Chapel Hill Cell Phone Ban

April 13, 2012
Chapel Hill Cell Phone Ban

The Town of Chapel Hill became the first-in-the-nation enacting a ban on using a cell phone while driving. The town’s leader aim to reduce the number of car accidents by discouraging this distraction while driving. Clore Law Group attorney Eric Brock earned his bachelor degree in Chapel Hill at the University of North Carolina. “I remember drivers [...]

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Sam Allen named to National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 under 40

April 2, 2012
Charleston Injury Lawyer

Samuel K. Allen, an associate at the Clore Law Group, a Charleston-based catastrophic personal injury and business law firm, has been named a member of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40. Membership into the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is restricted to 40 attorneys per state [...]

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Whole Foods Recall

March 30, 2012
Whole foods Cookie Recall

The corporate office of Whole Foods in Austin TX announced on March 22, 2012 a recall of Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies. The product failed to disclose walnuts. People with this food allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The recalled cookies were sold at Whole Foods [...]

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Traffic Fatalities as of March 23, 2012

March 26, 2012
South Carolina Traffic Fatalities

According to the Department of South Carolina Public Safety,  as of March 18th, there were 147 traffic fatalities in South Carolina, compared to 153 deaths in this same time period in 2011. Through midnight March 18th, 23 pedestrians, 10 motorcyclists and four bicyclists have died on state roads and highways. Cars today are built to be more safe than [...]

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Roundabout Accidents

March 23, 2012
Roundabout Accident Lawyer

Raleigh’s roundabout in front of the N.C. State Bell Tower has resulted in 100 car crashes in only 20 months. Engineers from the Department of Transportation were cited in a recent article saying a single lane option would likely be simpler and more safe. They are engaging in computer modeling  for an alternative. Kelly Becker, a [...]

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Flood Insurance Disputes Following Hurricane Irene

March 16, 2012
hurricane insurance dispute lawyers

Despite all effort and preparation, many families’ homes were completely destroyed when Hurricane Irene ravaged North Carolina. Still 5 months after the disaster, many people are waiting for help. According to a recent article in the News and Observer, even those who paid lofty Hurricane coverage premiums are still waiting for help due to a shortage of [...]

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Mt. Pleasant Police Officer Charged with DUI

March 7, 2012
Mt. Pleasant DUI Accident and Injury Lawyer

A Mount Pleasant Police major was charged with DUI after crashing his Jeep. He was subsequently released on a $997 personal recognizance bond. This type of bond differs from bail or a security bond in that it is a personal promise by the defendant to appear for future court dates. Fortunately, this was a single car accident and [...]

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$7.8 Billion Settlement for Gulf Oil Spill

March 5, 2012
Gulf Oil Spill Class Action Settlement

Plaintiffs’ Oil Spill Settlement BP reached a settlement to compensated the businesses and people affected by the 2010 oil spill, but it does not provide for the environmental damages. BP announced $7.8 billion settlement with the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs can accept the amount provided by this settlement or choose to pursue reparation directly from BP. You should consult an attorney to understand your [...]

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Distracted Driving – Oh, you bet!

March 2, 2012
Distracted Driving

I frequently come across articles that I want to share. The following articles referenced really struck me in a double-team of thought. The first is from the Wall Street Journal and appeared on February 7th of this year. It is titled ‘Stopping Sleepiness-How Scientists Want to Measure Drowsiness in the Future‘, it discusses the research for biomarkers. [...]

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Moored Boat Sinks in Marina

March 2, 2012
Marina Damage | Property Damage Lawyers | Environmental Attorneys

The Port Orchard Railway Marina in Washington had a mishap last December resulting in both property and environmental damage. A 85 foot vessel sank while moored. The initial report indicate a valve severed causing the boat to fill with water and sink. The wood vessel sank with about 300 gallons of diesel fuel on board. An oil containment boom was [...]

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