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Summary of the Government's "Elective Option" for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims

On September 6, 2023, the Department of the Navy ("Navy") announced a framework for evaluating and potentially settling a limited number of claims brought under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.  This framework, referred to as...more

The Government Isn't Moving Quickly to Compensate Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims

August 10, 2023, will mark the first anniversary that the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 ("Justice Act") became law. The Justice Act allows Marines, their family members, and any civilians who were poisoned by the toxic...more

Will I Lose My Other Benefits? The Potential Impact of a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claim (Updated)

Editor's Note: As of October 19, 2022, the Navy has updated its website with the following information: Claims filed with the TCU do not impact benefits or programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs...more

Will I Lose My Other Benefits? The Potential Impact of a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claim

It's been just almost two months since the historic Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act) was signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 10, 2022. Based on pervasive television...more

Honoring Our PACT Act Signed Into Law: Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits Move Forward

President Joe Biden signed the historic Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law today.   Veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their service are now eligible for new benefits, and...more

Camp Lejeune Justice Act: An Inside Look at How the PACT Act Will Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals

A new piece of legislation— one that Ward and Smith lobbied heavily for—is poised to allow people who were exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to seek compensation for injuries and other damages. ...more

I-95: Car Accidents on the East Coast's Main Highway

One of the most dangerous roads in America travels right through North Carolina. Interstate 95 ("I-95") runs from Florida to Maine, making it a popular choice for drivers headed to work, visiting family, or taking a...more

North Carolina ATV Accident Law

Off-Highway Vehicles ("OHVs"), specifically All-Terrain Vehicles ("ATVs") and Utility Terrain Vehicles ("UTVs"), are prevalent throughout North Carolina. These vehicles come in an array of styles and can differ in their...more

An Update on North Carolina Medical Malpractice Law

With an end to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, it's hard to forget the terrible impact it had on our society and the tremendous strain it put on our medical community. Doctors, nurses, and other medical staff fought...more

What To Do First if You Are Involved in a Car Accident in North Carolina

As a result of "stay at home" orders and other social distancing guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19, fewer North Carolinians are driving. In fact, recent news stories report that some car insurance companies...more

Identifying All Sources of Underinsured Motorist Coverage for Injured Parties in NC Car Accident Cases

Underinsured Motorist ("UIM") coverage is an incredibly important source of insurance in car accident cases involving personal injuries. Liability insurance pays claims for someone when they are at-fault for an accident;...more

The Law on Nursing Home Injuries in North Carolina

There are more than 15,600 nursing homes in the United States, according to the most recent statistics. And more than 1.3 million residents live in these facilities. Most nursing homes provide excellent care to elderly or...more

North Carolina Birth Injury Cases

The majority of the time medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, provide excellent care to their patients. However, sometimes care is provided that falls well below acceptable professional standards. When...more

What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Attorney

When accidents, injuries, or even deaths happen, often it isn't the injured or deceased person's fault. When Bad Things Happen - In many cases, if the injured or deceased person is not at fault, an insurer may step in...more

Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina

It's an unfortunate fact, but every day individuals are injured across our state in all sorts of different ways. When an accident happens, victims or their families often wonder what their rights are: Is someone legally...more

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