North Carolina’s New Minimum Speed Law (House Bill 864): What It Means for Drivers on I-40, I-85, and Other Highways Most North Carolina drivers know they can get a ticket for speeding. Now, for many highways, you can also get a ticket for driving too slowly. A new law, House Bill 864, changed the minimum […]
A life devoted to justice, service, and community Greensboro, N.C.– Ward Black Law announces with deep sadness that our founder and owner, Janet Ward Black, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Janet Ward was a devoted attorney, a visionary leader, and a tireless servant to North Carolinians. She led one of the state’s largest […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. It can develop after a distressing event on the job, such as a violent attack, workplace accident, or other trauma. If you develop PTSD after an incident that happens at work, you could qualify […]
Have you been in a car accident in Greensboro? If the collision was caught on a dashboard camera (dashcam), the video footage could play a key role in your accident injury claim. Here’s what you need to know about the role of dashcam videos in car accident cases and how a lawyer can make this […]
Ward Black Law Investigating Cases of Injuries from DCPA (Dacthal) Exposure Ward Black Law is actively investigating cases involving severe injuries linked to the chemical DCPA, also known as Dacthal. Children have been born with birth defects due to in utero exposure to this dangerous pesticide. Many of those affected include farming families who unknowingly […]
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect many aspects of a person’s health, including their ability to regulate body temperature. For individuals with a TBI and heat sensitivity, exposure to hot weather can worsen symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties. Understanding how brain injuries and extreme heat interact is essential for those […]
If you’re involved in a workers’ compensation case in North Carolina, your employer or their insurance company might offer you what is known as a clincher agreement. But what is a clincher agreement, and is it a good idea to accept one? A clincher agreement is a legal settlement that resolves a workers’ compensation claim […]
When I transitioned from full-time ministry to Ward Black Law, I knew I wanted to continue making an impact—but in a new way. Working in ministry taught me how to serve with compassion, walk with people through difficult seasons, and foster meaningful community engagement. I’ve carried those lessons into my role as the Director of […]
North Carolina is raising the minimum policy limits for car insurance from $30,000.00 to $50,000.00. In addition, the credit for liability monies for underinsured (UIM) coverage will be eliminated. Policy Limits Increase Policy limits for bodily injury are now mandated to be at least $50,000.00 in coverage. Policy limits coverage is the highest amount an […]