Most people know how devastating a fatal car crash can be, but they don’t always stop to consider the extent of the tragedy. Not only is the victim’s life taken away, but the lives of those who cared for the victim are irreversibly damaged. One little boy in North...
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Changes in income may reflect in child support payments
Many parents understand that if they are not married to their child’s other parent, they may still be responsible for financial support. Paying child support may seem straightforward, as it is typically based on the parents’ levels of income. However, the income of...
Driver may be blamed in passenger death due to car accident
When a car crash takes a life, it is a tragedy in any circumstance. Many North Carolina families know this pain all too well after losing loved ones due to someone else’s careless mistake. One recent fatal car accident is currently under investigation as police work...
Are you sharing the road with a distracted driver?
Construction, weather, changing traffic patterns and the normal hustle and bustle of traffic are enough to keep you busy while you drive. You may also be looking for your next turn or trying to remember how to get to your destination. Driving can be an all-consuming...
What impact could a manager’s lie have on workers’ compensation?
Most North Carolina companies and the people who work for them ensure that they do everything within their control to keep employees safe on the job. Unfortunately, there are those who may not hold themselves to that standard and may even go so far as to lie about...
Motorcyclist dies after detached trailer causes car accident
People who follow the rules of the road generally assume that their good driving behavior will prevent any traffic collisions. They are generally correct in that assumption, but there are still ways that drivers may show neglect that they haven’t considered. One of...
Recipients may soon see an increase in Social Security disability
Many people in this country cannot work due to disability. They may have to rely on Social Security disability or other Social Security retirement benefits in order to care for themselves and their loved ones. Recently, the Social Security Administration announced...
Workers’ compensation: Fatal accident at Tyson food plant
The death of an employee who was on the job is not just a tragedy for those who cared about the person, but it can have serious consequences for the company involved. North Carolina companies generally want to do the right thing for the families of their employees,...
Making DWI a habit
Despite the fact that North Carolina is among the strictest states when it comes to penalties for alcohol-related driving offenses, many still see driving while impaired as a minor offense that they do not need to fear or take seriously. Nothing could be further from...
How divorce impacts Social Security
After a divorce, people may think that they have no right to access Social Security spousal benefits through their ex-spouse. However, that assumption may not be accurate. It won’t be possible to do so in all situations, but experts say that there are certain...