Sometimes a person’s situation can quickly go from bad to worse. A seemingly minor error in judgment could have consequences that have a significant effect on a person’s life. In some cases, that error could cause harm to the person as well as have legal...
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Essential details for an independent contractor agreement
When a North Carolina company gains a considerable amount of success, it often has more than enough work to go around. Unfortunately, that may mean that there are not enough employees to handle the workload, even if it is just a temporary surge in activity. In such...
3 tips for moving an uncontested divorce along quickly
There are times in life when making a major change is the best for everyone. For some North Carolina residents, ending their marriage may be the change they need to work toward feeling more satisfied in their lives. Of course, divorce is not an easy process, and there...
Advocates say intervention programs will stop juvenile arrests
Many young people who have been arrested may struggle in other parts of their lives. An arrest might just set them further down the path toward more interactions with the criminal justice system, perpetuating a vicious cycle. However, those who work on intervention...
Possibility of slip and fall may increase in icy weather
Statistics say that 1,500 people die every year in the United States due to an injury caused by a fall. Cold weather is probably here to stay for a while in North Carolina, meaning the risk of suffering a fall on the ice or snow will be increased. This type of slip...
Upgrades to intersection should prevent fatal car accidents
Every day in North Carolina, people lose their lives in motor vehicle crashes. Law enforcement and traffic safety officials are meant to look at data and determine ways to reduce the number of fatal car accidents. However, residents living near one deadly intersection...
15-year-old facing charge of armed robbery
It is not unusual for a young person to make an error in judgement. In the most extreme situations, that kind of error can lead to criminal charges, which may have a profound impact upon a teen or child’s life. People who have a criminal record that begins when they...
You slipped, fell and were injured: Can you pursue a legal remedy?
It can be funny seeing an actor in a movie comedy going airborne after slipping on a banana peel. It’s not so funny in real life. In fact, an occurrence like that – or any other kind of slip-and-fall incident – can reap serious and even devastating consequences for an...
Tips for creating a business contract
Most types of businesses in North Carolina will eventually need legal documentation for agreements made between the company and other entities, whether they are other businesses, clients or employees. These agreements are often stipulated in official contracts that...
Criminal defense: multiple charges for man after high-speed chase
People facing criminal charges often feel as though they have no one they can turn to for help. An arrest record can carry a certain stigma that may damage a person’s reputation. Still, the court system sometimes forgets that people are more than the mistakes they may...
