Blog Posts in January, 2010
Posted on Jan 29, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
WWAY NewsChannel 3 investigated claims that Glencare of Wilmington , an assisted living facility, has been providing substandard care. Here is what they found: The staff failed to provide adequate ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Whether you ride a motorcycle as your main form of transportation or just for fun, it is crucial that you do not underestimate the importance of wearing a helmet. Countless studies have shown that ...
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Posted on Jan 27, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Premises Liability is the area of personal injury law that governs injuries sustained on the property of another. Premises liability laws state that property owners are responsible for maintaining a ...
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Posted on Jan 26, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Social Security death benefits are available to people who have lost a member of their family. Those who can receive Social Security death benefits include: Spouses Disabled Spouses . Disabled spouses ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
A medication error is one of the most serious forms of medical malpractice a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or hospital can commit. When a patient is given the wrong medication or the wrong dosage of a ...
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Posted on Jan 23, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
According to an article on ClaimsJournal.com, three separate personal injury lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer Inc., the pharmaceutical company that created the Chantix, the smoking cessation ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
The following information and statistics about large trucks (those whose gross vehicle weight is more than 10,000 pounds) are based on the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
The term "nursing home abuse" refers to more than just physical abuse. Nursing home abuse is a broad term applied to all forms of abuse, including: Physical abuse : Any time a nursing home staff ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
When an individual is killed due to the negligence of another, the surviving family members have the right to seek benefits by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Types of wrongful death benefits ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
This month, North Carolina began imposing tougher standards for nursing homes, making it more difficult for the facilities to get a top rating. Starting this month, nursing homes can now receive a ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Birth injuries are a serious form of medical malpractice that can affect the quality of the baby's life for years to come, if not permanently. These types of injuries occur when a mistake or error is ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Acer American Corp is recalling 22,000 Aspire-series notebook computers after receiving complaints that the notebooks were short circuiting and overheating, posing a risk of burn injury to users. At ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Drunk driving is not just a criminal matter for those who drive drunk. If you have been injured by a drunk driver, you have legal rights that entitle you to compensation under North Carolina personal ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
The National Insurance Crime Bureau has reported a 5.4% increase in the amount of questionable car insurance claims submitted between 2007 and 2008. This puts North Carolina in the top ten states with ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
When a person is bitten by a dog, it is typically the dog owner who is held liable for damages. North Carolina laws state that dog owners will be held liable and thus responsible for paying damages to ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Are you suffering from an injury, illness, or debilitating condition due to negligent or substandard medical care or treatment? If so, you may have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
If you have recently suffered an injury due to malpractice or negligence, you are probably wondering whether or not you have grounds to file a lawsuit for compensation. You are also probably wondering ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Pain, discomfort, and physical limitations are a part of any injury. When a person suffers an injury while on the job, they have the right to seek both medical and financial benefits through the ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are available to people who have suffered a total disability , and are now no longer able to work. If you are planning to file for Social Security ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
Are you concerned your loved one is being abused, neglected or mistreated in a nursing home? If so, there are several proactive steps you can take to prevent nursing home abuse from continuing to ...
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Posted on Jan 1, 2010 By Lanier Law Group
When a person suffers an injury while on the job or as a result of their job duties, he or she has the right to apply for medical and financial benefits through the North Carolina workers' ...
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