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Big Rig Driver Charged in Fatal NC Crash

The North Carolina Highway Patrol has charged a tractor trailer driver in an accident that killed a teenager in Gaston County last week. State troopers reported that the driver of the big rig was pulled over on the shoulder of I-85, a few miles south…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 15 Jul 2016

Summer’s 100 Deadliest Days

News media and safety advocacy agencies have issued numerous reports regarding how dangerous driving can be for teenagers. Tragically, the fatal death crash rate for teenagers between the ages of 16 through 19 is three times higher than the range for drivers who are 20…

By Randy Appleton

/ 12 Jul 2016

Safety Advocates Call for Regulations on Self-Driving Vehicles Following Tragic Crash

Experts in the auto industry predict that by the year 2020, there will be 10 million self-driving cars on the road. Not only have automakers such as BMW, Mercedes, and Tesla already introduced or are currently developing vehicles that have self-driving features, even tech companies…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 12 Jul 2016

Criminal Charges Filed in SC Drunk Driving Crash

A man from Spartanburg SC has been charged in a drunk driving crash that killed a North Carolina man in June. The driver, a 32 year old male, has been charged with felony driving under the influence involving death, as well as two counts of…

By Randy Appleton

/ 11 Jul 2016

North Carolina Woman Charged with BUI

A Charlotte, North Carolina woman has been charged with boating under the influence (BUI) after her companion went missing on Lake Wylie last Wednesday in North Carolina. The man’s body was recovered the next morning. Rescue crews were called to the lake at 9 PM on…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 11 Jul 2016

How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth?

If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a car accident in North Carolina and you are considering a lawsuit, you may be wondering, “what is my case worth?” To be candid, there is no exact answer since there are many variables used to…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 8 Jul 2016

Understanding North Carolina Slip and Fall Laws

You likely happened upon this blog post because you, or a loved one, suffered an injury while visiting someone else’s property and have questions about your legal rights. It is important to understand basic premises liability law in North Carolina so you can determine whether…

By Randy Appleton

/ 8 Jul 2016

Health Update 2016: African American Ovarian Cancers Due to Talc Baby Powder Use

In the last few months, numerous reports have surfaced about the health and safety risks associated with baby powders containing talc, particularly the risk of women developing ovarian cancer. On May 12, 2016, a major study impacting African American women who used talc baby powder…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 30 Jun 2016

Double Booked Surgery Risks: Do You Know Where Your Surgeon Is?

Needing to have surgery can be a very stressful and frightening time. Even a minor operation brings with it some risks. Patients usually put their faith in their surgeon, and believe that surgeon will be entirely focused on them during the operation. This sounds like…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 24 Jun 2016

Popular Young Actor Crushed to Death by Jeep Included in Fiat Chrysler Recall

On Sunday, word came from the Los Angeles Police Department that a popular, young actor had been killed in a horrific car accident. Twenty-seven-year-old Anton Yelchin, who was best known for playing Chekov in the new Star Trek films, was crushed by his own vehicle…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 21 Jun 2016

2016 Public Health Update: Talc Baby Powder & Ovarian Cancers

There is increasing evidence that talc baby powder, something consumers have believed was absolutely safe, is far from it. There is a growing body of evidence that prolonged and regular use of talc baby powder for feminine hygiene causes ovarian cancer, the most deadly form…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 20 Jun 2016

Music Icon Prince Overdosed on Deadly Painkiller Fentanyl

Fentanyl strikes again. The incredibly powerful painkiller reportedly took the life of music icon Prince. A medical examiner’s report revealed Prince accidentally overdosed on the prescription drug resulting in the death of the megastar. When Prince took the deadly dose of fentanyl remains “unknown

By Richard Shapiro

/ 3 Jun 2016