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After an accident, you should seek medical attention and consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. However, there are many attorneys, and some may be better suited to your case than others. What is the best way to determine which lawyer is the best fit for your case? What can you expect from your case? Are you even entitled to compensation? Make sure you ask the…

Not every personal injury law firm employs a registered nurse, but at King Law Firm, our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline Cusick Crawford, is an integral part of our team and a valuable resource for our clients.  What Is the Role of the Law Firm Nurse? Although our nurse does not treat clients, she is often integral to their physical and legal recovery. Meet our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline…

Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base in North Carolina exposed service members, their families, and nearby civilians to contaminated drinking water for nearly four decades. Cancer and other diseases have been diagnosed among many Veterans living and working in or near Camp Lejeune due to the toxic exposure. VA Remedies are inadequate Despite attempts to provide remedies, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has largely failed to succeed. According to…

Many people diagnosed with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Certain jobs carry a higher risk of asbestos exposure, including working as a brake mechanic or railroad worker. For example, you may be vulnerable to railroad asbestos exposure dangers daily in several ways. Asbestos fibers may be inhaled from working in the railroad industry, where you often handle asbestos products and materials such as: Thermal system insulation  Roofing…

Generally, railroads contain conditions that may expose railroad workers to health hazards such as diesel exhaust fumes and asbestos from exhaling it in brakes, insulations, locomotives, and even in rail cars. Specifically, railroad exhaust exposure has a harmful health impact on railroad workers, putting them at risk for cancer, such as colon cancer and lung diseases like mesothelioma. In fact, a 2019 study on diesel exhaust and lung function found…

Do I Have to Take a Breath Test for a DWI in North Carolina? Being stopped on suspicion of drinking while impaired (“DWI”) can be a distressing experience. The panic may cause you to make uninformed decisions that seemingly help you to avoid a charge. For example, you may consider refusing drug testing at the stop or the station if you have been arrested. However, drug test refusal has serious…

The federal government has the legal right to acquire private property for public use via eminent domain. A government and citizen must agree to certain conditions before eminent domain can be used. The terms are outlined in the United States Constitution, which has been amended over time by a series of court decisions. Eminent Domain In The Constitution As part of the original Bill of Rights, the power of eminent…

If you and your spouse determine that it’s time for a change in your relationship or living arrangements, it’s essential to know your options and their legal ramifications. For some couples, a legal divorce will be the answer. For others, a temporary legal separation might be what they need. Just like no two marriages are the same, there are no cookie-cutter solutions to the changes that might need to occur…

Divorce alone is often confusing enough. However, the topic of children and divorce can be even more complex and challenging for many North Carolina parents. If you have questions about divorce, or you or your spouse have or soon will be filing for divorce, having a compassionate North Carolina divorce attorney who has experience with children and divorce will be an invaluable asset to you. How is Child Custody Determined…

North Carolina law recognizes that no two divorces are alike. While most divorces have similarities, there are no cookie-cutter divorces. Each type of divorce has different grounds and requirements. When you hire an experienced North Carolina divorce attorney, you can be assured that you are seeking the right divorce for you and utilizing the right legal solutions. North Carolina’s Two Types of Divorce North Carolina recognizes two different types of…