We often explain to our clients that the more severe an incident that leads to serious injury or fatality, the more complexity victims face regarding insurance. One of the most important types of insurance that you can carry in your household is called “underinsured motorist coverage.” This is the type […]
Major Commercial Vehicle Crashes Are Complex Scenarios For Injury Victims
Legal cases involving major commercial motor vehicle wrecks can be some of the most complex scenarios a victim can face when figuring out whether they have a claim for serious injury and against whom. Commercial motor vehicle companies and their insurers know this, which is why they are often on […]
Forest Horne Honored as Lawyer of the Year 2020 by Best Lawyers
Martin & Jones is pleased to announce that partner Forest Horne has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America as Lawyer of the Year 2020 in Product Liability Litigation. Forest was also honored as Lawyer of the Year in 2018 and 2012. Forest has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and […]
Natural Gas Explosion in Durham
A natural gas explosion occurred this morning in Durham killing one person, injuring a firefighter and sending 17 people to the hospital. According to news reports, the explosion happened just before 10 a.m. at 115 N. Duke Street when a contractor hired by Kaffeinate coffee shop located in the building […]
Firm Again Recognized As Best Law Firm, Attorneys As Best Lawyers
We are proud to announce that Martin & Jones has been recognized as a Best Law Firm in America by U.S. News & World Report for 2019. Martin & Jones has been included in the rankings since they began in 2010. The firm is ranked regionally for the Raleigh area […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Filing Medical Malpractice Claims in North Carolina
Will my insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid be able to take part or all of my recovery because of how high my medical bills are? Health insurance companies may be entitled to assert “liens” on potential personal injury monetary recoveries asserting that the company should be reimbursed for money it […]
Story Reports “Russian Mining Firm Puts Trump’s Face On Its Asbestos Products”
A notorious Russian asbestos mining company, Uralasbest, has begun to mark its packages of raw asbestos with an “Approved by Donald Trump” stamp. This comes after the Trump administration’s EPA proposal to loosen regulations on asbestos in the United States and allow more uses of the carcinogenic material. Uralasbest is […]
EPA Removes Restrictions On Super-Polluting Trucks
In addition to asbestos deregulation, the Environmental Protection Agency has also removed restrictions on other pollutants, such as those in the vehicle industry. Former agency director Scott Pruitt announced on his last day in office that the agency will remove production limits on “super-polluting” glider trucks. As part of the […]
EPA Proposal Allows New Uses of Asbestos in US
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970. The EPA’s role is to set and enforce standards to ensure environmental protection. Its website states the agency’s mission: “Since its inception, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.” https://www.epa.gov/history Asbestos was one of the […]
Court Declares Facebook “Private Data” Subject to Discovery
There seem to be more and more reasons to BE CAREFUL about what you “post” on social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Good advice at anytime, but even better advice if you have suffered injuries as a result of another person’s negligence. When an injured person is forced to […]
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