Wilmington North Carolina Law Blog
How does inattentional blindness affect driver safety?
North Carolina drivers like you understand the dangers that distractions pose. Distracted driving behaviors cause a large number of crashes. Drowsy driving alone causes thousands of fatalities a year. But what about the lesser known distracted driving behaviors? What...
How will a relocation impact your custody arrangement?
As you work to move forward with your life following your divorce, you will inevitably come across new opportunities that may tend to pull you away from Wilmington. They may include the chance to pursue another relationship, the opportunity to advance your career, or...
How do I gather information following an auto accident?
Have you gotten into an accident? Perhaps you know someone who has. Even if you have not experienced a serious auto crash, there may come a time when another vehicle hits yours as you drive on the road. No matter your situation, you should know what kind of...
Life after an incomplete spinal cord injury
When a tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle on North Carolina roadways, the results can be devastating. Several tons of metal moving at highway speeds can cause permanent disabilities, altering the course of your life forever. We often represent clients...
Reviewing when (and for how long) professional drivers can work
Thanks to recent awareness raised on the issue of drowsy driving, many people in Wilmington are more cognizant of the dangers that sleep-deprived drivers may pose. This begs the question of what standards (if any) are in place to help regulate the amount of time...
Why was my workers’ compensation claim denied?
Were you injured at work? Did your work-related injury or illness keep you from your job for a few weeks? A lack of income for that amount of time can be scary, especially nowadays. North Carolina workers' compensation laws require employers to carry work comp...
Why unwed fathers may want to establish paternity
Fathers in North Carolina must go through a legal process to gain legal paternity. For married fathers, this process is straightforward and somewhat simple. For unmarried fathers, it has the potential to be a little more complex. Today we will look at reasons why...
What are the possible downsides of uncontested divorce?
While it might seem like a much easier process, uncontested divorces are not without their downsides. Of the 2,236,496 marriages that took place in 2017, approximately 787,251 ended in divorce. A large portion of these were uncontested divorces, meaning both parties...
How can I get Social Security Disability benefits?
If you can no longer work because of a physical or mental disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. This federal program is available to those with an eligible medical issue who have earned a certain number of SSDI work...
Is your employer required to carry workers’ compensation?
Were you injured on the job? It can happen, and it can cause you a lot of financial problems. Do you know how your state handles workers' compensation? Do you know if you can collect benefits if you are hurt at work? Workers' compensation laws and employer...
