Call Us 919-240-4054The Carolina Friends School (CFS) has announced they have learned about sexual misconduct between a former principal and students 40 years ago. The Durham-based Quaker school first heard of the misconduct in 2012. An independent investigation revealed five victims who were former students, including one student who said they were touched inappropriately by a former teacher. […]
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Graduated risks: talk to your teen about drunk driving
Summer can be a dangerous time for teenage drivers. In 2012 the number of teen drivers killed rose 20% during the months of June and July, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. This high school graduation season, the partners of CJG Law Firm would like to remind you and the teenage drivers in your home that […]
Charlotte Metro area among top 10 most dangerous for pedestrians
The Charlotte Metro Area is one of the top ten most dangerous for pedestrians, according to a new study by the National Complete Streets Coalition. Metro Orlando tops the list of most dangerous areas to walk, followed by the Tampa-St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Miami and Memphis regions. The Charlotte Metro area was tenth on the list. […]
Group honors Valerie Johnson for helping injured workers in North Carolina
Valerie was honored for her tireless efforts on behalf of workers’ rights in North Carolina by the North Carolina A. Philip Randolph Institute at its 40th Annual Awards Banquet and Birthday Celebration. She also spoke at the banquet on the topic of labor and the changing political climate impacting injured workers in the state. Clayola Brown, the national president […]
New bill gives corporations immunity when products kill
A new bill (SB 648) was introduced and discussed this week in the State Senate Judiciary 1 Committee that would give corporations complete immunity when their products hurt or kill North Carolinians. It would be the most radical measure of its kind in the country. SB 648 may move very quickly so please call or email your Senator today and tell […]
Ask the expert: what do I do when I get sent to a doctor I don’t think is helping?
Answer: What you should definitely NOT do is to get treatment from another doctor. Treating with a different doctor without the permission of the employer or its insurance company makes it look like you are not cooperating with the workers’ compensation process and can cause your payments to stop. There is no guarantee that your employer […]
A “crash” by any other name…
If you were riding your bike on a city street and you were hit by a bus, was it an accident? This article from Bike Law talks about the difference between a “crash” and an “accident” and how the two terms can be used to imply or deny who is at fault.
May is Bike Month!
Bike Month (#bikemonth) provides many opportunities all over the state for fun bike events – from family rides and kids bike rodeos to charity events and pro races. It’s also a great time to educate drivers about cyclists’ rights and to educate cyclists about safe practices on the road. Preventing crashes and accidents is an important […]
Ask an expert: Should I report getting hurt at work, even if I was injured while playing around?
Answer: Yes. You should report the injury AND tell the truth about how it occurred – even if you know the injury is totally your fault. In North Carolina, the workers’ comp rules require you to have an injury by accident during a break in a worker’s normal routine in order for you to qualify for benefits. It […]
Trustworthy non-profit for victims of crime established
Thanks to the National Compassion Fund, helping the victims of the Fort Hood tragedy is as easy as sending a text. Created by the National Center for Victims of Crime to help the victims of mass casualty crimes such as the shooting at Fort Hood or the Aurora movie theater massacre, the National Compassion Fund […]