Auger & Auger Hired to Represent Lowe’s Snakebite Victim

May 19th, 2016

A man in Denver, North Carolina was shopping with a friend in a local Lowe’s gardening center to surprise his wife with new flowers for their landscaping. While he was shopping, he was bitten by a 3 foot long poisonous

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How Soon Should I Go Back to Work After an Injury?

May 4th, 2016

Many people who end up winning a successful claim for workers’ compensation in North Carolina return to work. While there are definite benefits to returning to your job, there are some things to consider before you do. Here are a

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Top Common Workers Comp Mistakes

May 2nd, 2016

When we begin to deal with anything we are unfamiliar with, it’s easy to make mistakes. If you have been hurt at work for the first time, you will want to file a workers’ compensation claim. But what if you

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The Most Common Gym Injuries

April 25th, 2016

No matter what your fitness goals, sustaining an injury certainly isn’t one of them. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in injuries at gyms across the United States in recent years. According to the University of Arkansas, that increase totals

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Understanding Economic, Non-Economic and Punitive Damages

April 22nd, 2016

When you sue someone for a personal injury, you know that you may be entitled to compensation. What begins to be confusing is exactly what type of compensation you are entitled to. If you believe what you see on television,

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The Difference Between Contributory and Comparative Negligence

April 18th, 2016

Property is damaged in car accidents every day. In many cases, people are injured in these accidents. One of the first questions asked is: “Whose fault is it?” Contributory and comparative negligence can answer this question. But how? Let’s discuss

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How Fitness Trackers are Being Used in the Courtroom

April 13th, 2016

It’s easy to argue in a personal injury case. After all, who is to say the person was really injured? How do you prove that someone who was hurt is deserving of compensation for their medical bills? Until recently, legal

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What Happens if You Say ‘No’ to Workers’ Comp

April 11th, 2016

As a small business owner, you may be considering foregoing workers’ comp insurance for your employees. You have looked into the insurance and the premiums are simply higher than you can afford right now. Not to mention the fact that

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What to Bring to Your Consultation

April 8th, 2016

Taking that first step and scheduling a consultation with an attorney after you have been injured can be stressful. This is especially true if you have never had to hire an attorney to represent you. What do you need to

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Do GPS Units Cause Accidents?

April 6th, 2016

Maybe you know someone who spends more time arguing with their GPS than following it. Perhaps you remember that big insurance company’s commercial with a human GPS “recalculating” at the most inopportune time. No matter if one or both are

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