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Need HOA Representation in North Carolina?

Rhine Law Firm, P.C., is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Barbour to our homeowners’ association representation team. Mr. Barbour will draw upon his experience assisting HOAs to navigate complicated issues including construction…

The Devastation of Hurricane Irma

Slip and Fall

The hurricane season is off to a fast start with Harvey and Irma. Now, Maria’s coming up. To date, Harvey has killed 84 people. Irma has killed 34 people in Florida—and the number is expected to rise. Both have impacted millions…

Nursing Home Oversight in North Carolina

Nursing Home Abuse

Across North Carolina, there are roughly 1,200 private adult care homes, which provide 24-hour care for mentally and physically ill individuals. Unfortunately, oversight and enforcement of health and safety requirements have been “poor”…

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Third Party Claims: Workplace Injuries

Workers' Comp Claims

Employers have a duty to provide a work environment that protects the health, safety, and welfare of employees. In many instances, an employee who is injured on the job has no recourse outside of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation…

The Dangers of Exploring a Shipwreck

Maritime Law

Recently, a 46-year-old British diver, Steven Slater, was with a group diving off of the Massachusetts coast to visit the Andrea Doria wreck site. Slater was pulled from the ocean unconscious and pronounced dead after a…

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August Was National Immunization Month

Personal Injury

August has been named National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) in an annual effort to promote getting vaccinated. NIAM reminds us that people of all ages should remain up-to-date on their vaccines to help prevent problematic diseases.…

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One-Third of Nursing Home Patients Are Injured by Medical Errors

Med Malpractice Claims, Nursing Home Abuse

Many of us have elderly loved ones being cared for in a nursing home or an assisted care facility. Concerns often arise when we read news articles detailing problems that plague the quality of care in nursing homes and adult care facilities.…

This NHTSA Rule May Reduce Truck and Bus Rollover Crashes

Semi Truck Accidents

Accidents that involve truck or bus rollovers are relatively rare, but they have devastating consequences. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that rollovers represent 2% of accidents, but cause over one-third of traffic deaths.…

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How to Avoid Trucking Accidents on North Carolina Roads

Semi Truck Accidents

Unfortunately, collisions involving large trucks and passenger vehicles are all too common on the roads throughout North Carolina. In fact, the state’s Department of Transportation reported that there were more than 3,400 accidents involving…

Should I Be Concerned About My Metal Hip Replacement?

Defective Drugs & Medical Devices, Defective Products

That depends on when your replacement was performed, as well as the exact materials used. Some metal hips do not show signs of other medical issues. But if you have a metal-on-metal or MoM hip replacement, which was common in North Carolina…

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