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Defective Drugs
- Sepsis Drug Xigris Pulled From Shelves Worldwide Due to Ineffectiveness
- Types of Drug Injuries
- Qualitest Recalls Birth Control Pills
- FDA Warns That Epilepsy Drug Can Cause Cleft Lips And Palates
- Bristol-Myers Recalls Blood Pressure Drug Avalide – Again
Automobile Accidents
- First Woman Prosecuted Under “Run and You’re Done” Law
- Series of NC Car Crashes Around the Holidays
- Driving Tips for Seniors
- Prevent Falling Asleep at the Wheel
- Tractor-Trailer Safety Violations
North Carolina Workers' Compensation
- Florida Convicts NC Man of Workers' Comp Fraud
- Why You Need Workers’ Comp in North Carolina
- When Workers’ Comp is Denied
- Most Hazardous Workplace: Agriculture
- NC Budgets May Cut First Responders’ Workers’ Comp
Disability Insurance - ERISA Attorney
Social Security Disability
- Lawmakers Discuss Stricter Social Security Disability Check Distribution
- NC Protests Social Security Cuts
- Social Security Benefits Rising in 2012
- SSDI Claims Denied in NC
- NC Social Security Disability Disputes
Nursing Home Neglect
- 3 Safety Tips for Senior Air Travel
- Elder Abuse Statistics
- What is Elder Self-Neglect?
- Negligent Nursing Homes in NC
- NC Silver Alert Anniversary
Medical Malpractice, Hospital Malpractice, Professional Negligence
- Drug Deaths Now Higher Than Car Crash Deaths
- What to Do if You Experienced a Misdiagnosis
- Involuntary Hospital Discharge Leads to Death
- NC Law Protects Victims of Medical Malpractice
- Post-Op Problems Might Not be a Doctor’s Fault
Accident Attorney
- NC New Gun Law Loophole
- Injured at School in NC
- What is Shaken-Baby Syndrome?
- Paralyzed North Carolina Bride Continues Rehabbing After Accident
- Injured on Vacation in NC
Dog Bite Attorney
- Two North Carolina Kids Among Victims of 2011 Fatal Dog Attacks
- “Bully Breed” Adoption Restriction Dropped
- Tips for NC Dog Bite Lawsuits
- NC Dog Attack Kills Infant
- Fatal NC Dog Attack: A Tragic Reminder to Supervise Pets & Children
Insurance Disputes
- NC Apartment Fire With No Insurance
- Injury Claims for Bus Accidents in NC
- Who’s Responsible for a Foreclosed House that Burns Down?
- 3 Things To Do After Your Home Has a Fire
- Raleigh House Fire Insurance Claims
Car collision claims
- Insurance Company Pays $1,675,000 for Death from Head On Collision
- AN EASY WAY TO GET MEDICAL BILLS PAID AFTER A CAR WRECK
Lender Misconduct
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Defective Drugs
- Defective Birth Control & Birth Control Lawsuits
- Some “Defective” Prescription Drugs Simply Don’t Work
- Four Ways You Can Prevent Being Harmed By A Defective Prescription Drug
- What Is A Black Box Warning?
- What Should I Do If A Drug I Am Taking Is Recalled?
Automobile Accidents
- After Fatal North Carolina Accident, Brent Adams Discusses Driving Safety in the Fog
- The Three Most Common Driving Mistakes Made by New Teen Drivers in North Carolina
- North Carolina’s Tail of the Dragon Kills Motorcyclists & Drivers Every Year
- How to Prevent North Carolina Deer-Car Collisions & Wildlife Accident Injuries
- North Carolina Considers Scrapping Red Light Cameras – But Do They Prevent Car Accident Injuries?
North Carolina Workers' Compensation
- Historic Lows: North Carolina’s Worker Injury & Illness Rates
- Understanding North Carolina’s New Workers’ Compensation Laws
- Injured Workers And Painkiller Addiction In North Carolina: A Growing Issue
- Speak Up About Your North Carolina On-The-Job Worker Injury In North Carolina!
- Dirty Detective Tricks: North Carolina Workers Compensation
Disability Insurance - ERISA Attorney
Social Security Disability
- How Federal Budget Cuts Could Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim
- Are There Good Reasons To Miss A Social Security Disability Appeal Deadline?
- Three Reasons Your Social Security Disability Application Could Have Been Denied
- Fast Track Your Social Security Disability Benefits Application If You Have Early-Onset Alzheimer's In North Carolina
- Social Security Disability Benefits And Cancer | North Carolina SSDI and SSI Benefits Attorney
Nursing Home Neglect
- How North Carolina Nursing Homes Can Help Prevent Fall Injuries
- Common Causes of Nursing Home Falls in North Carolina
- Nursing Home Abuse Statistics
- Choosing a North Carolina Nursing Home for Loved Ones Who Suffer From Dementia or Alzheimer’s
- The Stresses Of The Sandwich Generation: More Middle-Aged Americans Are Taking Care Of Their Parents And Their Kids At The Same Time
Medical Malpractice, Hospital Malpractice, Professional Negligence
- North Carolina Doctor Negligence: How to Get Doctors to Wash Their Hands & Protect Patient Health
- North Carolina Medical Malpractice Reform Laws Explained
- Beware Of Bargain Plastic Surgery And “Awake” Plastic Surgery
- Malpractice Lawsuit Against Hospital for Failing to Diagonoe and Treat Sepsis
- Brain Tumor Misdiagnosis | Brain Cancer Wrong Diagnosis | North Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Accident Attorney
- What Is Negligence? What Is Gross Negligence?
- Wilmington, North Carolina: High Bike Accident Rates Despite Being Bicycle Friendly
- A Raleigh Personal Injury Attorney Explains Contributory Negligence
- Amusement Park Injuries And Carnival Accidents In North Carolina
- Boating Safety: Life Vests Are Called That For A Reason
Dog Bite Attorney
- North Carolina Dog Bite Lawyer Discusses 2011 Fatal Dog Attack Statistics
- Should Pit Bulls Be Illegal To Own In North Carolina?
- It’s No Joke: North Carolina Postal Workers Face Dog Attacks Every Day
- How To Avoid Adopting A Dog That Bites
- Dangerous Dog Breed: Rottweilers
Insurance Disputes
- How To Read An Insurance Policy | North Carolina Insurance Disputes Lawyer
- Tips On Communicating With Your Insurance Company About Your Claim
- What Is Insurance Bad Faith?
- Umbrella Insurance Will Protect The Family
- Corporate Financial Liability Capped by Ohio Supreme Court
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- Medical Malpractice: Medication Errors | North Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawyers
- A Florida woman suffered a stroke and died after taking an erroneous prescription of Coumadin. The Court awarded her family $25.8 million.
- A doctor was reprimanded after a woman died in 2005 when applying Lidocaine to her legs before laser hair removal
- In-home Caregiver Charged with Murder in Beating Death of NJ Man
Brent Adams & Associates Legal Blog
Our North Carolina legal blog covers personal injury news, accident information, medical malpractice reports, NC lawsuits, and other topics of interest for those who are dealing with their own North Carolina legal issues. Updated regularly, our injury attorneys hope this blog helps readers stay connected to NC legal current events and informed when it comes to significant NC court decisions.Accident Attorney
Injured at School in NC
Rocky Mount Academy student Colt Brake made headlines over a year ago when his football injury damaged his spine and caused paralysis.NC New Gun Law Loophole
Put into effect in December 2011, North Carolina will enforce a new gun law that allows firearms in public parks, which were formerly prohibited areas.Automobile Accidents
Series of NC Car Crashes Around the Holidays
Holiday traffic in the greater-Raleigh area car wrecks caused serious injuries and death from the holiday shopping season through the New Year.First Woman Prosecuted Under “Run and You’re Done” Law
A Southern Pines officer arrested a woman after she ran away from police officers. She will be the first woman prosecuted under the “Run and You’re Done” law.Medical Malpractice, Hospital Malpractice, Professional Negligence
Drug Deaths Now Higher Than Car Crash Deaths
Prescriptions for pain killers have tripled over the past decade. Prescription drug overdoses have exceeded the number of deaths caused by car accidents.North Carolina Workers' Compensation
Florida Convicts NC Man of Workers' Comp Fraud
A Wake Forest, NC man was ordered to pay $3.1M in restitution for workers’ comp fraud. Carl Delmas Fuller pled guilty to selling false workers’ comp insurance.Automobile Accidents
Driving Tips for Seniors
Age will interfere with driving safety. How can family and friends tell if it’s time to take the keys away from their elderly friend or relative?Accident Attorney
What is Shaken-Baby Syndrome?
Shaken-Baby Syndrome is a type of trauma that occurs when a baby is shaken in a violent manner. Abusive pediatric head trauma can seriously affect the rest of a baby’s life. Paralyzed North Carolina Bride Continues Rehabbing After Accident
Almost two years after her spinal cord accident and paralysis, a Raleigh newlywed is taking therapy seriously and hoping to learn to walk again.Dog Bite Attorney
Two North Carolina Kids Among Victims of 2011 Fatal Dog Attacks
In 2011, there were two North Carolina fatal dog attacks: one involving a Charlotte toddler and another involving a newborn in Bladen County.Automobile Accidents
Prevent Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Drivers who fall asleep at the wheel are committing negligence and causing an easily preventable accident. Drivers who fall asleep can be held accountable.Did You Choose a Safe Car?
A Craven County car accident recently involved a Chevy Impala and a Nissan truck. The Chevy driver, Angela Talton, drove across the center lane.Tractor-Trailer Safety Violations
Tractor trailer accidents have a higher risk of fatality due to their speeds and immense size of cargo.Nursing Home Neglect
3 Safety Tips for Senior Air Travel
Traveling with seniors comes with several challenges. Families and friends take great care during travels with senior citizens. Senior travel is a balance of meAutomobile Accidents
Top 3 Causes of Auto Accidents
Triangle-area traffic causes personal injuries to innocent drivers in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.Accident Attorney
Injured on Vacation in NC
Vacations are exciting and expensive. According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, $17 billion was spent in 2010 by tourists.Nursing Home Neglect
What is Elder Self-Neglect?
Self-neglect is the behavior of an elderly person that threatens the elder’s health or safety. When a senior citizen fails to meet their own needs.Elder Abuse Statistics
Millions of Americans over the age of 65 experience some form of injury or mistreatment from their care providers, according to the National Research Council.North Carolina Workers' Compensation
When Workers’ Comp is Denied
On-the-job injuries in NC range from carpal tunnel to occupational injuries that cause permanent disability. What happens when a workers comp claim is denied?Why You Need Workers’ Comp in North Carolina
North Carolina workers’ compensation law is better than what’s available to injured workers in other states. However, NC workers’ comp laws have limits.Medical Malpractice, Hospital Malpractice, Professional Negligence
What to Do if You Experienced a Misdiagnosis
Millions of people spend weeks, months and sometimes years being treated for a disease or condition that they do not have.Nursing Home Neglect
Negligent Nursing Homes in NC
The Wake Forest Care Center, a rest home for the aged and the disabled with eighty beds, lost one of its residents recently. McKinley High wandered away.Automobile Accidents
North Carolina’s First Modern Toll Road
The first toll road in North Carolina opened this month and will begin charging fees in January. The Triangle Expressway is the stretch of I-540 between NC-55.Accident Attorney
Injuries From Walking While Texting
A decade ago there was no such thing as an injury from walking while texting. Today, mobile phone users are constantly texting in risky situations.General
Chapel Hill May Be First NC Town to Ban Cell Phones While Driving
A proposed ban of talking on cell phones while driving was approved at a Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. The proposal would make using mobile devices illegal.Brent Adams & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers on Facebook
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FAQs
North Carolina Workers' Compensation
- Are the vocational counselors assigned to injured workers by the insurance company interested in my welfare?
How do you file a complaint with the North Carolina Department of Labor?
- If my doctor assigns me work restrictions which limits what I can do at work such as the amount of weight I can lift and whether I can bend and stoop, should I work outside of those restrictions when I return to work?
- Will I be followed by a private detective after I make my workers’ compensation claim?
- Should I settle my case without the assistance of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer?
- Am I entitled to a second opinion on the issue of the nature and extent of my disability by a doctor of my choice?
- What is my workers’ compensation rate or my “comp rate”?
- Can I recover money for my pain and suffering involved with my on the job injury?
- Am I entitled to a jury trial to decide my workers’ compensation case?
- Is it necessary for me to be a United States citizen in order to collect workers’ compensation benefits?
Social Security Disability
- Should I file a claim for social security benefits?
- I am only in my 20s. Last month I received personal injuries in a vehicular accident and am now unable to work. Is there a certain age I must be to receive benefits from Social Security disability?
- I'm receiving benefits from Social Security disability for myself, my wife and my son based on my severe disability. I also have a daughter by my ex-wife who used to receive child support from me when I was still able to work. Now that I'm disabled, can my daughter receive benefits too?
General
- Q: I haven't worked with asbestos for twenty years. Do I still have a workers' compensation claim if I get sick?
- Do I have a claim against the manufacturer of the asbestos products that caused my disease even if I as exposed long ago?
- What if I was injured by exposure to asbestos in my home? Do I have a claim if I never worked with asbestos? What kind of products should I worry about?
- Do I qualify for disability benefits under my union pension plan?
- How do these claims work together? Can I get all of the benefits at the same time, or do they offset each other?
- Do I have to pay income tax on amounts I recover from my claims?