One of the most common reasons insurance companies use to deny your claim is to characterize your injury as not being caused by an “Accident.” So in this article we explain the types of injuries and workplace incidents that qualify as “Accidents” under North Carolina law, what claims workers’ compensation covers vs. denies, and what you can do to avoid hurting your claim (or getting it denied) if you talk to the insurance carrier before hiring a North Carolina workers’ comp attorney.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that two members of our personal injury team in Raleigh, Justin Osborn and Joe Budd, have been recognized as members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America. Founded in 1993, fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers have been selected as members.
Read MoreFor a second (and third) straight year, our founding partners, Matt Gambale and Seth Beckley, were recognized as “Rising Stars” by North Carolina Super Lawyers, a designation earned by less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state. Matt was named a Top Criminal Defense Attorney in Raleigh, NC and Seth was named a Top Personal Injury Attorney in Raleigh, NC.
Read MoreDetermining the average settlement for a North Carolina personal injury case is difficult because there are so many different types and severity of injuries. In North Carolina, according to statewide statistics, smaller personal injury cases settle for an average of $52,900, but a number of facts and factors go into the value of a case. We discuss those here:
Read MoreOn December 3rd, our own, Justin Osborn, will be joining Clio’s Innovate Legal Online Series for a panel discussion on law firm innovation and the need for providing legal services to overlooked and underserved markets.
Read MoreWhether it’s Memorial Day weekend, New Years Eve, the Fourth of July, or Christmas, we always see an increase in car accidents around the holidays. This guide explores the facts, factors, and data surrounding dangerous holiday travel in North Carolina.
Read MoreOur firm is honored to be the recipient of the 2020 Reisman Award for Community Champion from Clio, the leader in cloud-based legal technology. The annual Reisman Awards—given to only five law firms—recognize extraordinary Clio customers for displaying excellence in their fields and making an impact in their communities.
Read MoreAll four of our founding partners - Justin Osborn, Matthew Gambale, Seth Beckley, and Joe Budd - were recognized and inducted into the 2019 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society. Induction into the Pro Bono Honor Society is reserved for North Carolina attorney’s who completed more than 50 hours of pro bono legal services as set forth in North Carolina Rule of Professional Conduct 6.1. We are proud to report that each of our founding partners completed more than 300 hours in 2019 to receive the honor, among the most in the state.
Read MoreThis week, in a milestone legal decision, the U.S. Supreme Court finally held that protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also apply to members of the LGBTQ community. In its clear and unambiguous ruling, the Court stated “An employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender defies the law.” Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreA criminal record can serve as a significant barrier to gainful or better employment, securing housing, guardianship of your children, interactions with the police, and other aspects of living a normal, dignified life. Unfortunately, even if your criminal charge is old or your case was dismissed, those charges are likely still on your criminal record and may still be affecting your life. Here’s a guide that explains the expunction process in North Carolina because none of us should be permanently defined or limited by our past.
Read MoreOur firm is honored to be the recipient of the 2020 Small Firm Pro Bono Award from the North Carolina Bar Association. Every year, only one small law firm in the state - based on peer nominations - is recognized by the NCBA Pro Bono Committee for its work giving back to the community.
Read MoreCOVID-19 (“coronavirus”) is affecting and changing many of the laws, rights, and institutions that are part of our daily lives (even if just temporarily). Because of the rapid pace of change, that’s created uncertainty and questions about evictions, rent, utilities, traffic tickets, and criminal charges, among others. Here are answers to some of the questions we’ve gotten most recently:
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