Wilmington North Carolina Law Blog
How does drowsy driving factor into crashes?
When you hit the road, any decision you make has the potential to affect drivers around you. Unfortunately, some people do not take this risk seriously and take their lives and the lives of others into their own hands. This is what happens when a driver hits the road...
How can I drive safely around trucks?
Getting into any kind of automobile accident has a level of risk, but if the other vehicle involved in the accident is a semi truck the risk of injury or death is high. Understanding how to maneuver around these highway behemoths is a necessity for safe driving....
Estate planning must-haves
Estate planning is the process of organizing how your properties should be managed or distributed in the event you become incapacitated or upon your death. As a result, you get to enjoy peace of mind, knowing your interests and those of your loved ones are protected,...
Is it possible to claim workers’ compensation for mental illness?
If you are one of the many North Carolina residents struggling with mental illness, you know that stressful work conditions may worsen your symptoms. In some cases, you may even know that work is the cause of your mental health challenges and wonder if there is a way...
What are my options in traffic court?
Getting a traffic ticket can be frustrating, particularly when you feel you did not deserve it. You may wonder if you have options to fight your ticket. The good news is that North Carolina law provides its citizens with rights even in traffic court. Instead of paying...
How do SSDI and SSI differ from each other?
If an injury or health condition disables you, you have options under Social Security to acquire benefits if you cannot keep working at your current job. You may have heard about the Social Security Disability Insurance program and are considering applying for it....
Should I talk to witnesses after a car accident?
If you are involved in a car accident, you may feel like you want to quickly determine who was a fault. There are some things you can do and should do while at the crash scene – provided you are not injured. Obviously, if you or others have been hurt, getting medical...
So, you sustained an injury on the job. Now what?
Many people would say pick yourself up, dust yourself off and return to the office, even if you still experience lingering pain and discomfort. The Accident Help Zone, however, says that the best thing you can do is take care of yourself. Not only will doing so help...
I’m a nanny who was hurt on the job. Can I get workers’ comp?
In North Carolina, nannies are typically classified as "domestic servants." And whether a domestic servant can receive workers' comp depends on who is officially their employer. Are all jobs covered by workers' comp in North Carolina? The short answer is "no." With a...
Who is responsible if I am injured by a food delivery driver?
It wasn't all that long ago that all food deliveries consisted of pizza. Now thanks to services like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, you can have any meal delivered to your home or work. The popularity of food delivery means more drivers on the road, but what happens...
