As of today (August 23rd), it looks like North Carolina is going to get some serious weather over the weekend due to Hurricane Irene. If this Weather Channel graphic turns out to be correct, then Irene will be hitting the shores of North Carolina on August 28th at 2am as a category 3 hurricane. While…
The Dangerous Drug division of Hardison & Cochran is currently reviewing claims from people who have bladder complications and bladder cancer associated with the use of Actos. Actos, which is also know by pioglitazone, is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals and is used to control blood sugar levels in Type II diabetes patients. In…
Interesting story from New York about a dog named Rosie in a courtroom. We first learned about this story from California lawyer Mitch Jackson’s blog. Rosie is a Golden Retriever. She specializes in comforting people who are in stressful situations. In New York, she stood by while a 15 year-old girl…
In July, the Social Security Administration added 12 conditions to the list of Compassionate Allowances. The 12 conditions added all involve severe heart diseases. With the addition, the list of Compassionate Allowances now rounds out to 100 conditions. Below, the 12 new conditions are listed. If you would like more…
While clothes and backpacks often come to mind when thinking about getting ready for school this fall, the American Lung Association reminds us of additional necessities if your child is afflicted with asthma. Being prepared can ease the transition to school if he or she is one of the seven…
Temprature highs across North Carolina are reaching up into the triple digits this week. If you have lived in North Carolina during the summer months, it’s safe to say you know the temprature is only half of the story when it comes to how it feels outside. We’re talking about the…
The cost of hiring a lawyer to handle your vehicle damage claim is generally not practical. The cost of direct attorney assistance is too high. Even a lawsuit without a lawyer’s assistance may not be a reasonable option. A lawsuit takes time. When your primary objective is to get your…
It’s almost that time again. A week away from today, everyone across the United States will be celebrating independence. Grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, playing catch, meeting up with the family; it’s all par for the course this time of the season, but today we’d like to offer some tips…
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Last week, the North Carolina Senate approved North Carolina Senate Bill 33, a bill which reforms medical malpractice in the Tar Heel state. The main change in the SB33 is a $500,000 cap on “non-economic” damages. The exception to the $500,000 cap will be when an act of gross negligence, fraud, intentional failure, malice, or reckless disregard…
