On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Jan 22, 2020 | personal injury
Negligence laws are in place to hold liable people who cause injury to others because of misconduct or failure to exercise their duty of care. Therefore, the plaintiff can only get compensated if the defendant is found liable for contravening an agreement or law that...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Dec 30, 2019 | personal injury
North Carolina workers often have jobs that require repetitive motion. Over a long period of time, any sort of repetitive motion can result in injuries. We will examine some of these injuries, along with the surprisingly large impact they can have on the quality of...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Nov 28, 2019 | personal injury
Falling and hitting your head on a solid surface is a frightening prospect, which is why you may think you got off lucky after a fall if you do not feel anything serious beyond a momentary headache. However, some symptoms of a head injury do not manifest right away....
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Nov 8, 2019 | personal injury
When workers become injured on the job in North Carolina, they may decide not to report it. There are several reasons people come to this decision. They may believe the injury is not that serious or that the employer may retaliate against them for reporting it. The...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Sep 9, 2019 | personal injury
People who are in a car accident in North Carolina have a lot going on. Besides damage to the car, there are often multiple injuries, and many people end up missing days of work because of the wreck. When considering filing a personal injury claim, the victims may...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Aug 6, 2019 | personal injury
Some personal injuries leave a person unable to work and earn a steady paycheck. Unfortunately, bill collectors want their money, injuries or not. HuffPost offers several solutions for ways to make money for those injured in North Carolina and find themselves unable...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Jul 26, 2019 | personal injury
Whether it is a severe burn or a minor one, burns can be one of the most painful types of injury that people in North Carolina end up dealing with. Knowing how to deal with a burn when it happens can help to lessen the symptoms and expedite the healing process. What...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Jul 10, 2019 | personal injury
Due to labor laws in North Carolina, teens do not usually work in jobs that are incredibly dangerous, but that does not mean they cannot get hurt at work. Many teens work in fast food restaurants, which are places where injuries can easily occur. While they typically...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Jun 21, 2019 | personal injury
The aftermath of a car accident can be confusing enough without representatives from car insurance companies calling you about your case. Unfortunately, you could receive phone calls from insurance claims adjusters as soon as the day of your auto accident in...
On behalf of Dees, Smith, Powell, Jarrett, Dees & Jones, LLP | Jun 17, 2019 | personal injury
Just because you work in an office in North Carolina rather than on a construction site does not mean your worksite is free of hazards. To prevent yourself from becoming an injury victim, you need to know some of the most common workplace hazards. Safety Management...
