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What is a “gap in treatment?” If you have ever tried settling a personal injury claim on your own you may have come across the term, “gap in treatment.” This term is used by the insurance company as an attempt to reduce your settlement. A “gap in treatment” refers to a prolonged period between your […]
In North Carolina, underinsured motorist coverage protects you against other drivers who do not carry enough insurance coverage to compensate you completely for your injuries. Underinsured motorist coverage is commonly referred to as UIM. UIM coverage applies when you are injured in a car crash and the at-fault driver has less liability insurance coverage than […]
Allergan, a global medical device manufacturer, launched a worldwide recall of its textured breast implants in 2019 due to the risk that patients could develop a related form of cancer. The move opened the way for lawsuits on behalf of patients experiencing adverse reactions. The recall came at the request of the Food & Drug […]
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused anxiety for people across the United States, but some people have more reason to worry than others. While any given person faces similar chances of being infected if exposed to the virus, certain groups are more likely to die if they become ill. These groups include older people, people […]
Ordinarily, Workers’ Compensation is not about fault or bad conduct, however, NCGS § 97-12 proscribes a 10% increase or decrease in compensation paid by the employer depending on whether the employee or employer acts badly. There are two ways an employer can be penalized 10%: Willful failure of the employer to comply with any statutory […]
Ward Black Law November 2020 Newsletter Read our latest newsletter to learn more about what is going on at Ward Black Law!
The 700 Club recently featured Ward Black Law in a segment called “Doing the Impossible to Bless Others.” The Greensboro, North Carolina law firm was excited to be featured on the 700 Club, which highlighted the company’s purpose-driven commitment to give away ten percent of its revenue to a range of worthy causes. Ward Black […]
Greensboro, North Carolina attorney Janet Ward Black was recently named “Lawyer of the Year” in the Triad for personal injury litigation – plaintiffs by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Lawyers”. Each year only one lawyer in a metropolitan region is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for that practice area. Additionally, Black was […]
Attorney Gabriel Snyder has joined the Greensboro law firm of Ward Black Law. He will focus his practice on representing North Carolinians who have been injured or killed at work or in accidents. He will also represent people whose property has been negatively impacted by road and highway expansion projects. “We are grateful that Gabe […]
An accident with a tractor trailer can turn your world upside down, possibly leading to severe injuries, huge medical bills, a total car loss, and time out of work. Or you may have even lost a loved one in a truck accident. Many victims of big truck accidents assume “it’s like a car wreck but […]