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The Real Impact Of A Construction Injury

Personal Injury If you work in construction, you know that you have to be safe – and you know that your employers should be keeping you safe any way they can. Safety meetings, protective equipment, the list goes on – but even with all these safeguards in place, you can still wind up hurt on […]

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Workers’ Compensation: Who is Eligible for an Alternative Penalty Request?

If you are a business owner and receive a penalty assessment letter from the Industrial Commission, you should contact an experienced attorney immediately. Who is eligible for an alternative penalty request in North Carolina depends on several factors. The North Carolina Industrial Commission is tasked with enforcing penalties for non-compliance with North Carolina General Statute […]

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What Are the Consequences of Speeding in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the basic speeding law prohibits drivers from driving at a speed that is “greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.” Ultimately this means the speed at which you should travel depends on the conditions of the road and weather at the time. In the state of North Carolina, […]

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What Is Contributory Negligence and How Does It Impact Your Case?

What is Contributory Negligence? Contributory negligence refers to the plaintiff’s own negligence of their safety that contributed to the injury or damage caused. In other words, finding reasoning to believe the plaintiff is at partial fault for the accident. Examples: Contributory Negligence in North Carolina North Carolina is one of five jurisdictions that still practices […]

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What Is The 287G Program and Where Is It Used In North Carolina?

The 287G of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act is a program that essentially allows select state and local agencies to act as immigration enforcement agents. In other words, it allows assistance to the federal government with enforcing immigration laws. In order to collaborate, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides these state and local […]

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