Roadwork in Fayetteville can be a real headache if it is slowing down your morning commute or making you late picking your kids up from school. Still, motorists must drive cautiously in construction sites, to avoid striking construction workers performing roadwork....
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North Carolina crash fatalities decreasing, but are still worrisome
For people on the North Carolina roads between 2020 and 2021, there was good reason to worry about safety. The auto accident statistics rose substantially as did the number of injuries and fatalities. Researchers, legislators and law enforcement have tried to...
Truck accidents commonly cause TBIs
Unfortunately, our daily driving is dangerous. There is just no way around that. However, while we may focus on car accidents, those crashes are often minor fender benders. However, truck accidents rarely are so minor. This is because commercial trucks dwarf cars in...
When can a class action lawsuit be heard by a federal court?
Any lawsuit can be complex and the same is true for class action lawsuits. One major part of a class action lawsuit is determining which court will hear the case—federal court or state court. The Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) of 2005 addresses the topic of when a...
The anatomy of a class action lawsuit
Class action lawsuits are brought by one person on behalf of many people who otherwise would have filed the same lawsuit on their own. The ruling in the class action lawsuit applies to everyone in the class. Class action lawsuits bring efficiency to the legal system,...
North Carolina victims of shady debt collector will get compensation
Being in debt will frequently lead to worry, fear and confusion as to how to get into a better financial situation. For North Carolina residents who are confronted with this problem, it can be made worse by aggressive attempts by debt collectors to get them to pay. In...
Those facing medical bills should know how to fight harassment
One of the most common ways in which North Carolina residents find themselves facing overwhelming debt is if they or a family member have health problems. This could be due to an illness, a condition or an accident. These medical bills accrue quickly and insurance—if...
Who is responsible for a motorcycle crash?
When a motorcycle is in a crash, the rider is at serious risk of having catastrophic injuries given the limited materials between the cyclist, the roadway, and the other vehicles. With so much damage often done, determining liability is crucial to helping crash...
Common FMLA violations may violate your employee rights
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), many North Carolina employees have the right to take leave to handle certain situations in their personal lives. Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for any of the following reasons: Birth of a...
Three-car collision kills one and injures two in Fayetteville
Alcohol used to be the principal substance that would be blamed for causing a traffic accident. In recent years, non-prescription drugs are receiving their share of the blame for serious motor vehicle accidents. A three-car collision in Fayetteville is being blamed on...