The court system has various parts to it. There are multiple courts that will hear cases, and the court your case will go to depends on certain factors. The first factor is whether your case is civil or criminal. If you are suing someone, then you have a civil case....
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What are some causes of worker eye injuries?
Working in a warehouse or in the construction industry exposes you to different hazards that could injure you. With the right safety measures, you stand a good chance of avoiding any serious injuries. It is important to know how to protect different areas of your body...
Statistics on pedestrian accidents in North Carolina
Whether you occasionally walk near the road while getting exercise or you regularly walk to work, you should familiarize yourself with statistics on pedestrian accidents. Every year, pedestrians across North Carolina sustain serious injuries and even lose their lives...
Should we try nesting?
Divorce is difficult, particularly if you have children. If you are trying to figure out ways to make your divorce easier on your kids, you are not alone. Millions of Americans are experimenting with a variety of different living situations to help their children...
What do best interests mean?
One of the most emotional parts of getting divorced is the process of negotiating child custody. Even though you may feel strongly about your decision to leave your partner, sharing children can create the need for an ongoing relationship. You know what you want your...
Does North Carolina award punitive damages in PI cases?
If you sustain extensive and costly injuries in an accident in North Carolina, you may seek to do more than collect compensatory damages for your harms. You may wish to punish the defendant. That is where punitive damages come in. Per the North Carolina General...
Overheating: Know the signs, know the treatment
Many North Carolinians think of summer as the carefree season of rest and relaxation. For most laborers, however, the season has very different connotations. Summer is an exceedingly dangerous time for workers. Heat-related illnesses (HRI) pose a constant threat,...
When a judge may void a premarital agreement
Finances are an issue for many people leaving their marriages, and the wording of a premarital agreement may be what causes the financial problems, indicating that one spouse has no right to the business interest and income of the other. However, most divorce courts...
Filing a nursing home complaint
When an individual suspects that an elderly loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, he or she should file a nursing home complaint. Filing a complaint is easier said than done, however, and it is important that worried parties fully understand the complaint...
Some relevant points to ponder re motorcycling risks and challenges
North Carolina drivers might reasonably harbor differing – and quite contrastive – views regarding motorcycling in the state. On the one hand, it is easy for many to appreciate multiple upsides linked with behind-the-wheel engagement on a bike. Indeed, the sheer...