by anthonyburts | Mar 31, 2020 | Tenant Law
Due to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), millions of people have lost their jobs and are unable to pay their bills and rent. For many, rent is due on the first of each month. Depending on where you live, there may be some forms of relief. Is there any relief...
by anthonyburts | Mar 28, 2020 | Nursing home abuse / neglect, Personal Injury
Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina, so it’s not surprising that it has the most nursing homes in its metro-area. At last count, the Charlotte metro area had approximately 84 nursing homes. In addition to the nursing homes, Charlotte is...
by anthonyburts | Mar 28, 2020 | Dog Bite, Personal Injury
A dog bite attack can be a very traumatic experience that may cause severe and long-lasting injuries. In 2017, State Farm paid out $1.8 million to settle dog bite claims that occurred in North Carolina. That same year, North Carolina came in at No. 14 in the entire...
by anthonyburts | Mar 27, 2020 | Car Accidents, Uninsured Motorists
Driving without insurance in North Carolina is illegal. However, it happens more often than you’d think. Nearly seven percent (7 %) of North Carolina drivers get behind the wheel without insurance. If you’ve been hit by an uninsured driver, or a driver whose...
On behalf of Burts Law, PLLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
Suffering from a traumatic brain injury is something most people never expect they’ll be dealing with. Many people will be lucky and avoid serious injuries in their lifetimes, but others won’t be. If you are someone who has suffered a traumatic brain injury, there is...
On behalf of Burts Law, PLLC | Mar 23, 2020 | DUI
Many people in the Charlotte area may know someone who has been charged with a DWI and had to go through the case. The image of police checkpoints and roadside sobriety tests may also give people the impression drunk driving charges are fairly common and don’t have to...
On behalf of Burts Law, PLLC | Mar 19, 2020 | Car Accidents
It’s horrible to think about a crash resulting in life-changing injuries, but serious collisions do happen all the time. In many of those cases, those who are injured will want to file a personal injury claim against the party responsible for the accident. Some of the...
by anthonyburts | Mar 12, 2020 | Car Accidents
Have you ever tried to stop someone from texting and driving? Maybe you were riding in the car with them when they pulled out their phone and started tapping away. Concerned for your own safety, you told them to put the phone down. Maybe they listened, but odds are...
by anthonyburts | Mar 8, 2020 | Criminal Law, Employment law
Under United States federal law, employers are allowed to conduct background checks of applicants and employees as long as the employer conducts the check directly instead of through a third party. However, if the employer uses a third-party vendor to conduct the...
