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The other driver never saw you. While you were watching the road, they were looking down, their face illuminated by the glow of a screen. Their thumb was moving, composing a message that was more important than your safety, your health, and your future. A crash caused by a texting
The most infuriating detail is not the sound of the crash or the sight of your crumpled car. It is the image of the other driver’s phone, still in their hand or on the passenger seat, its screen glowing. They made a choice. They chose a text, a song, or
You may have heard the phrase “punitive damages” but may not know what it means and when it applies. North Carolina’s most punitive damages law is found in Chapter 1D of our General Statutes. To qualify for punitive damages, victims must first prove eligibility for compensatory damages and that one
Rape happens when there is no consent for a sexual act. It is one of the most horrifying and heartbreaking experiences a woman can go through. In the ideal scenario, the perpetrator is put behind bars, preventing him from harming another victim. But in some cases, outdated laws about consent
The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act shields employees from abusive employment practices. Among its many protections are provisions relating to overtime pay. In most cases, employers must pay a worker overtime at one and a half (1 ½) times the normal hourly rate for every hour worked beyond the
If you or a loved one has been physically assaulted, you have the right to hold the person assaulting you financially responsible for any harms they have caused. The type of “damages” recoverable in an assault and battery case include compensation for your medical and pharmaceutical bills, lost wages, physical
Although a business does not have to guarantee customer safety, it is legally obligated to take precautions against known dangers. When it fails to do so resulting in a customer injury, North Carolina law may hold the business liable. These cases wherein a business fails to reasonably protect its customer
Information technology and computer professionals are increasingly common in our technology-driven society. As North Carolina’s economy becomes more dependent on computer and IT professionals, more employers are taking advantage of various state and federal laws exempting certain computer employees from overtime compensation. Computer Employees Exemption Many computer and information technology
All employees are either “exempt” or “non-exempt” under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Non-exempt employees must be paid minimum wages and overtime compensation while non-exempt employees do not need to be paid overtime, and depending on the exemption, minimum wage. Contrary
The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and Fair Labor Standards Act require employees to be paid at a rate not less than minimum wage for each hour worked. Employees are required to be paid overtime at a rate of not less than one and one half of the employee’s