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Kids’ Chance of North Carolina makes a significant difference in the lives of North Carolina families affected by tragic work injuries. Established in North Carolina in 2004, the mission of Kids’ Chance is to provide educational scholarships to the children of North Carolina workers who have been catastrophically or fatally injured in work-related accidents.

 

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Martin & Jones can now be found on Facebook.

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Post claim underwriting is something you hope to never hear. Underwriting is the insurance company’s process of determining the likelihood of making a claim. The insurance company uses the underwriting process to presumably set its premiums. In other words, the underwriting process is the insurance company’s attempt to assess your risk. The insurance company determines your risk and sets its premiums to insure a profit.

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Accutane is a synthetic form of vitamin A approved by the FDA for the treatment of serious, nodular acne back in the 1980s. Because of its high toxicity and serious side effects, Accutane was intended to be used as a “drug of last resort” to prevent scarring in the most severe acne cases, but after approval the drug became widely used in less-severe cases. The side effects of Accutane include serious birth defects, and the FDA required users of Accutane to enroll in a patient registry for that reason. (The only other drug that has ever required a patient registry was Thalidomide.)

 

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Greg was born in Texas but grew up in Fayetteville and Gastonia, North Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992, and earned his law degree from UNC School of Law in 1998.

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Depending on how you first contact our office, our qualified staff will respond by e-mail or answer your call.  During the initial communication, we determine if your case is the type of case we handle.  If it is not the type of case we handle, we may be able to refer you to an attorney who handles cases in that practice area.

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The Minnesota Attorney General recently sued the National Arbitration Forum (“NAF”), contending that NAF committed fraud and engaged in false advertising and deceptive trade practices by intentionally misrepresenting its independence and neutrality and by hiding its ties to the debt collection industry.  Read more

Martin & Jones is proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been named to the 2010 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America."

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Deaths among Hispanic workers continue to increase despite overall numbers that indicate decreasing work related deaths occurring.

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Drivers texting on cell phones while driving greatly increase their risk of causing a collision.  Virginia Tech University recently compiled the research establishing what should be obvious to most people -- don't text and drive.  Read more

The Injured Worker Blog will be analysis of appellate court cases that interpret the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. Hopefully, the analysis will be relevant to workers and attorneys alike. Attorney Matt Healey also plans to cover any other items -- employment news, legislative efforts -- that touch on workplace accidents.  Read more

Martin & Jones Wins Two Important Victories For NC Consumers  Read more

Martin & Jones Attorneys Honored By Peers  Read more

Consumer Corner: "Debt Adjusting"  Read more

Nursing Home Update - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING!  Read more

One Of Our Own Helps Rebuild Katrina Homes  Read more

Martin & Jones Office...Rich In History  Read more

Benzene Exposure Associated With Leukemia  Read more

Select The Right Nursing Home  Read more

Injured Workers May Receive Additional Compensation  Read more

State Employees Lose Benefits  Read more

Paralyzed Construction Worker Receives Needed Benefits  Read more

Help Expedite Your Social Security Claim  Read more

Social Security Benefits Aid Disabled, Retired, And Spouses Of Deceased Workers  Read more

Statutes of Repose Protect Manufacturers Not Consumers  Read more

Computer Program Used To Evaluate Claims  Read more

Martin & Jones Representative Participates In Nationwide Program  Read more

It's The Insurance  Read more

Billion-Dollar Company Wants To Take Away Your Right To Trial By Jury  Read more

Legal Myths - Amusing And Dangerous  Read more

Are You A Victim Of Bad Investment Advice?  Read more

Protect Your Identity  Read more

Medical Malpractice Crisis? Tort Reform? Just The Facts, Please.  Read more

Protect Yourself With Proper Insurance  Read more

What Is Involved In A Claim Against A Drug Company?  Read more

Consumers May Be Signing Away Their Rights  Read more

The Domino Effect - Is Your State Next?  Read more

Lies About Lawyers And The Justice System Exposed  Read more

The Fight Between Doctors, Lawyers And Insurance Companies: Why You Should Care  Read more

Is Your Medicine Cabinet Safe?

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The Truth About The McDonald's Coffee Case  Read more

Asbestos Exposure Still Poses A Serious Health Threat  Read more

Contingency Fees: Leveling The Playing Field For You  Read more

Spencer Parris Protects Equal Access To Justice  Read more

Work Injuries Have Reporting Requirements

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Hoyt Tessener Fights For His Clients' Safety  Read more

How Much Car Insurance Should You Have  Read more

Tom Barwick Protects The Rights Of Medically Injured Victims  Read more

Nursing Home Fails To Provide Standard Of Care  Read more

Finding A Good Nursing Home  Read more