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Because of their size and weight, trucks present unique hazards to other vehicles on the road. One of those hazards is the risk of a “jackknife” accident that can result in multi-vehicle accidents and severe injuries for anyone involved. If you have been injured in a jackknife accident, a Raleigh […]

The request seems harmless enough – they just need to record your statement so that they can process your claim. You may be given the impression that this will help you. If you have been injured in an accident, providing a recorded statement could potentially jeopardize your claim. Before providing […]

Many people are intimidated by the prospect of going to court. The good news is that many car accident claims settle even before a lawsuit is filed. Of those cases where a lawsuit is filed, most of those cases settle before the case gets to trial. You shouldn’t let the […]

Industrial workers are exposed to several hazards every day due to the nature of their jobs. When accidents occur, they can result in serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries and even death. The result of these accidents can be devastating to the worker and their family, leaving them with […]

Forest Horne has again been recognized by his peers as a 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in the Best Lawyers in America annual listings.  This year, Forest was recognized in the area of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs.  Forest has previously been recognized in 2020, 2018 and 2012 as […]

Social media continues to become more and more ingrained into the fabric of our daily lives. It allows us to communicate with friends and family, share photos, and discuss current events. For some of us, it has become our primary means of keeping in touch with those we care about, […]

Workers’ compensation pays benefits to people who cannot work due to a work-related illness or injury. The benefits paid are to cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost income. In general, payments are made weekly until you are fully recovered and able to return to work. However, […]

Recently, the Raleigh area has seen two serious accidents that have resulted in serious injuries for the motorcyclists involved. One troubling detail that both accidents share is that the driver fled the scene in each case, leaving the motorcyclist injured on the road. Both drivers were apprehended and criminally charged. […]

Whether it’s medical malpractice, a car accident, or a slip and fall accident, most of the personal injury claims that a Durham personal injury lawyer handles require that you prove that the responsible party was negligent in some way. However, negligence can be a difficult concept for non-lawyers to understand […]

When there is a car accident, it is not uncommon for each driver to blame the other. However, most people don’t realize that this can have significant legal ramifications if you need to pursue a claim for your injuries or other losses. If you have been injured in a car […]