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How to Stay Safe Driving Around Large Trucks in North Carolina

As thoughts turn to summer vacation and North Carolina road trips, it’s essential to take a moment to think about how to stay safe while driving, especially when traveling around large trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released statistics that estimate fatal

By Ben Whitley

/ 23 Jun 2022

How to Stay Safe Driving Around Large Trucks in North Carolina

New Legislation Could Help Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims Seek Justice

It’s been a long and challenging road for military service members and their families affected by contaminated water while working and living at Camp Lejeune from the 1950s to the 1980s.

By Ben Whitley

/ 21 Jun 2022

New Legislation Could Help Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims Seek Justice

A History of Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune

Camp Lejeune is a U.S. Marine Corps base located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. From 1953 to 1987, the camp’s drinking water was contaminated with toxic chemical compounds such as trichloroethylene (TCE), benzene, perchloroethylene (PCE), vinyl chloride, and others.

By Ben Whitley

/ 23 May 2022

A History of Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune

Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Recall

Johnson & Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreens after a sample tested positive for a cancer-causing chemical, benzene.

By Ben Whitley

/ 15 Jul 2021

JUUL’s $40 Million Settlement with North Carolina

The manufacturer of JUUL e-cigarettes agreed to pay $40 million in a settlement to the state of North Carolina for targeting minors with exploitive marketing tactics on social media.

By Ben Whitley

/ 1 Jul 2021

JUUL’s $40 Million Settlement with North Carolina

What to Do After an Out-of-State Car Accident in North Carolina

Many people think that car accidents that happen out of their home state will become a major hassle. While no accident should be taken lightly, the laws that govern people’s responsibilities after an accident are very similar across the country. If you have been involved…

By Ben Whitley

/ 28 Jun 2021

What to Do After an Out-of-State Car Accident in North Carolina

How Long Do I Have to Sue for a Construction Accident?

Workers who are hurt on the job are required to provide written notification of the accident to their employer within 30 days. You have two years to file a workers’ compensation claim. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in North Carolina is three years, while wrongful death…

By Ben Whitley

/ 22 Jun 2021

How Long Do I Have to Sue for a Construction Accident?

Pool Accidents

A premises liability pool accident would occur when someone is injured at a swimming pool or swimming facility. There are local ordinances and rules that govern the operation of swimming pools as well as the common laws regarding premises liability cases.

By Ben Whitley

/ 15 Jun 2021

North Carolina Hurricane Insurance Claim Denials

When hurricanes make landfall, they leave devastation in their wake. Communities in North Carolina, ranging from the Outer Banks to Wilmington, are often damaged by heavy winds, soaking rains, and rising tides.

By Matthew Bissette

/ 7 Jun 2021

North Carolina Hurricane Insurance Claim Denials

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) Recall

Smith & Nephew recalled the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing metal liner five years after its initial release, when the device began to erode.

By Ben Whitley

/ 28 May 2021

Elmiron and Vision Loss

Every day, pharmaceutical companies produce new drugs to treat medical problems, but despite FDA approval, these drugs are not always safe. Some patients, after using Elmiron, developed vision problems.

By Ben Whitley

/ 24 May 2021

Lawsuit Against Gilead Sciences Claims Misconduct with HIV Medication

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the pharmaceutical producer Gilead Sciences, alleging that the company did not inform consumers of potential risks or side effects of their HIV medication, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF).

By Ben Whitley

/ 22 May 2021

Lawsuit Against Gilead Sciences Claims Misconduct with HIV Medication