Getting hurt at work can be traumatic and stressful. Sometimes, it’s made worse by the realization that it might have been due to your own mistake. The flurry of questions that follow can be overwhelming: “Will I receive any compensation?” “How will I pay my medical bills?” “What if I’m too hurt to return to […]
In the early 20th century, doctors identified a link between exposure to asbestos and several diseases. However, because asbestos provides excellent insulation and heat-resistance capabilities, manufacturers continued to use its fibers in numerous applications for decades, putting their profits ahead of public safety. Many began phasing out production only in the 1970s, but asbestos products […]
Asbestos exposure is known to cause severe and deadly health conditions like lung cancer and mesothelioma. While a series of actions by federal agencies significantly curtailed asbestos use in construction beginning in the 1970s, asbestos-containing materials are still present in many older buildings and are still being used in the United States in certain applications. […]
In North Carolina, motorists must yield to pedestrians crossing the road in marked crosswalks and take reasonable steps to avoid hitting pedestrians even when they proceed without the right of way. Given the latter obligation, you might reasonably wonder what happens if you hit a pedestrian not in a crosswalk by accident. Can they file […]
If you suffered an injury while riding your motorcycle in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you might wonder if it matters that you were not wearing a helmet. Do you have to wear a helmet in North Carolina? Yes. You and any passenger on your motorcycle must wear a helmet according to state […]
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) allows veterans and their families affected by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 to seek benefits for their losses. Veterans who served at Camp Lejeune and were exposed to contaminants in the water can file civil lawsuits against the United States government […]
The legal publication’s list is limited to 18 lawyers statewide recognized as the most respected and accomplished in their practice area. GREENSBORO, NC, March 14, 2023/24-7PressRelease/ — Ward Black Law is pleased to announce that principal owner and personal injury attorney Janet Ward Black earned one of only 18 spots on the 2023 Power List: […]
Women who use chemical hair-straightening products have a higher risk of developing uterine cancer than women who do not, according to a study from the National Institutes of Health. Researchers also studied the effects of highlights, dyes, perms, and bleach and found no association between those products and uterine cancer. The study involved 33,497 women between […]
Are you a motorcyclist in North Carolina? You may frequently find yourself stuck in traffic, longing for a way to navigate more efficiently. Lane-splitting might seem like the solution to your problem, but is it legal in North Carolina? This article looks at the laws, benefits, and risks of this controversial motorcycle-riding technique. What Is […]
When you get hurt at work, you have a lot to worry about, like getting proper treatment for your injuries. However, while getting that treatment, you may wonder if you should also be taking timely steps to protect your right to collect workers’ compensation benefits. In other words, “Is there a statute of limitations on […]