Jury Duty Scam Results In Identity Fraud

September 22, 2011

While this isn’t exactly a new scam, it’s apparently had a resurgence.  It’s the Jury Duty Scam.  Here’s how it works.  Someone calls you and identifies themselves as a court employee, maybe even something as fancy as a Jury Duty Coordinator.  They tell you that you received a summons for jury duty and that you [...]

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Fire Safety – Have An Evacuation Plan

September 19, 2011

Yes, our firm handles mostly automobile accidents but we do take on a variety of other injury claims.  Several years ago, I represented a wonderful man who got caught in a terrible house fire.  While trying to save his two young children, he received horrific burns which almost killed him.  And the ironic thing about [...]

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Duke Clinical Trials Conducted Using Faulty Science

September 15, 2011

A lawsuit has arisen against the Duke University Health System over clinical trials linked to a discredited researcher.  The lawsuit alleges that Duke tried to cover up questions about the research’s validity and performed unnecessary chemotherapy treatment on patients in the hopes of patenting a new cancer-screening drug. At the center of the controversy is [...]

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Why Is The Insurance Company Making Such A Low Offer?

September 15, 2011

It’s time for you to settle your auto accident case with the insurance company.  You have all your ducks in a row.  You’ve provided every bit of proof that they require (medical records, medical bills, lost wage documentation, receipts, witness statements, accident report, etc).  You are not looking to make a fortune.  You just want [...]

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Walk This Way!

September 6, 2011

Have you ever walked down the street in Raleigh, North Carolina when you find you need to cross at one of those busy intersections?  Are you one of those people that think that all pedestrians have the right of way when they are crossing the street?  Or are you one of those people who will [...]

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Recorded Statements to Insurance Adjusters

July 7, 2011

If you have been in a car accident in North Carolina, chances are you will get a call from an insurance adjuster within a day or two asking you to give a “recorded” statement.  They will tell you that you need to give this statement before they can process your claim.  You may feel pressured [...]

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Why The Casey Anthony Verdict Deserves Some Respect

July 6, 2011

Even though I am a personal injury trial lawyer based in Raleigh, North Carolina, I have been asked my opinion on the Casey Anthony murder trial in Florida at least a dozen times over the past month or so. I have done my best to deflect the question, as I have not followed this trial [...]

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Baby Tragically Killed When SUV Flips in Raleigh

June 29, 2011

I was heartbroken to see this story today that a 10 month old baby girl was killed in Raleigh, North Carolina when her mother’s SUV overturned causing the child to be thrown from the vehicle and pinned underneath.  My heart certainly goes out to the baby’s mother and family for this terrible tragedy.  This spurred [...]

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