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North Carolina allows for the recovery of punitive damages when the defendant was responsible for one or several of the following aggravating factors: fraud, malice and willful or wanton conduct. Willful or wanton conduct is defined as “the conscious and intentional disregard of and indifference to the rights and safety of others, which the defendant […]
The FDA has recently issued an order requiring Philips Respironics to inform all patients that there has been a recall of some of their breathing machines. To learn more about the recall and the new FDA orders, follow the link below. If you or someone you know has used a recalled CPAP machine by Philips […]
During Janet Ward Black‘s tenure as President of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA), she started the initiative known as 4ALL Statewide Service Day that would serve individuals across the state of North Carolina that had legal questions…for FREE! This NCBA service day has continued every year since its beginning in 2008 and just completed their […]
Workers’ compensation benefits provide medical treatment and financial support to injured employees in North Carolina. Unfortunately, as helpful as these benefits are, the money you’ll receive will typically be a smaller percentage of your actual wages. That means injured workers might still face financial hardships during treatment and recovery. So, if you require additional money […]
What does it mean when my lawyer tells me “we are going to file suit?” Filing a lawsuit in North Carolina for personal injury cases creates a general timeline as follows: filing of a complaint, an answer by the defendant(s), the discovery period, mediation, trial. Each has its own distinct features and rules. Filing of […]
In North Carolina, workers injured on the job could be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Your employers’ workers’ compensation insurance policy pays these benefits. They can provide medical care and replace some of the wages you miss out on due to your injury or occupational illness. The insurance company might offer to pay your medical […]
North Carolina car wrecks: If your health insurance company paid your car accident-related medical bills, can it get money back from your settlement? “Cost Plus Plans” North Carolina is an anti-subrogation state. What does that mean if you’ve been injured and you are trying to settle your car wreck case? What if your health insurance […]
Many different factors can impact the value of your North Carolina car accident settlement. The team at Ward Black Law explores the facts and evidence that could impact your compensation and will help maximize your car accident settlement. What Impacts Car Accident Settlement Amounts? Any of the following factors can impact the value of your […]
The C12 Group recognized the personal injury law firm Ward Black Law’s founder for her ‘faithfulness, servant leadership, courageousness in advancing ministry and remarkable diligence in trusting God.’ GREENSBORO, NC, June 10, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ — Personal injury attorney Janet Ward Black has received the C12 Hero Award from The C12 Group, the country’s largest network […]
Liability coverage provides compensation to victims of a car accident from the at-fault party’s liability insurance policy. Liability coverage insures the named insured on the policy, the spouse and any family members of the named insured so long as they reside at the named insured’s residence, and any person using the vehicle listed on the […]