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3 things to do after a house fire
Going through a house fire is a tragedy. Regardless of the extent of the fire, you may end up losing valuable items and access to your home in North Carolina. You will…
Living with traumatic brain injury
Traumatic b r ain injuries can occur in North Carolina for a variety of reasons. They may be due to an automobile wreck, an accident at work or as a result of…
North Carolina Bad Faith Insurance Law Firm
Knowledge · Experience · A Record of Results When insurers fail to make good on homeowners’, automobile, or health insurance policies, the insured may need to resort to legal action to enforce…
Was the Catawba River and Mountain Island Flooding Avoidable?
A week after the flood, residents along the Catawba River and Mountain Island Lake continue their dry-out and clean-up. By many meteorologists’ accounts, the area experienced a forecasted large rain even last…
ROUND UP Is Linked to Cancer
My law firm is looking at Round Up cases in the Charlotte community. Use and exposure to Round Up has been linked to certain forms of cancer. Four years ago, a United…
Budget Provision Eliminates Legal Aid Funding
The North Carolina House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committee has proposed a provision for the 2017 Budget entitled “Eliminate Access to Civil Justice Funds.” If enacted as written, this provision would eliminate approximately…
Danger in the Trees
One of the most beautiful sights in our southern cities are the awe inspiring large trees that line many of our streets. Yet, these majestic beauties mask a hidden danger. As leaves…
Medical Payments (Medpay) Coverage in your Automobile Insurance Policy
Medical Payments Coverage (Medpay) is included in most automobile insurance policies but few people even know it is there or what it is. Medpay is an optional coverage, but because it is…
Workers’ Compensation – The Basics and What You Need to Know
Getting hurt while working can lead to a mountain of hospital and medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and extended time out of work. The financial and mental anguish during this time makes it…
Government cracks down on nursing home arbitration provisions
Nursing homes are facilities that are supposed to provide our loved ones with needed care. Finding the right nursing home is not an easy task. Meeting the criteria needed for your loved…
Types Of Tests Commonly Used To Diagnose A Concussion
Any type of severe blow or violent jarring motion to the upper body can lead to a serious brain injury. Even if the head or neck is not directly impacted, the brain…
It’s mine! Eminent domain law and North Carolina landowners
Taking the leap to owning property is a big jump. Before putting in an offer, investors generally complete research and often negotiate a price they are comfortable paying for the property. After…
Tips for dealing with television service rate increases
Did you just find out that Directv raised their rates between $4 and $8 per month? While this increase may be affordable, it is my no means acceptable. You may be asking…
Do you know Mickey Moore?
This blog does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should not rely upon this blog for legal advice, but instead should consult an attorney experienced in your area of concern.
Monroe Bypass back on track
The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently announced that after much delay, it is going to proceed with the Monroe Bypass. This will be a 20 mile toll four lane road that…
Does a builder have insurance if a building has defects? Beware builders and owners!
Most builders or contractors have a commercial general liability (“CGL”) insurance policy for a particular project. It is often required by the construction lender. However, whether this policy actually affords any meaningful…
DeVore, Acton & Stafford, P.A. Moving Law Office to Queens Road
On July 21, 2013, the law firm of DeVore, Acton & Stafford, P.A., a prominent firm in the Charlotte area for over twenty years, is proudly relocating its law offices to 438…
Avoid pitfalls of the insurance application and claims process
Our firm recently litigated a case where a warehouse was damaged by a tornado. The damage was estimated to be around $1 Million. During the course of the investigation of the claim,…
Executing on a Judgment
One of the biggest issues facing litigants and attorneys in a poor economy is the ability to collect on a judgment. My guess is that a majority of the public think that…
Estate Administration: Qualifying as Administrator
In North Carolina, if a person dies without a Will, that person is said to have died “intestate,” and the Administrator is the person who handles the deceased person’s (decedent’s) estate. If…
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