Year: 2015

WFMY News reported last night that a worker died in an on-the-job accident at the Winston-Salem Innovation Quarter job site.  The article states that “the incident has been classified as an accidental workplace death” and is under current investigation. Unfortunately, this is not the only fatal workplace accident a North Carolina…

The Charlotte Observer reported yesterday that boating groups are calling for stricter safety precautions for boating in North Carolina due to the three fatalities that occurred over the weekend and the many others that have occurred this season. The article mentioned that “operator inattention and inexperience” cause the most boating…

With 68% of American households owning dogs, it is clear they are man’s best friend. Yet even the most friendly animals will bite if mistreated, provoked or put in a defensive situation. An estimated 4.5 million people in the U.S. suffer dog bites each year, according to the U.S. Centers…

WNCN reports that on June 23rd, a worker at the Purolator Filters plant in Fayetteville passed away while working, possibly due to the high temperatures North Carolina has been experiencing recently. The article states that The North Carolina Department of Labor will carry out an investigation of the tragic incident. As…

Congratulations to our managing partner, Ben Cochran for snagging a spot on this year’s “Top 40 under 40” list released by The National Trial Lawyers. According to the website, the “Top 40 under 40” is a professional organization that can be joined by invitation only. In order to receive this invitation, the…

By now, most of us have heard or read about the terrifying shark attacks that have happened in the past week. WWAY provides information about the first in this rash of attacks, which occurred Thursday at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. On Thursday, June 11th, a 13-year-old girl’s foot was bitten by a…

WNCN reported today that the NC DMV will begin testing their new online driver license renewal technology. This could prevent us from having to stand in those notoriously long lines! The DMV calls this new type of license “more secure and durable,” not to mention far more convenient to obtain. Drivers…

A nursing home is supposed to be a place where the elderly receive the professional care and attention they need, particularly when in frail health, suffering from dementia or other health conditions. Citizens in many states have become so concerned about nursing home abuse that there is a push for…

Duke Energy Progress has not seen the end of controversy since they were taken to federal court with a $102 million penalty (the second largest amount ever fined under the Clean Water Act) for a coal ash spill affecting a number of North Carolina rivers. Nine misdemeanor violations of the Clean…

It is a mistake to overlook the availability of workers’ compensation benefits if you have been injured in a car or truck accident that was connected to your job duties. Motor vehicle accidents of all kinds are among the most common causes of work-related injuries. Even if driving is not…