What is Driver Negligence and Why is it Important to Your Car Accident Claim? Every driver on the road in North Carolina has a certain responsibility not to bring harm upon those they share the road with. This duty of care should not be violated. Negligence suggests that an at-fault party did not adhere to their responsibilities as a safe
Who is Held Liable for a Rideshare Car Accident? All motor vehicle accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries and become traumatic events that the auto accident victims long remember. When seeking compensation, these legal matters can become complicated by the various insurance companies and state laws involved. Auto accidents involving rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft make such
How Common Are Hit and Runs? Under North Carolina law, if you’re involved in a car crash, you must bring your vehicle to a halt immediately after the collision. A driver who’s been in a car accident must remain with their vehicle until law enforcement has arrived at the scene to investigate the crash. When asked to provide personal contact
What is a TBI? Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be catastrophic, causing long-lasting pain, misery, disability, and sometimes eventually resulting in death. Even the most minor of TBIs can still have life-altering effects. According to the Brain Trauma Foundation, they approximate that nearly 2.5 million people suffer a new traumatic brain injury every year. If you have suffered a traumatic
What is Considered Elder Abuse in North Carolina? If the caretaker, orderly, or administrative staff mistreats an older adult under their care, they could be charged with elder abuse or elder neglect. Depending on the severity of the charges, guilty parties may be charged with different classes of felonies. Under North Carolina law, elder abuse is the intentional infliction of
What is Nursing Home Neglect? There are over 15,000 nursing home facilities across the U.S., and more than a million elders reside within those facilities. While nursing homes, assisted living facilities (ALF), and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) serve elders who require care, they also want to make a profit. Sometimes a facility may skimp on costs for medical devices, staff,
What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is one of the most sinister, widespread evils visited upon our fellow citizens; few of us ever speak of it or even seem to be aware of its existence. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), 10% of all Americans over age 60 have experienced elder abuse, and even more claim to have
What is a Car Insurance Deductible? If you’re driving the roads of our beautiful state, you’d better have insurance. Otherwise, you could pay for all the extraordinary expenses out of pocket if you’re in an accident. However, even with an active car insurance policy, there exists the chance that you might still have to pay a certain amount of money
The Unthinkable: What Are the Common Indicators of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect? The suspicion that your elderly loved one was victimized while under the care of nursing home staff is an awful sinking feeling. For many family members, there is already a sense of guilt associated with putting the elderly into a nursing home. But we try to do
Getting injured at work is just the worse. Most people aren’t very excited about going to work, so an injury adds more frustration to their plate. To make matters worse, it can be pretty different to determine the best course of action to seek compensation for your injuries. So not only did you get injured at work, but now you
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When the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your disability claim, it can feel like you’ve hit a dead end. Many applicants wonder if they can sue the SSA to receive the benefits they believe they deserve. While the path to securing Social Security Disability benefits isn’t straightforward, there are legal remedies available when your claim is denied. At O’Malley Tunstall,
Navigating the Social Security Disability (SSD) process can be overwhelming while dealing with a debilitating condition. The system is complex, with strict deadlines and high denial rates for initial applications. At O’Malley Tunstall, PC, our board-certified Social Security Disability lawyers have the specialized knowledge and dedication to guide North Carolina residents through this challenging process, significantly improving their chances of
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