Contributory negligence must be brought to an end. At the Whitley Law Firm, we have seen far too many injured individuals who are blocked from receiving any amount of compensation because minor errors on their part contributed to the accident. Such an outcome is devastating…
Instead of totally barring recovery of damages for even a scintilla of fault on the part of the victim, the Victims’ Fair Treatment Act would allow plaintiffs to recover compensation that is reduced according to their level of fault. According to the text of the…
North Carolina is one of the very few states where the principle of contributory negligence applies in personal injury claims. Unlike comparative negligence (the standard used by a majority of states), the contributory negligence rule bars the victims of accidents and serious injuries from recovering…
At long last, Congress, it seems, will pass the long fought over COVID-19 relief package. I am pleased to report that after months of negotiation, the proposed bill does not include any corporate immunity protections, despite significant pressure from Republican leaders, and intense lobbying by…
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Political viewpoints have always been hot topics for debate, especially at election time. This has never been truer than in 2020, where the election played out like a farfetched political thriller. Consider this: Political thrillers usually take a few political reality crumbs and add a…
The most contentious presidential election in U.S. history is over. On Saturday, November 7, 2020, a full four days after Election Day, Joe Biden was officially declared the new president-elect. But unlike past elections, the dust is far from settled. Constantly heightening tension due to…
“Make sure to wear shoes, ladies. There’s glass everywhere.” This quote, going viral all over social media, began circulating on Saturday, November 7, 2020 – the day the presidential election was officially called for former Vice President Joseph R. Biden and his history-making running mate,…
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I have voted in every election since I was 18. I follow politics closely; I’ve always voted and contributed to causes I believe in. I’ve made a career of helping people less fortunate than myself. These days, I write novels about these people and their…
The 2020 presidential election is only weeks away, and millions of Americans will exercise their Constitutional right to vote this November. But how do you know if you’re ready to vote? Yes, you’ll show up to your polling place, likely with the knowledge of your…
If ever there was a time Americans are exercising their rights as citizens, this is it. 2020 has seen thousands of protests across the country with individuals joining forces to advocate for civil rights, public health and economic equality. At the end of May, the…
