In the state of California, a former caregiver at a nursing home was convicted of elder abuse and torture.  The defendant, 22 year old Cesar Ulloa, was accused of torturing patients who suffered from dementia.  On Wednesday, he was sentenced to six years to life in prison for torturing an 80 year old resident and abusing three others in 2007.

Ulloa was sentenced after the victims' family members made statements in court.  They all spoke of their anger and also their sadness.  In April 2010, a jury found that Ulloa was guilty of torture for seven counts of nursing home abuse.

Reports indicate that the abuse took place at Silverado Senior Living in Calabasas, California.  The facility specializes in working with patients who have dementia as well as Alzheimer's disease.  In 2008, police arrested Ulloa for abusing patients after conducting an 11 month investigation.

If you or someone you love has been a victim of elder abuse or nursing home abuse in North Carolina, do not hesitate to contact the Lanier Law Group to consult with a North Carolina personal injury attorney.  We would welcome the chance to speak with you about your case and inform you of your legal options.

Anytime people are involved in car accidents in the state of North Carolina, there are three things they should do to protect their rights and future best interests:

1.  People who have been involved in auto accidents should seek medical attention immediately after collisions have occurred.  Even if people do not notice any external injuries or are not feeling pain, it is important that they are examined by a medical professional who can detect internal injuries or unnoticed injuries.  Additionally, if people seek legal action the future, having their injuries documented by a doctor is crucial.

2.  The next thing people must do is try to gather as many facts about their case as possible.  From getting medical paperwork together, to compiling a list of witnesses' names and phone numbers, all of these facts are important and may be used later if people choose to file claims.

3.  Finally, people must obtain the services of a North Carolina personal injury attorney.  By doing this, people will ensure that they have a legal advocate on their sides who can produce desired outcomes for their personal injury claims.

Have you been involved in an auto accident in North Carolina?  If so, contact the Lanier Law Group today!

In the state of North Carolina, people who have been injured while visiting other people's properties may file a personal injury lawsuit known as a premises liability claim.  When people file premises liability claims and they are successful, meaning they win an award or settle their cases, they can receive damages for their medical bills, lost wages, future lost wages, trauma and pain and suffering.

In order for people to be eligible to file claims, they must be able to prove a few things.  First, they must be able to prove that a dangerous condition existed on the other person's property.  Second, they must prove that the person know the dangerous condition existed and did nothing to correct it (this is called proving negligence).  Finally, people must be able to prove that because the person was negligent, they suffered injuries.

All of these elements are crucial in the success of any premises liability claim.  However, they can be very difficult to prove without help from a North Carolina personal injury lawyer, like the lawyers at the Lanier Law Group.  If you have been injured while visiting another person's property, contact our law office now!

According to NBC news, the conditions discovered after surprise investigations in an Illinois nursing home were found to be not only disgusting, but deplorable.  The state decided to conduct an investigation of one nursing home that yielded 37 pages of nursing home violations.

Reports revealed that patients within the home were left in soiled beds and that many linens were not only thin, but also stained brown.  Many of the residents' hair were found to be greasy and unclean, too.  Aside from neglecting patients, the nursing home was not administering medications correctly and medical records were kept in boxes that were soaked with water.

The facility housed 79 residents and employed 90 nursing home staff members.  However, after the investigation concluded, the state shut the facility's doors due to the nursing home negligence that had been ongoing.

If you or someone you care for had been a victim of nursing home negligence in the state of North Carolina, know that a North Carolina personal injury attorney from the Lanier Law Group can help.  We have worked with numerous nursing home neglect victims and have produced great results on their behalf.  Contact us today to discuss how you or a loved one has been subjected to negligence.

According to Robby Price, he was just 14 years of age in 1999 when a Catholic Priest sexually abused him in Charlotte, North Carolina.   Eight years following the abuse, he kept his mouth shut and told no one of his dramatic ordeal.

He told news sources that while he suffered in silence, he endured flashbacks and painful nightmares.  His past abuse was weighed so heavily upon him that he often through of committing suicide.  These feelings prompted Price to take legal action against his molester.

This past Friday, Price secured a great victory after the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte announced that it would pay him a $1 million settlement.  The priest that abused Price, Reverend Robert Yurgel, has since been imprisoned.

The Diocese set aside $47,500 to pay for Price's counseling, therapy and medication over the next five years.  During Yurgel's sentencing, Price had a chance to speak out.  He said to the former priest, "You are a liar, a thief of childhoods and a child molester."  Price says that he is starting to feel closure at this time.

Have you been a victim of sexual abuse in North Carolina?  If so, a North Carolina personal injury lawyer from the Lanier Law Group can help you hold the person that hurt you accountable.  Contact our law office to discuss your case now!

In North Carolina, it is reported that a teenager died while driving and texting.  The girl, 16 year old Ashley Johnson, was reading a text message when she drove into on-coming traffic.  She ended up hitting a Ford truck that was traveling in the opposite direction.

This unfortunate car accident occurred on Monday on Long Shoals Road.  Immediately following the collision, Johnson was rushed to a local hospital and received treatment.  However, her injuries were severe and she died in the intensive care unit one day later.

Aside from texting on the phone, police say that Johnson was driving 52 mph in a 45 mph zone.  No reports have been released on the driver of the Ford truck. 

Texting and speeding are two of the most negligent things people can do while driving cars and can easily result in accidents, injuries and deaths.  If you have been involved in a car accident in North Carolina that resulted from another person's negligence, you should contact the Lanier Law Group and schedule a time to speak with a North Carolina personal injury attorney.

Recently, ABC11 ran a significant story about the number truck accidents that occur nationwide.  According to the news station, the state of North Carolina ranks number 6 for the most tractor trailer accidents.  ABC11 says that in 2009, more than 50 percent of trucks in North Carolina received either safety or maintenance violations.  Approximately 12% of trucks were so poorly maintained that they had to be put out of service. 

When you think about it, the figures are quite startling as thousands upon thousands of trucks are driven on North Carolina streets and highways.  If 50% of the trucks that are on the road in the state are poorly maintained or even defective, major accidents are very likely and could easily lead to the injuries and deaths of innocent people.

The Lanier Law Group hopes that the state of North Carolina will crack down on trucking companies and drivers who are violating safety and maintenance laws so that innocent people are not harmed. 

Have you been involved in a truck accident in North Carolina?  If so, now is the time to speak with a North Carolina personal injury lawyer from the Lanier Law Group.  Contact us to discuss your case!

Police report that a 19 year old driver was arrested in North Carolina after huffing dust remover and passing out while driving.  After the teenager passed out, she crashed her car into another vehicle that was carrying two passengers this past Tuesday morning.  Her vehicle then rebounded off of a tree while traveling 45 mph.  Police report that the driver, who was clearly under the influence, escaped the accident with minor injuries.

Randi Petrolino, the DUI offender, drove across a bridge into Wrightsville Beach during early morning hours.  Police say that Petrolino was supposed to turn left toward the North Carolina Wildlife boat ramp, but passed out instead.  Officers say that Petrolino's vehicle was originally traveling 70 mph and had decreased to a speed of 45 mph when it struck the tree.

According to law enforcement agents, the car accident resulted from Petrolino inhaling CleanSafe and consuming alcohol before stepping behind the wheel and driving.  Thankfully, no one was seriously injured during the collision.

The Lanier Law Group represents victims of North Carolina auto accidents.  If you have been harmed by the negligence of a drunk driver,contact the Lanier Law Group to speak with a North Carolina personal injury attorney!

In North Carolina, it is reported that two brothers were found dead after a five car accident occurred.  Sources reveal that one of the drivers involved in the fatal car accident was from the state of Arkansas.

11 year old Ishiah Reynolds and his 15 year old brother, Darryl Baucum, are said to have died from the injuries they sustained during the accident, which occurred on Tuesday of these week.  Following the accident, police in the city of Greensboro charged Jayne Perkins with two counts of misdemeanor death by a motor vehicle. 

Police say that the fatal accident involved Perkins truck and five cars.  At this time, two other individuals remain in Moses Cone Hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.

If you have been involved in a North Carolina car accident or have wrongfully lost a loved one who was involved in a motor vehicle collision, now is the time to speak with a North Carolina car accident attorney at the Lanier Law Group. 

In  Northampton, Massachusetts a recent and unusual accident occurred, mainly because it happened to Lord Jesus Christ, who was run down in a crosswalk this past Tuesday. Police reported that a Pittsfield woman has been cited as she ran down a 50-year-old man named  Lord Jesus Christ, (and yes, that was the man’s real name) in a crosswalk. Mr. Christ was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

Police claim that 20-year-old Brittany Cantarella was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian while in a crosswalk.

Have You Been Injured in a Pedestrian Accident?

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a pedestrian accident, it's in your best interest to contact a North Carolina car accident injury attorney at Lanier Law Group to represent your claim. Contact our office today to set up a consultation to learn more about your rights and how we can help you recover the compensation you deserve.

According to a recent report from "Natrural News," the massive recall by McNeil Consumer Healthcare (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) of its infants' and children's line of Tylenol products is proving to be even more vicious. The FDA found that the drugs were contaminated with dangerous bacteria, as well as foreign materials that appeared as black specks. In a recent story published by USA Today, it has been revealed that McNeil actually knew about the bacterial contamination but kept shipping the products anyway.

The recent FDA report specified that the drug doses were also not properly formulated by McNeil in its infant and children' medicines, which was part of the reason for the recall. Incorrect concentrations of active ingredients in medicines like these puts potentially millions of children at risk.

If your child has become ill or is suffering from health complications after consuming Tylenol, it's important to speak with an attorney right away. At Lanier Law Group, we have extensive experience in personal injury law, including product recalls and product liability cases. To speak with a North Carolina personal injury attorney at our office about your case, please click here to contact the office today to arrange a consultation.