Economic conditions have improved significantly in North Carolina and around the country in recent years, and some entrepreneurs in the Tar Heel State may be thinking that now is a good time to cash out and sell their businesses. While the volume of mergers and...
Month: February 2017
Study compares truck driver health with accident rates
Living a healthy lifestyle can be challenging for truck drivers in North Carolina and around the country. Operating a commercial vehicle is a relatively sedentary occupation, and the menus of roadside dining establishments do not always feature a wide variety of...
Federal government delays training standards for truck drivers
North Carolina programs that train drivers of commercial vehicles will need to wait to find out when standards published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will become effective. The FMCSA had originally intended the Minimum Training Requirements for...
Choosing a broker to help sell a business
A North Carolina entrepreneur who is looking to sell a company may want to do so with the help of a broker. However, there are many questions that a seller should ask prior to choosing one to work with. For example, it is important to know whether the broker is a...
When can someone file a wrongful death claim?
A death in a North Carolina family can substantially disrupt normal life and inflict financial hardships. When a surviving family member has cause to believe that negligent actions by another party resulted in the death, then a lawsuit can be brought forward on behalf...
Family sues German airline for crash that killed loved ones
North Carolina residents may be interested to learn that the family of an American mother and daughter who were killed in a plane crash that occurred in the French Alps filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Feb. 1. According to reports, the family is seeking compensation...
An increase in motorcycle accident deaths in 2015
Motorcycle riders in North Carolina face many dangers on the roads, and these dangers can be amplified by unsafe behaviors. A new report shows that decreased helmet use, lack of riding skills and increased alcohol and drug use have led to more motorcycle deaths in...
Offering legal help for victims of distracted drivers
Today's world is a busy one. From computers and fax machines to navigational devices and cellphones, we find ourselves relying on technology to help us with our tasks. However, our North Carolina personal injury law firm has seen firsthand how multitasking when...