DAY AT THE POOL DEADLY FOR LITTLE GIRL

(Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog)
For one family in Winston-Salem, North Carolina the unthinkable occurred. Their six-year old girl was found unresponsive in the deep end of the Kimberly Park Pool. She was at the pool with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. Reportedly, there were eight lifeguards on duty at the time of the incident. The victim's grandfather, commented that the accident was preventable, stating, "if you have eight lifeguards on each end of the pool, somebody should have taken responsibility if the child ...
July 2, 2009 10:13 am
... . Kids and Cars says about two children a week are killed in back-over accidents, with at least 49 others injured. Between 2001 and 2006, 474 kids died ... a driveway or parking space, or driving their vehicle in reverse. A driver that causes a North Carolina injury accident can be held liable for personal injury or wrongful death. Steps that ... crash lawyers represent adults and minors injured in North Carolina motor vehicle crashes. We have personal injury law offices in Charlotte, Hickory, and Monroe.
June 30, 2009 09:07 pm
... speak to a personal injury attorney for free. As reported in an earlier blog, a blast at a ConAgra Slim Jim processing plant in North Carolina killed 3 employees. Now two workers who were hurt in the explosion are suing a sub-contractor hired ... accidental. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a work-related accident in Southern California, please contact the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for help now. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call us at 1-800- ...
June 28, 2009 12:20 am
... The Booze It and Lose It: Operation Firecracker campaign is an effort to decrease the number of driving accidents that occur around the 4th of July holiday. Last year, there were 377 North ... and His Clinch Mountain Boys were hurt in a hit and run North Carolina car accident when a drunk driver that was speeding rear-ended the vehicle they were riding ... Drunk Driving Dr. Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys Our Charlotte car accident law firm is committed to helping the victims of drunk driving ...
June 27, 2009 10:11 am
... Governor Beverly Perdue signed the new law. The ban on text messaging will hopefully decrease the number of North Carolina car accidents caused by this modern, bad habit. Not ... continue to text and drive at the same time. 80% of motorists are reportedly are in favor of laws banning texting while driving, yet two out of five drivers admit ... , composing, or reading texts while behind the steering wheels of their vehicles. AAA Carolinas says that one out of five motorists does not pay 100% attention ...
June 22, 2009 07:03 pm
... Governor Beverly Perdue signed the new law. The ban on text messaging will hopefully decrease the number of North Carolina car accidents caused by this modern, bad habit. Not ... continue to text and drive at the same time. 80% of motorists are reportedly are in favor of laws banning texting while driving, yet two out of five drivers admit ... , composing, or reading texts while behind the steering wheels of their vehicles. AAA Carolinas says that one out of five motorists does not pay 100% attention ...
June 22, 2009 09:37 am

Victory for Claimant in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Ruling

(North Carolina Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog)
... lower court awarded him medical benefits as well as disability payments. Lack of Insurance Coverage Under North Carolina law, employers who have more than three employees must carry insurance for workers' compensation. ... Coverage The commission initially found the employer liable for damages of $50 a day, starting from the day of the accident, pursuant to the above-mentioned law that mandates insurance coverage. The unsatisfied claimant appealed this decision, arguing that his employer should ...
June 19, 2009 07:29 pm
... employee, any on-the-job injury you suffer should be discussed with a lawyer - whether a loved one has been killed in an accident, or if you have been injured from repetitive-stress or a traumatic event. An explosion at a Slim Jim manufacturing plant left 3 ... about your or your loved one's workplace-related injury. The deadly Slim Jim plant blast happened at a factory in North Carolina. The force of the explosion caused a wall to blow out of the plant and made the roof collapse. As the smell of ...
June 18, 2009 09:42 am
... each state wore seat belts. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, North Carolina had a 89.8% seat belt usage rate for last year, ... party may be a truck driver, another car driver, a motorcyclist, a train operator, a pedestrian, the North Carolina city where the car crash occurred, or an auto manufacturer. For example, if your ... 90% in all states, NHTSA, May 2009 (PDF) Our Charlotte, North Carolina car accident lawyers would like to talk to you about your motor vehicle ...
June 17, 2009 05:12 am
... drinks and four beers at Tony's Bar prior to the deadly drunk driving accident. According to the prosecution, her BAC level was .18-which is more than double the ... the plea offer. Her conviction comes with a lengthier sentence. Hit and Run Accidents By law, drivers involved in a motor vehicle crash are supposed to stop at a crash site. ... and death if the injured party is in need of medical attention. An experienced North Carolina car accident law firm can help you deal with your case involving a ...
June 13, 2009 08:12 pm

Explosion at ConAgra Foods plant, 3 workers missing

(Washington Injury Attorney Blog)
... roof to collapse. At least 20 people were taken to area hospitals with injuries, some with serious burns. The ConAgra plant is located in Garner, North Carolina. The Mayor, Ronnie Williams, said that there was no warning signs before the explosion. The cause of the explosion is not ... of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in industrial and construction accidents and the families of those who have died. Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail .
June 9, 2009 02:11 pm
... Michelle Austin from Hopewell High School in Mecklenburg, Elizabeth Henry from Provide Day School in Mecklenburg, Annalise Farris from North Lincoln High School in Lincoln, India Prather from Monroe High School in Union, Lauren Houston from South Caldwell High ... a drunk teenager gets behind the steering wheel of a car. Our North Carolina personal injury law firm applauds our winners' ideas about how to prevent teen driving accidents from happening. Our Charlotte car accident attorneys witness on a ...
June 9, 2009 12:17 pm

South Carolina's Deadly Upstate Roadways

(South Carolina Injury Law Journal)
... your focus change. Always remember your duties to be responsible on the roadways of South Carolina. Here were some of the articles reported by The Greenville News & Anderson Independent ... Westside Crash- Two brothers from Mexico were killed in a freakish three-vehicle accident on Farrs Bridge Road near the Greenville-Pickens line on Wednesday evening. Jesus ... Jack Hall Jr. of Fork Shoals. McCoy was driving her 2005 Honda north on Fairview Road when she crossed over the center line and struck Hall ...
June 9, 2009 05:47 am
... suspended an employee but deny that Jarrett was the victim of nursing home abuse. North Carolina law defines caretaker abuse to include the intentional act of inflicting physical injury or ... home worker isn't intentionally trying to hurt a resident or withhold the proper care, injuries and accidents can happen. Nursing inexperience can lead to fall ... 3, 2009 National Center on Elder Abuse Related Web Resources: Nursing Homes, Medicare.gov North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services Our ...
June 8, 2009 11:35 am
... a phenomenon known as Graduation. Unfortunately for a group of North Carolina teens, some very bad choices turned their standard year-end senior prank into a tragic accident that left one teenage boy badly injured. It all started when a group of masked high school students and alumni, ... result in injuries that require long term care and potential for loss of income. If you are experiencing such a tragedy, call MLN Law at (404) 531-9700 for caring, aggressive representation.
June 1, 2009 01:11 am
... causing a motor vehicle crash. Unfortunately, what can end up happening is that by quickly turning the steering wheel to prevent an accident from happening, a single-vehicle rollover or a collision with another motor vehicle can result. In January, Joseph Gerald ... lead to catastrophic North Carolina car accidents that can cause serious injuries or deaths. In these instances, it is time to contact an experienced Raleigh, North Carolina car crash law firm about your case. Other common mistakes that ...
June 1, 2009 12:33 am

Recent Insurance Related Legislation

(The Insurance and Reinsurance Report)
... or classification of employees for the purpose of lessening or reducing the premium otherwise chargeable for Workers Compensation insurance coverage. North Carolina House Bill 334 (Introduced Feb. 26, 2009, Last Action May 6, 2009) This bill ... 3, 2009, Last Action May 4, 2009) This bill relates to the regulation of certain market conduct activities of certain life, accident and health insurers and health benefit plan issuers. It provides civil liability and administrative and criminal penalties. ...
May 31, 2009 09:15 pm

North Carolina DUI accident

(DUI Attorneys Blog)
... lady couldn't). Here's another sad story that happened last night in North Carolina. I present these types of stories so that my readers don't lose ... at West Lee Road near Taylors. Lance Cpl. Jeff Gaskin of the South Carolina Highway Patrol says that the driver of a 2002 Chevroley SUV, 31-year old Karen ... Baker was pronounced dead at the scene. Greene was wearing a seatbelt and not injured in the accident. She is currently being held at the Greenville County Detention Center pending a bond hearing. ...
May 30, 2009 09:34 am

Amelia Island Personal Injury & Boat Accident Lawyers

(Jacksonville Personal Injury Blog)
... 'sea islands', which stretch along the east coast of the United States, from South Carolina to Florida. Known as the "Isle of Eight Flags", it has had the following flags flown over ... , abundant wildlife, and pristine waters. Voted #6 among Top 10 North American Islands by Conde Nast Traveler's 2008 Reader's Choice ... are bound to happen. When these Amelia Island personal injury accidents are the result of the negligence of others, the law offices of Farah and Farah can help represent your interests. ...
May 28, 2009 06:40 pm
... to meet with Wayne's biological father, who had never met his daughter-in-law and grandchildren before. However, on Friday morning, on Interstate 77 close to Elkin, the ... minivan Wayne was driving. The other person riding in the car with the 59-year-old car accident victim was Sandra Mowry, 57, who was seriously injured. 50-year-old Bonnie ... Department of Transportation NHTSA Our experienced Charlotte, North Carolina car accident law firm can help you explore your legal options for personal injury ...
May 28, 2009 04:37 pm