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