Often, when people file a lawsuit against a business owner for an injury, it’s due to some negligence regarding the upkeep of the business property. If someone slipped and fell, for example, it could be because the store owner failed to clean up a spill or neglected...
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Does your employer have to let you take a religious holiday off?
Americans celebrate a wide variety of religious holidays. Most employers, however, only recognize Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter. Meanwhile, people who are Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Greek Orthodox and other faiths celebrate holidays that are just as...
What you need to know if you’re offered immunity
You’ve probably seen people on TV shows who have been involved in some type of criminal activity being offered immunity by prosecutors for providing information on “bigger fish” – those who have done far more serious things than they have. This happens frequently with...
New legislation aims to tackle distracted driving
Can you remember what it was like to drive before everyone had a cell phone? You used to look at a paper map to find your way around. If you needed to make a call, you pulled over to a phone booth. Changing the music was done by flipping the cassette or turning the...
How serious are college crimes? Do you have to worry about long-term consequences?
As a parent of a child who has just gotten into trouble with the law, you may have many questions about what will happen next. It’s realistic to expect that your child will have some immediate consequences if they are convicted of a crime. What many parents fail to...
What role does the Administrative Law Judge have in your SSDI appeal?
If your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim is denied, your first step is to request a reconsideration. If the reconsideration is denied, you have 60 days to ask for an administrative hearing (or “disability hearing”) with an Administrative Law Judge...
What wrongful death damages are available in North Carolina?
Losing someone you love always leads to grief. However, when a loved one dies because of another person's negligence, it is nothing less than heartbreaking. When a spouse or other close relative dies, those left behind need resolution. In other words, survivors need...
A traumatic brain injury comes with many long-term consequences
As a species, humans are pretty hard-headed. It takes a lot to damage the human brain due to its encasement in the skull. When a traumatic brain injury (TBI) does occur, the consequences are often long-term and sometimes unexpected. Long-term physical effects In most...
Know the signs of employment discrimination in your workplace
It may be hard to believe, but many mistreated workers in Charlotte, North Carolina, are unsure if they suffer from employment discrimination. Sometimes, discrimination is obvious. Often, however, people may doubt their feelings and wonder if what's happening is...
What role does mediation play in workers’ comp cases?
If you get hurt on the job or acquire a work-related illness, applying for workers' compensation benefits just makes sense. The benefits can cover some of your lost wages and all of your medical expenses. Sadly, some people with valid claims for benefits receive a...