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An overview of North Carolina personal injury damages
When people suffer injuries in motor vehicle collisions or other such accidents, they may lose income and incur medical bills, on top of having to deal with their pain and suffering. Under some circumstances, those who experience such injuries may consider taking...
Will a college revoke its acceptance if you have a DUI?
College admissions are more competitive than ever. Today, it is not good enough for students to have excellent GPAs and above average SAT scores. Applicants today must show they are well-rounded by excelling in their classes while also remaining involved in...
How can a DWI conviction impact a student’s career opportunities?
Perhaps you are a student at the University of North Carolina, and you are looking forward to starting a career after graduation. Unfortunately, on your way home from a weekend party, law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). How...
How a DWI affects your driver’s license
If you are like many North Carolina residents, you get in the car to run errands, go to work and take the children to school almost automatically. You may not realize how much you rely on driving until you do not have a license. The team at Curcio Law Group, PLLC...
How can I tell if a contract is legally binding?
Contracts are an essential part of doing business in North Carolina. These documents must contain certain elements to be considered legally binding, as well as to mitigate potential disputes that may arise. The Balance explains what makes a contract legally binding,...
What is whiplash?
It can happen when you least expect it. One minute you’re tooling along, and the next you’re a victim of a serious accident. Whiplash may easily occur in this case, which is a painful condition that can have lasting effects following a severe accident. The Mayo Clinic...
What happens after a DWI conviction
North Carolina has historically had strict laws regarding driving while intoxicated (DWI), and they have only gotten more stringent over the years. Here are the penalties to expect after a DWI conviction. Fines and jail time A DWI is a misdemeanor for first-time...
It all adds up
It is as simple as adding to figure out that if you tend to have a lead foot when driving on the highway, your traffic violation point balance may result in the suspension of your drivers’ license. You will also face higher insurance premiums with a driving...
Pet attacks can still be common during winter months
The adoption rates from animal shelters have a significant increase just before the holiday season, and gifting a new pet during Christmas is a common occurrence for families – especially families with young children. If you were the lucky recipient of a new pet over...
Stay compliant in your business: Employee requirements
Will you employ others in your new business venture? Both state and federal law requires you to comply with various rules that affect your employees’ paychecks, their health and their work status. Some regulations require you to pay while others require your...
