Industrial workers are exposed to several hazards every day due to the nature of their jobs. When accidents occur, they can result in serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries and even death. The result of these accidents can be devastating to the worker and their family, leaving them with […]
Forest Horne Recognized as Lawyer of the Year 2022; Best Lawyers Also Announced
Forest Horne has again been recognized by his peers as a 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in the Best Lawyers in America annual listings. This year, Forest was recognized in the area of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs. Forest has previously been recognized in 2020, 2018 and 2012 as […]
Think Before You Post: Injuries and Social Media
Social media continues to become more and more ingrained into the fabric of our daily lives. It allows us to communicate with friends and family, share photos, and discuss current events. For some of us, it has become our primary means of keeping in touch with those we care about, […]
What is a Clincher Agreement in a Workers’ Comp Case?
Workers’ compensation pays benefits to people who cannot work due to a work-related illness or injury. The benefits paid are to cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost income. In general, payments are made weekly until you are fully recovered and able to return to work. However, […]
Recent Raleigh Motorcycle Accidents Highlight Hazards
Recently, the Raleigh area has seen two serious accidents that have resulted in serious injuries for the motorcyclists involved. One troubling detail that both accidents share is that the driver fled the scene in each case, leaving the motorcyclist injured on the road. Both drivers were apprehended and criminally charged. […]
“It Was an Accident!” – Understanding Negligence
Whether it’s medical malpractice, a car accident, or a slip and fall accident, most of the personal injury claims that a Durham personal injury lawyer handles require that you prove that the responsible party was negligent in some way. However, negligence can be a difficult concept for non-lawyers to understand […]
Car Accidents and Finger-Pointing: Contributory Negligence in NC
When there is a car accident, it is not uncommon for each driver to blame the other. However, most people don’t realize that this can have significant legal ramifications if you need to pursue a claim for your injuries or other losses. If you have been injured in a car […]
Injured by a Consumer Product? You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Thanks to today’s modern economy, the average person uses hundreds of mass-produced products every day. While most of these products are safe for use by consumers, dangerous or defective products cause injury, illness, and disease more often than many people realize. In those cases, the people who have suffered from […]
What You Need to Prove in Your Accident Case
No matter how obvious it may seem, you will need to prove that the other party is responsible for the injuries you have suffered as a result of the accident they have caused. Even if you don’t intend to go to court, the insurance company will require substantial medical and […]
Attorney Hunt Willis Listed Twice in Top Verdicts and Settlements for 2020
Attorney Hunt Willis had two 2020 cases listed in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s annual listing of the previous year’s top verdicts and settlements that published today. Lawyers Weekly editor David Donovan introduced the list with an article on how the pandemic did not ultimately change how lawyers were able to […]
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