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Being involved in a car accident is a shocking experience. Many crash victims forget the importance of collecting evidence at the scene precisely because they are disoriented and overwhelmed. However, taking good photos of the accident’s aftermath is one of the most important things you can do to protect your legal rights and improve your […]
Nearly 65,000 private-industry workers in North Carolina suffered a nonfatal workplace injury or illness in one recent year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many injured workers count on workers’ compensation benefits as they recover, only to face retaliation from their employers after filing their claim. Employers have even wrongfully fired injured employees because […]
As pandemic-related restrictions and travel hesitancy continue to dissolve throughout the U.S., local authorities urge drivers to stay safe and plan for Memorial Day weekend. Reports predicted that roughly 60 percent more people would travel more than 50 miles away from home for Memorial Day in 2021 compared to 2020 – and holiday traffic could increase even […]
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 […]
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. […]
North Carolina allows for the recovery of punitive damages when the defendant was responsible for one or several of the following aggravating factors: fraud, malice and willful or wanton conduct. Willful or wanton conduct is defined as “the conscious and intentional disregard of and indifference to the rights and safety of others, which the defendant […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]