NC Hospital System Is Quietly Informing Some Breast Cancer Patients That They Were Misdiagnosed A number of breast cancer patients treated at a North Carolina hospital have been quietly informed by the hospital that an error was made in their diagnosis. Many of these patients have been contacted by the hospital during 2024 to tell […]
Depending on where and when a car accident occurs, you and your passengers may have to wait an extended period before assistance will arrive. Having a car emergency kit on hand can help keep you and your passengers safe and comfortable while you wait for help. What You Need to Be Prepared in Case of […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month We at Ward Black Law want to remind everyone how important it is to stay focused while driving. We believe accidents can be avoided if we pay attention to the road. So, we’re here to talk about what distracted driving is, why it’s dangerous, and how to prevent it. […]
Many lawsuits related to toxic water exposure among members of the armed forces, veterans, reservists, and their families at Camp Lejeune are working their way through the courts. These claims offer an opportunity for justice and compensation for affected service members and their families. Still, scammers and con artists are using actual litigation as a […]
On December 5, 2023, CooperSurgical issued an Urgent Recall on its embryo solution that is used in its IVF process. The solution, intended to assist with development of IVF embryos, was recalled due to the risk of “impaired embryo development prior to the blastocyst stage.” This is a significant loss for fertility clinic patients who may […]
Breachers are members of the military or law enforcement who use explosive charges to enter secured buildings, often to rescue hostages or take down armed threats. It’s a dangerous job – one that might be even more perilous than previously understood. New research suggests breachers may face an increased risk of traumatic brain injuries due […]
Asbestos exposure can cause a range of severe or life-threatening diseases, such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. But can asbestos cause small-cell lung cancer? Yes, asbestos exposure significantly increases the risk of small-cell lung cancer. People with a history of asbestos exposure who have received a small cell lung cancer diagnosis might have legal claims to […]
Personal injury law is based on the idea that someone who hurts another person should have to compensate them for the harm they’ve caused. In the case of most car accidents, that means the driver who caused the crash – or, more often, their insurer – has to pay for the losses of others involved […]
Commercial trucks are difficult to drive, which means truck drivers must concentrate to avoid causing accidents. These vehicles are huge and heavy, and many of them come in two parts: the tractor and the trailer. Sometimes, truckers drive trucks without trailers attached in a practice known as bobtailing. This practice makes handling a truck even […]
Our skilled lawyers always build wrongful death cases as if they’ll go to trial. However, as with other personal injury claims, wrongful death cases often reach a full and fair settlement out of court. In many situations, a wrongful death settlement is the best resolution, saving the parties the time, stress, expense, and risks of […]