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Allergan, a global medical device manufacturer, launched a worldwide recall of its textured breast implants in 2019 due to the risk that patients could develop a related form of cancer. The move opened the way for lawsuits on behalf of patients experiencing adverse reactions. The recall came at the request of the Food & Drug […]

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused anxiety for people across the United States, but some people have more reason to worry than others. While any given person faces similar chances of being infected if exposed to the virus, certain groups are more likely to die if they become ill. These groups include older people, people […]

workers compensation claim

Ordinarily, Workers’ Compensation is not about fault or bad conduct, however, NCGS § 97-12 proscribes a 10% increase or decrease in compensation paid by the employer depending on whether the employee or employer acts badly. There are two ways an employer can be penalized 10%: Willful failure of the employer to comply with any statutory […]

Ward Black Law November 2020 Newsletter Read our latest newsletter to learn more about what is going on at Ward Black Law!

The 700 Club recently featured Ward Black Law in a segment called “Doing the Impossible to Bless Others.” The Greensboro, North Carolina law firm was excited to be featured on the 700 Club, which highlighted the company’s purpose-driven commitment to give away ten percent of its revenue to a range of worthy causes. Ward Black […]

Greensboro, North Carolina attorney Janet Ward Black was recently named “Lawyer of the Year” in the Triad for personal injury litigation – plaintiffs by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Lawyers”. Each year only one lawyer in a metropolitan region is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for that practice area. Additionally, Black was […]

Couple speaking with a doctor

You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve read the ads. But still, you might be wondering, what exactly do mesothelioma lawyers do for patients and their families? Being diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease comes with a heavy financial burden. Treating mesothelioma and other conditions can end up costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. No one deserves the […]

Gabe Snyder

Attorney Gabriel Snyder has joined the Greensboro law firm of Ward Black Law. He will focus his practice on representing North Carolinians who have been injured or killed at work or in accidents. He will also represent people whose property has been negatively impacted by road and highway expansion projects. “We are grateful that Gabe […]

If you are reading this, you or a loved one has probably just been through something truly terrible. Truck accident victims are often in a great deal of pain, frequently confused about whom to trust, and may not understand what the real priorities are right now. At Ward Black Law, we never lose our focus […]

Tractor Trailer Accident

What you do or don’t do with medical care and follow-up after an accident with a tractor trailer can have enormous consequences. Ward Black Law has extensive experience with cases like these in North Carolina, and we have outlined what you should be mindful of right now. The last thing you want to do in […]