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Disability Insurance: Do not buy it through your employer

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On the page below you will find links to documents, reports, publications and discussions regarding North Carolina legal topics provided by Brent Adams & Associates. We hope that these articles, statistics, and information will help the public gain a better understanding of their own legal challenges.

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Defective Drugs:

What Should I Do If A Drug I Am Taking Is Recalled?
Description: What should you do when a drug you are taking for medical reasons is recalled by the FDA? The answer is simple: learn more about why the defective drug has been recalled, and speak to your doctor as soon as possible about a new medical plan. Never stop taking a drug or take a recalled drug without first speaking to your doctor.

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Automobile Accidents:

Summer Road Trip Safety For North Carolina Drivers
Description: As many families in North Carolina hit the road this summer, it is important to keep summer road trip safety in mind. Make sure that you pack needed items in case of emergency, say no to distracted driving, and don't drive so long that you suffer from fatigue. Want more summer road trip safety ideas? Read on.
North Carolina Car Safety: The Dangers Of Tailgating
Description: Following too closely and tailgating are both illegal in North Carolina - but why are these moving violations so dangerous? Learn more about how tailgating can cause serious car accidents and car accident injuries - and learn how you can avoid tailgating while driving on North Carolina's highways and interstates.
Hydroplaning And NC Car Accidents: How You Can Prevent Rain-Related Crashes
Description: Hydroplaning can be a serious problem in North Carolina, especially in the rainy spring season. This article gives your six different ways to reduce your chances of hydroplaning and being involved in a car accident while driving on North Carolina's roads, highways, and interstates.
Speeding: The Number One Cause Of North Carolina Car Accidents
Description: Speeding is not only the most common cause of car accidents in North Carolina - it can also make for very serious car accident injuries and even car accident fatalities. Learn more about why we have speed limits and why speed is so dangerous for those on NC roads.
Underinsured Motorist Coverage: You Should Have It.
Description: Underinsured motorist coverage protects the family from financial loss caused by a negligent driver.

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North Carolina Workers' Compensation:

Speak Up About Your North Carolina On-The-Job Worker Injury In North Carolina!
Description: New research shows that some employers discourage, minimize or even cover up worker accidents and worker injuries, stopping injured workers from receiving the workers' compensation that they deserve.
Dirty Detective Tricks: North Carolina Workers Compensation
Description: North Carolina Workers' Compensation Lawyer warns injured workers about dirty detective tricks
Workers Comp Claimants Should Be On Their Best Behavior When They Return To Work
Description: You should use extreme caution when you return to work after any workers’ compensation injury. Be sure not to give your employer any reason to fire you.
Injured worker can not receive workman's compensation if they are injured because of intoxication or drug use.
Description: N. C. workers' comp attorney discusses the consequences to the injured worker if his injury is caused by the worker's intoxication or drug use.
North Carolina Workman's Compensation Law Imposes a 10 % Penalty For Violation Of Safety Statutes
Description: N. C. workers compensation attorney discusses the 10% penalty imposed upon employers for violation of a safety statute.

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Disability Insurance - ERISA Attorney:

Disability Insurance: Do not buy it through your employer
Description: North Carolina disability insurance lawyer and attorney warns against long term disability insurance policies governed by the ERISA law

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Social Security Disability:

Three Reasons Your Social Security Disability Application Could Have Been Denied
Description: There are a large array of reasons that your Social Security disability benefits application could have been wrongfully denied in North Carolina - but there are three common reasons that many people with real disabilities, diseases, and conditions don't get approved for benefits.
Fast Track Your Social Security Disability Benefits Application If You Have Early-Onset Alzheimer's In North Carolina
Description: Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease has been added to the Social Security Administration's list of Compassionate Allowances. This means that those in North Carolina with an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis can fast track their disability benefits application.
Social Security Disability Benefits And Cancer | North Carolina SSDI and SSI Benefits Attorney
Description: Can you get Social Security Disability Benefits if you are diagnosed with cancer? The answer depends on several factors - including what specific type of cancer you have and on the prognosis. Learn about which cancers are a part of the SSA's Compassionate Allowances list and whether or not you may be eligible for SSDI or SSI benefits.
What Is The SSA’s List Of Compassionate Allowances?
Description: If you suffer from an extremely serious disease or condition, you may be eligible for quick Social Security disability benefits -- a process that takes weeks instead of months or years. Learn more about the SSA's list of compassionate allowances and about why they chose to put this list of serious illnesses together to expedite the benefits of certain individuals.
North Carolina Social Security Disability And Diabetes
Description: A diabetes diagnosis can change your life - and put your health in danger. Is it possible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits if you are suffering from Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes? Learn more about the requirements of the Social Security Administration.

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Nursing Home Neglect:

What Is A Nursing Home Care Plan? And Why Are Care Plans Important?
Description: A nursing home care plan is put into place to keep your loved one safe and healthy during their stay in a North Carolina nursing home or adult care facility. If nursing home staff do not follow a care plan, it can result in serious harm, injury, and even death.
North Carolina Nursing Home Falls: Some Fall Accidents Are Preventable
Description: Fall accidents are the most common cause of injury for the elderly and for those living in adult care facilities in North Carolina. But are all nursing home fall accidents simply accidents? Or are nursing home staff members to blame? Learn more about nursing home negligence and fall accidents in this article.
Four Activities For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Description: June 14 was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - a perfect time to visit a loved one, to talk to your children about elder abuse prevention, or write a local politician about preventing nursing home neglect and abuse right here in North Carolina.
Understaffed NC Nursing Homes Lead To Neglect And Abuse
Description: Many of the shocking stories that come out of nursing homes have a common cause: North Carolina nursing homes are chronically understaffed. The lack of supervision, training, and knowledge in NC nursing homes all too often lead to nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect.
SmartMoney Magazine: Five Things Nursing Homes Won’t Tell You
Description: Nursing homes will certainly put on a good front when you are visiting their facility or when you are considering sending a loved one into their care. But according to the editors of SmartMoney Magazine, there are a number of facts about nursing homes that they like to keep to themselves.

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Medical Malpractice, Hospital Malpractice, Professional Negligence:

Malpractice Lawsuit Against Hospital for Failing to Diagonoe and Treat Sepsis [PDF]
Description: Complaint filed in a mother's lawsuit against Betsy Johnson Reginal Hospital in Dunn, N. C. for the death of her son who died of sepsis while in the hospital
Brain Tumor Misdiagnosis | Brain Cancer Wrong Diagnosis | North Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Description: Many brain tumors need immediate treatment in order to stop progress, prevent long-term disabilities, and save lives. This means it is extremely important that your doctor diagnose your brain tumor quickly and accurately. Unfortunately, brain tumor misdiagnosis, wrong diagnosis, and delayed diagnosis are all too common in America today.
EMS Mistakes | Common Ambulance Errors
Description: You know that you can be the victim of medical malpractice while at the hospital or in the doctor's office - but what about in the ambulance that takes you there? Learn more about the medical mistakes and medical errors that can happen in the ride to the hospital by EMS and EMT.
Silent Heart Attacks Affect 200,000 People A Year
Description: It's estimated that 4 million people in the United States have suffered from a silent heart attack and never known it. These silent heart attacks, which are just as dangerous as regular heart attacks, are hard to diagnose even though it is imperative that they are treated aggressively.
What Is The Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations In North Carolina?
Description: It is important to act quickly in the wake of your medical malpractice incident - North Carolina has a statute of limitation on medical malpractice lawsuit filings. Be sure you are familiar with North Carolina law so that your case sees justice.

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Accident Attorney:

North Carolina Pool Accidents And Pool Drowning: Summer Dangers
Description: With summer upon North Carolina, kids around the state are flocking to private pools, public pools, lakes, and beaches. Unfortunately, this also means that the season for drowning accidents and pool accidents is here. In this article, learn how you can prevent pool accidents and have a safe summer.
Understanding North Carolina 15-Passenger Van Accidents
Description: A rash of deadly 15-passenger van accidents in North Carolina and across the country probably comes to no surprise to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration or highway safety advocates - the large, top-heavy vehicles have a history of rollovers and defective product lawsuits.
Deadly Driving Distractions in North Carolina
Description: The majority of Americans understand how dangerous it is to speed or drink and drive... but many people across the country don't understand the enormous danger of driving distractions. Your next car accident may be due to a phone call, a text message, or a meal behind the wheel. Learn which driving distractions often lead to car accidents.
Premises Liability In North Carolina | North Carolina Slip And Fall Accidents
Description: If you slip and fall on someone else's property because of a hazard on their property, you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit to recover damages and pay for the costs and consequences of your accident. Learn more about North Carolina premises liability.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol Information

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Dog Bite Attorney:

North Carolina Dog Bites Can Lead To Infection
Description: Dogs' mouths and paws can be very dirty and covered in bacteria - it is no surprise that dog bites and dog attacks often end with infected dog bite wounds. In this article, learn what to do in the minutes and hours after a dog bite that can help prevent medical complications such as infection.
Should Pit Bulls Be Illegal To Own In North Carolina?
Description: Citing dog bite statistics that name pit bulls as the most dangerous and deadly breed of dog, many towns and cities in North Carolina are considering an all-out ban on pit bulls. While some say that the bans are not fair to responsible pit bull owners, others say that the ban could reduce the number of dog attacks and dog bite injuries.
Common Defenses For Dog Bite Attacks | North Carolina Dog Bite Lawyer
Description: When a dog attacks or bites another person, what arguments may the aggressive dog owner or insurance company make? Learn about dog bite arguments such as trespassing and provocation. Also learn about North Carolina's one bite rule.
Possible Dog Bite Consequences | North Carolina Dog Bite Attorney
Description: In many cases, dog bite wounds don't simply heal and dog bite victims aren't able to simply move on with their lives. Dog bites and dog attacks have a variety and range of consequences, including scarring, financial issues, emotional problems, surgeries, , nerve damage, lost wages, missed school, and long-term disability.
Which Dog Breeds Are Least Likely To Bite? Which Are Least Aggressive? | North Carolina Dog Bite Attorney
Description: Dog owners who are concerned about being liable for dog bite incidents or dog attacks - or dog owners who have small children - may be interested in knowing about the breeds of dog that are least likely to bite. While pit bulls, collies, and German shepherds have been found most likely to bite or be aggressive, golden retrievers, poodles, and labs have been found to be the least aggressive dogs.

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Insurance Disputes:

How To Read An Insurance Policy | North Carolina Insurance Disputes Lawyer
Description: You may have insurance coverage, but have you ever thoroughly read your insurance policy? In this short, informative article, learn how to review and understand your insurance policy - whether for home insurance, health insurance, or car insurance.
Tips On Communicating With Your Insurance Company About Your Claim
Description: It's no accident that insurance companies are difficult to contact and talk to - red tape and catch-22s all make it more difficult for you to get compensated. Below, you will find helpful tips on the best ways to communicate with your insurance company successfully.
What Is Insurance Bad Faith?
Description: When you buy an insurance policy, you enter into a contract with the insurance company. If they act in bad faith, you can take legal action. But how do you know if your insurance company has acted in bad faith?
Umbrella Insurance Will Protect The Family
Description: North Carolina trial lawyer recommends the purchase of umbrella insurance to protect the family.
Corporate Financial Liability Capped by Ohio Supreme Court

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General:

The Big Secret
Description: If you are serving on a jury in a personal injury case arising out of a motor vehicle collision there is a big secret that the judges and the lawyers will not tell you.
Medical Malpractice: Medication Errors | North Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Description: Not all medical malpractice cases take place during surgery or delivery - many take place on the prescription pad or in the pharmacy. Learn more about the most common types of medication errors that take place in our doctors' offices and hospitals every day.
What You Need To Know About Breast Cancer And Medical Malpractice
Description: Over ten percent of women will have breast cancer in her lifetime. Everyone should be familiar with the common medical mistakes and misdiagnoses that come with the disease.
In-home Caregiver Charged with Murder in Beating Death of NJ Man
A doctor was reprimanded after a woman died in 2005 when applying Lidocaine to her legs before laser hair removal