We’re getting ready to start up our 27th year of the Safe Sober Prom Night Program, which is basically founded on the very simple principle of getting students to sign a pledge card, promising not to drink or use drugs on prom night, and in return they get a free T-shirt. It’s as simple as that.
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no comments According to the National Safety Counsel, in 2016 over 40,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes.
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no comments The new bicycle laws in North Carolina impose both rights and responsibilities on the rider.
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no comments Motorists are required to watch out for pedestrians all the time but pedestrians are required to follow the law also. Statistics regarding pedestrians show that most pedestrian accidents occur with a pedestrian getting hit from behind when they are walking on the wrong side of the road.
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no comments Civil litigation is a dispute between parties that is not a criminal case. It could be a corporation versus a corporation, domestic cases, contract disputes, insurance claims, personal injury claims. All of those are civil litigation.
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no comments Motorcycle accidents are different than auto accidents and are frequently the fault of the driver of the motor vehicle.
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no comments In North Carolina, hit and run accidents where the driver is never found, fall under uninsured motorist coverage and can be difficult cases.
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no comments Recent brain research shows it doesn’t make any difference when you have a hand held or a no hands system for your cell phone, they both distract the brain from what you’re doing which is driving.
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no comments North Carolina injury laws and accident laws are very complicated and they can be tricky so it can be very good advice to consult with a lawyer so that you don’t make any false steps as your case is progressing.
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no comments The most important thing to do after an automobile accident is check to make sure that you’re not injured and to help anybody who is injured. Many people ask if they should move the vehicle and we recommend that you not do that unless it is creating a major hazard.
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no comments In a country with millions of miles of roads and approximately 253 million cars, car accidents are an unfortunate fact of life. In the US alone, over 37,000 people die in road crashes every year. And nearly 2 and a half million Americans are injured or disabled in car accidents annually. The effects of road crashes are often long-term and far-reaching.
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no comments Social Security Disability is an intricate and multi-faceted area of law. For the scores of people who apply with little to no outside help, the process can be frustrating and overwhelming.
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no comments Every year, over 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs. And one in five dog bites require medical attention. With these alarming statistics in mind, many people are wondering what to do if their child is the victim of a dog bite.
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no comments Many people are probably familiar with the highly publicized big truck crash involving Tracy Morgan, an actor & comedian famous for his roles on SNL and 30 Rock. On June 7th, a Walmart truck crashed into a limo carrying Morgan and several friends. Morgan and several of the passengers were critically injured and one of the men in the car was killed. After the crash, concerns about semi-truck accidents have come to the forefront of public debate.
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no comments The unexpected death of a loved one can be one of the most life altering and painful experienced of a person’s life. According to the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory, death of a spouse and death of a close relative are two of the top 5 most stressful life events for the average person. And when the death was wrongful, when it was caused by someone else’s negligence it can be especially traumatic for those who are left behind.
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no comments Our government has a Social Security Disability program designed to assist individuals who are unable to work due to physical or mental limitations. However, the application process for SSD is complicated and a majority of applications are initially denied. This is where an experienced SSD lawyer can come in handy.
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no comments Worker’s compensation is a crucial part of our legal system today. But it is also a complex one, that is often confusing to many people.
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no comments Insurance policies specifically designed for outdoor and active lifestyle activities are so important. However, these policies are a part of the insurance world that a lot of people are unaware of.
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no comments TBIs can result from sports injuries, vehicle accidents, explosions in active military zones, falls, and much more. Traumatic brain injuries can affect people in the same way that other types of injuries can: victims are often unable to work and face mounting medical bills. However, because the brain is such a complex organ that doctors still have a limited understanding of, traumatic brain injuries are a very complex topic.
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no comments On TV, lawyers are often portrayed as self-serving, greedy “ambulance chasers,” looking to take advantage of bad situations. The legal system is frequently depicted as an ineffective and outdated structure, overwhelmed by frivolous lawsuits. However, more often than not, these portrayals don’t represent the truth.
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no comments Every year, millions of dollars of life insurance claims go uncollected. Oftentimes this is because beneficiaries are unaware of the policies. Additionally, many companies don’t go out of their way to track down beneficiaries after a policyholder dies.
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no comments According to the CDC, every day over 9 people are killed and over 1,000 people are injured in crashes involving a distracted driver.
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no comments Every year, over 10,000 people die in drunk driving accidents in the United States. That’s an average of about 1 person per hour. And hundreds of thousands of others are injured in alcohol-related car accidents. Annually, the monetary cost of DWI car crashes rings up to a staggering $37 billion. Similar, other controlled substances, such as illegal drugs, are a factor in almost 18% of car drivers deaths.
We have come a long way since the first drunk driving laws were established as early as 1907. But clearly, drunk and impaired driving is still a major issue affecting our country today and it requires discussion.
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no comments David Daggett speaks about Cyber Bullying: “Cyber bullying is causing problems for today’s teens. Over 43 percent of teens say they have been cyber bullied, and one in four have had it happen more than once. It is becoming easier for teens to bully each other online with the heavy use of cell phones and […]
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