Let a school bus accident lawyer in Durham protect your rights If your child has been involved in a school bus accident in North Carolina, Don’t settle before you get legal counsel. Contact the Law Offices of Adrienne Blocker, PLLC,…
Takata recall could target millions of additional vehicles
The Detroit Bureau (8/21, Einstein) reports that the failure of an airbag “in a new Volkswagen Tiguan could lead to a huge expansion of the ongoing Takata recall – something that has already impacted more than 33 million vehicles sold…
Premises Liability
“Slip and fall” is a term used for a personal injury case in which a person slips or trips and falls, and is injured on someone else’s property. These cases usually fall under the broader category of cases known as…
THE BASICS OF AUTO INSURANCE (part 2)
Now that you understand what basic coverages are available, let’s talk about how they can protect yourself and your loved ones. Decide on the level of liability coverage you want to carry to protect you should you be the at-fault…
THE BASICS OF AUTO INSURANCE (part 1)
North Carolina law requires every driver to carry automobile liability insurance in the minimum amount of 30/60/25.[1] This means a driver must be insured for a minimum of $30,000 bodily injury or death per person / $60,000 bodily injury…
Social Security
July 19th through 25th marks the celebration of the second National my Social Security Week. Take this opportunity to learn about the benefits of signing up for a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. With your account, you can verify your earnings and get estimates of your future benefits to…
A New Way to Bounce Back After Surgery
New post-op recovery techniques, introduced in Europe and now being adopted in many hospitals across the U.S., have made dramatic improvements in how fast patients recover from a major operation, including hip or knee replacement, heart, colorectal and abdominal surgery. Experts…
Emissions Testing May Be Changing in NC
A measure that passed the House Finance Committee on Thursday morning would cut the state’s required vehicle emissions testing program by 60 percent. The initial version of House Bill 169 would have removed six rural counties from the testing requirement.…
Happy 60th, Disneyland!
On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney welcomed thousands of invited guests and gate crashers to preview the first Disneyland on a 160-acre former orange grove in Anaheim, California. http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/16/travel/disneyland-60th-anniversary-feat/index.html
Amusement Ride Safety
We should all expect to be safe when enjoying the rides at the State Fair, or other amusement parks. Recent legislation is on its way to the Governor that should make us all a little safer. House Bill 39 was…