When it comes to operating a motor vehicle, one poor decision can have catastrophic consequences. This is especially true when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In some cases, a single decision can result in wrongful death and impact lives...
Month: March 2013
Google hit with $7 million fine
After allegations were raised that Internet search firm Google was gathering people's personal data from various wireless networks, North Carolina's attorney general and a group of other attorneys revealed new privacy measures against the firm. In addition, the...
Some North Carolina surgical errors can be sponge related
When most people think of mistakes occurring during surgery, a complicated part of the procedure is typically comes to mind. However, there is another significant cause of surgical injury that is fairly straight forward. These surgical errors involve medical staff...
Was rabies infected North Carolina organ donor a wrongful death?
Death is often an unwelcome and unexpected part of life. It is a common denominator between people living in North Carolina and people all over the world. This truth is evidenced by the fact that one family in North Carolina is now facing the reality that a loved...
Time Warner decides to spin off into new corp.
Time Warner has made the decision to spin off the magazine unit of its company into a new group that will be known as "Time Inc." and will be publicly traded on the stock exchange. This decision will allow Time Warner to focus on cable television and films...
Tractor trailers can be a deadly force on North Carolina roads
The sheer size and weight of tractor trailers alone is enough to make them a dangerous force on the roadways. When their immense size and weight is combined with negligent operation or other unsavory circumstances, tractor trailers can become deadly. Recently, a...
Hit and run results in North Carolina wrongful death
Members of the North Carolina Highway Patrol are currently in pursuit of the vehicle responsible for the hit-and-run death of a 26-year-old man in Alamance County recently. Police state the seemingly wrongful death took place in the early morning hours along...
SEC investigates North Carolina pyramid scheme
In August 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission froze the assets of North Carolina-based company Rex Venture Group to investigate allegations that the company was illegally selling securities. The company operated ZeekRewards, a multi-level marketing operation,...
Lawsuit confidentiality agreements may undermine patient safety
Thankfully, serious errors are rare in the modern hospital system; many individuals in the Cumberland and Fayetteville area may never be affected by a therapeutic oversight. Unfortunately however, some medical professionals do make accidental mistakes or behave in a...
Local man injured by tire during NASCAR crash
Depending on the severity of the collisions in which they were involved, Fayetteville auto accident victims' recoveries can be painfully slow. Often, the emotional effects of car crashes compound their physical consequences, making recuperation even more difficult....