We are currently not accepting CPAP/BiPAP cases. Did you know that last June the FDA recalled specific ventilator machines, including Philips Respironics ventilators? They were recalled because of dangerous risks to the health of people who use the machines. There is a foam in each machine that is used to lessen the sound and vibration. […]
The FDA has recently issued an order requiring Philips Respironics to inform all patients that there has been a recall of some of their breathing machines. To learn more about the recall and the new FDA orders, follow the link below. If you or someone you know has used a recalled CPAP machine by Philips […]
During Janet Ward Black‘s tenure as President of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA), she started the initiative known as 4ALL Statewide Service Day that would serve individuals across the state of North Carolina that had legal questions…for FREE! This NCBA service day has continued every year since its beginning in 2008 and just completed their 15th […]
What does it mean when my lawyer tells me “we are going to file suit?” Filing a lawsuit in North Carolina for personal injury cases creates a general timeline as follows: filing of a complaint, an answer by the defendant(s), the discovery period, mediation, trial. Each has its own distinct features and rules. Filing of […]
Many different factors can impact the value of your North Carolina car accident settlement. The team at Ward Black Law explores the facts and evidence that could impact your compensation and will help maximize your car accident settlement. What Impacts Car Accident Settlement Amounts? Any of the following factors can impact the value of your […]
The C12 Group recognized the personal injury law firm Ward Black Law’s founder for her ‘faithfulness, servant leadership, courageousness in advancing ministry and remarkable diligence in trusting God.’ GREENSBORO, NC, June 10, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ — Personal injury attorney Janet Ward Black has received the C12 Hero Award from The C12 Group, the country’s largest network […]
What is a “gap in treatment?” If you have ever tried settling a personal injury claim on your own you may have come across the term, “gap in treatment.” This term is used by the insurance company as an attempt to reduce your settlement. A “gap in treatment” refers to a prolonged period between your […]
In North Carolina, underinsured motorist coverage protects you against other drivers who do not carry enough insurance coverage to compensate you completely for your injuries. Underinsured motorist coverage is commonly referred to as UIM. UIM coverage applies when you are injured in a car crash and the at-fault driver has less liability insurance coverage than […]
Allergan, a global medical device manufacturer, launched a worldwide recall of its textured breast implants in 2019 due to the risk that patients could develop a related form of cancer. The move opened the way for lawsuits on behalf of patients experiencing adverse reactions. The recall came at the request of the Food & Drug […]
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused anxiety for people across the United States, but some people have more reason to worry than others. While any given person faces similar chances of being infected if exposed to the virus, certain groups are more likely to die if they become ill. These groups include older people, people […]