contaminated drinking water at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune mark a significant moment in understanding the long-term health impacts on those who were stationed there. New Camp Lejeune Study Findings The study, focusing on the years 1975 to...
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Riddle & Brantley Attorney Says $43,000 Fine for Safety Violations at Smithfield Grain “Does Nothing to Deter”

January 8, 2024   |  
Riddle & Brantley attorney Adam Smith, an NC Bar-Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation, slammed a recent $43,000 fine assessed by the North Carolina Department of Labor after a worker fell 70 feet to her death at Smithfield Grain. The company was found to have violated at least four workplace safety...
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December 2023 Camp Lejeune Lawsuits Update

December 4, 2023   |  
What to Know About Camp Lejeune Claims in December 2023 The latest developments in the Camp Lejeune Water Litigation as of November 2023 are quite significant. A joint status report filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina revealed a substantial number of claims and lawsuits. Specifically, 129,158 claims have...
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FDA Proposes Hair Relaxer Ban Due to Formaldehyde, Uterine Cancer Risk

November 20, 2023   |  
Proposed Ban Follows a Wave of Hair Relaxer Lawsuits The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a decisive step to ensure consumer safety by proposing a ban on formaldehyde in hair relaxers. This comes in the wake of mounting evidence about the health risks associated with this chemical....
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1st Settlements Reached in Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims

November 14, 2023   |  
Federal Government Issues 1st Camp Lejeune Payouts In a landmark development, the U.S. government has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle the first batch of lawsuits over contaminated water at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, as reported by Reuters. This Camp Lejeune lawsuit settlement marks a significant milestone...
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Navy & Justice Department Offer Camp Lejeune Settlement Option

September 7, 2023   |  
"Elective Option" Provides a Potentially Faster Route for Compensation for Victims of Camp Lejeune Toxic Water The Navy and the Justice Department have unveiled a new settlement process for individuals who allege they developed severe illnesses due to exposure to polluted water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, spanning from...
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Do You Need a Special License to Drive a Motorcycle in North Carolina?

July 21, 2023   |  
You will need to obtain a motorcycle rider's license, endorsement, or learner's permit to legally ride in North Carolina. If you are apprehended while riding without a license, you may be charged with a Class 2 or 3 misdemeanor, exposing you to substantial fines and potential jail time. The North...
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