Whether they are on their own premises or in a public area, dog owners have an obligation to make sure that their dogs are always secure and do not present a risk to other people. However, there are situations in which a dog owner’s negligence may result in his or her pet biting someone and...
Nursing is a job many feel called to do. Helping people in their time of need is a wonderful feeling, but that high also comes with lows. Nurses suffer work-related injuries no matter what hospital they work in. In fact, the nursing field is facing a shortage as fewer people decide to join the profession....
Semi-trucks traverse the roadways of Greenville and Pitt County on a daily basis. They deliver everything people need to go about their daily lives, which means truck drivers and their trucks get pressed to do a lot of work. And because trucks are such a common sight on the roadways, drivers don’t pay attention to...
What is CTS? Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when swelling occurs in the tendons of your wrist. In turn, the swollen area applies pressure to the median nerve which stretches from the forearm into the hand. Initially, you may experience tingling or sensations of a small electrical shock running to your hand. What Causes CTS? The...
If you live in a rental property in Greenville, North Carolina, you’re living on someone else’s property. And even though you are paying to live there, the landlord has a legal duty to maintain a safe premises at all times within reason. You could have what’s known as a slip and fall accident in the...
Having sufficient automobile insurance is a requirement for drivers in North Carolina. Including a personal umbrella policy can reinforce your standard insurance in the event that you are responsible for damages that are beyond the limits of your coverage and can help protect your bank account and other personal property. However, if you have purchased...
Construction laborers work in one of the most hazardous industries in America. Along with loggers and commercial fishermen, construction is one of the deadliest jobs in the country, leading to hundreds of fatalities and many serious injuries every year. It can take just one second to change a life forever. What Happened Henderson County Sheriff’s...
Congratulations to Attorney Brian Ricci of the Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers and John Jensen of the Jensen Law Group on winning the largest combined workers’ compensation and 3rd party claim in North Carolina of 2016. This was the seventh largest settlement in the state last year, according to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s “Top verdicts...