Charlotte Immigration And Personal Injury Law Blog
What happens if you refuse a breath test?
Most people know that taking a breath test at a traffic stop can show that they have a blood alcohol content (BAC) over the legal limit. This knowledge may leave you to wonder whether you can refuse the breath test in order to avoid drunk driving penalties. Are you...
What is asylum in an immigration legal case?
There are many reasons that individuals move to the United States. For some, job opportunities cause them to pick up from their home countries and relocate. For others, love and relationships may be the impetus for international relocations. Whatever the reason, an...
North Carolina not enforcing workers’ anti-retaliation law
North Carolina law prohibits retaliation against workers who may file work-related injury claims and reveal safety hazards and wage-and-hours violations. But the state’s weak enforcement record on this Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act jeopardizes workers’...
What do you do if you’re hurt in a crash but don’t speak English?
There are many people in the United States who don’t speak English as a first language. Many speak English as a second language or barely speak any at all. There is no shame in that, and your language should not be a barrier thanks to today’s technology and the...
These are 3 of the most common causes of hospitality injuries
Working in hospitality, there are many things you could do that may lead to injuries. You could accidentally slam your hand in a doorway. You could trip and hit your head on the side of the hotel pool. You could throw your back out while cleaning the bathroom after a...
What is reckless driving?
You can make the argument that driving over the speed limit is a “reckless” decision, but simply going five miles per hour over the posted limit isn’t enough to get a reckless driving charge all on its own. How does the law define reckless driving? Reckless driving...
What should I do if I’ve been involved in a car accident?
Sometimes plans or days don’t meet your expectations. But what happens when an accident disrupts your day? Or, more specifically, how should you deal with the aftermath of a car accident and the injuries that have resulted? When you get an accident, a million details...
Being an immigrant in 2020 can take a psychological toll
It’s not easy being an immigrant these days. It can be incredibly stressful on many fronts. That doesn’t mean there are not major upsides, but one also has to understand the challenges faced by immigrants in 2020. Professionals note that there is a potential...
Did the police have a reason to stop you and charge you with DWI?
Last night the police pulled you over and charged you with driving while intoxicated (DWI). If the court finds you guilty, you could face prison time or community service. You could lose your license or have to drive with an ignition lock. If you are here on a Green...
What is a cognitive driving distraction?
Manual and visual driving distractions, two of the three main categories, tend to be fairly obvious even to those who engage in them. Say you bend over to pick up a cellphone that fell onto the floor after it slipped out of your pocket. You’re not looking at the road,...