As part of your employment, you may have been issued a company cellphone. While this makes work easier, some people in the Fayetteville area may feel like due to having a company cellphone they are always “on call” and simply cannot ignore the ding of a text message...
Month: December 2020
What are the different types of car accident damages?
Victims of car accidents can recover compensation for their damages when they have been injured by a negligent or careless driver. It is helpful for car accident victims to understand how a personal injury claim for damages can help them and to be familiar with the...
Distracted driving is dangerous and should be avoided
Distracted driving is dangerous and can cause serious car accidents and injuries to victims. The injuries and harm associated with a distracted driving-related car accident can be something victims and families are left facing and dealing with for a lifetime. For that...
North Carolina falls short of traffic safety goal
The North Carolina Department of Transportation had two big-picture goals for 2020: to improve traffic safety and to reduce the fatality rate for motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, these goals were not met. Last year, the traffic fatality rate was 1.21. As of this...
Be prepared to counter vicarious liability defenses
Truck accident injuries can be extensive, severe, and long-lasting. In fact, many truck accident victims end up facing life-long catastrophic injuries that place serious limitations on their ability to function and live a normal life. These injuries are usually...
Nearly one million crockpots recalled after burn complaints
Common but defective household products can cause serious and painful burn injuries. The company owning Crock-Pot recently recalled almost one million pressure cookers because of a potential burn risk from lids that suddenly detached. At least 99 consumers suffered...
What is self-dealing?
Business problems are not confined to competitors or economic conditions. A person can harm their business partners, associates, or employers when they act in their self-interest and violate their duty of trust. Violating this fiduciary duty through self-dealing can...
The business formation process
During the start-up phase of a business, there are many important decisions to make and one is which type of business form to use. For that reason, new business owners need to be aware of the different business formation options available to them. There are several...
Legal protections when a loved one has been wrongfully killed
Wrongful death legal protections can be crucial for loved ones of victims who have been wrongfully killed. Surviving family members can receive help and compensation for the harm they have suffered and should be familiar with wrongful death legal protections for that...