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We are inviting you to help a child in need experience the joy of Christmas. We are collecting new, unwrapped toy donations for the Marine’s Toys for Tots toy drive now through December 13th. On December 6th, join us at the firm for our Kick-Off Event! Donated toys will be delivered to needy children in […]

Asbestos Exposure Sites in North Carolina

For decades, asbestos posed severe health risks that went unaddressed despite its known dangers. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally took definitive action by banning the import and use of this toxic substance. However, countless people have developed and will develop asbestos-related illnesses like mesothelioma while the authorities waited to act. Ward Black Law is one […]

We are inviting you to help a child in need experience the joy of Christmas. We are collecting new, unwrapped toy donations for the Marine’s Toys for Tots toy drive now through December 8th. On December 1st, join us at the firm for our Kick-Off Event! Donated toys will be delivered to needy children in […]

The legal publication’s list is limited to 18 lawyers statewide recognized as the most respected and accomplished in their practice area. GREENSBORO, NC, March 14, 2023/24-7PressRelease/ — Ward Black Law is pleased to announce that principal owner and personal injury attorney Janet Ward Black earned one of only 18 spots on the 2023 Power List: […]

Greensboro, NC – On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro dedicated its first of 6 homes in the Willow Oaks community for its Women Build 2021 project. This dedication ceremony took place for Tamieka Smith and her two sons, Christian and Cameron.  Ward Black Law, one of the Foundation Sponsors, for the […]

ventilator machines

We are currently not accepting CPAP/BiPAP cases. Did you know that last June the FDA recalled specific ventilator machines, including Philips Respironics ventilators? They were recalled because of dangerous risks to the health of people who use the machines.  There is a foam in each machine that is used to lessen the sound and vibration. […]

breathing machine

The FDA has recently issued an order requiring Philips Respironics to inform all patients that there has been a recall of some of their breathing machines.  To learn more about the recall and the new FDA orders, follow the link below. If you or someone you know has used a recalled CPAP machine by Philips […]

During Janet Ward Black‘s tenure as President of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA), she started the initiative known as 4ALL Statewide Service Day that would serve individuals across the state of North Carolina that had legal questions…for FREE!  This NCBA service day has continued every year since its beginning in 2008 and just completed their […]

young male handyman fractured hand calling

Workers’ compensation benefits provide medical treatment and financial support to injured employees in North Carolina. Unfortunately, as helpful as these benefits are, the money you’ll receive will typically be a smaller percentage of your actual wages. That means injured workers might still face financial hardships during treatment and recovery. So, if you require additional money […]

Personal injury lawyers signing papers

What does it mean when my lawyer tells me “we are going to file suit?” Filing a lawsuit in North Carolina for personal injury cases creates a general timeline as follows: filing of a complaint, an answer by the defendant(s), the discovery period, mediation, trial. Each has its own distinct features and rules. Filing of […]