On October 3, 2023, Senate Bill 452 passed and became law. It changed many things in various kinds of insurance, but the most important to our clients who have been seriously injured in car accidents are the changes regarding the minimum auto insurance liability limits. These changes go into effect…
Commercial truck accidents happen daily on Interstates 40 and 95 in the Triangle and other highways across North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, more than 6,000 crashes involving tractor-trailers and other commercial trucks are reported to police in the Tar Heel State every year. Being unfortunate…
After being injured in a car accident, you may find yourself facing unexpected medical bills and out-of-network costs for emergency care and hospital stays. Your first thought may be that the driver who caused the auto accident should pay your medical bills. This is a reasonable assumption. Under North Carolina…
La ley de Carolina del Norte y la ley federal exigen que los empleadores tomen medidas razonables para proporcionar condiciones de trabajo seguras y prevenir que sus empleados sufran lesiones en el lugar de trabajo. La División de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional del Departamento de Trabajo de Carolina del Norte…
North Carolina law and federal law require employers to take reasonable steps to provide safe working conditions and prevent employees from getting hurt in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Division of the North Carolina Department of Labor enforces the safety and health standards that employers must meet. Employers…
Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A. is pleased to award a total of $3,000 in scholarship prizes to two deserving North Carolina students selected as winners of the law firm’s 2024 essay contest. The winners are: 1st Place, $2,000—Nyree Andrews 2nd Place, $1,000—Angela Clarke The attorneys at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik…
“¿Puedo demandar a mi empleador por condiciones de trabajo inseguras en Carolina del Norte?” Puede que se haga esta pregunta si se ha lesionado o desarrollado una condición médica como resultado de un entorno laboral inseguro. Demandar a su empleador en el derecho común (lo que significa presentar una demanda…
“Can I sue my employer for unsafe working conditions in North Carolina?” You may ask this question if you’ve been injured or developed a medical condition resulting from an unsafe work environment. Suing your employer in common law (meaning filing suit in district or superior court to get compensation for…
The ability to operate a motor vehicle is essential to maintaining independence and enjoying life for many elderly drivers. However, as people age, they may experience physical and cognitive changes that affect their ability to drive safely. So, what happens when elderly drivers cause an auto accident in North Carolina?…
What are punitive damages in a car accident case? Punitive damages are a type of compensation that people may recover through personal injury lawsuits. They punish an at-fault party for egregiously wrongful acts and are meant to deter similar conduct in the future. Punitive damages are rarely awarded in North Carolina…
