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The current pandemic has reminded us that truck drivers serve a vital role in our country’s economy. To deliver the goods and materials that we need, truckers spend a lot of time on the road. This can lead to tired drivers who are not as alert as they should be. […]

Many people are hesitant to hire a lawyer for a variety of reasons.  For some, it is that they have never had to hire a lawyer and do not know that they should speak to an attorney to protect themselves.  Still, others may be concerned about the potential cost.  Many […]

Truck accidents present unique challenges. When a truck is involved in an accident with a car, the injuries are often severe.  In addition, severe accidents resulting from the truck’s speed, size and weight, sometimes make it difficult to identify who is at fault. This can be because it is difficult […]

Most of the negligence cases Martin & Jones handles involve people who have been seriously injured, but accidents can tragically result in death. Whether a person died in a car accident, or as a result of a product defect, or due to medical malpractice, the deceased victim’s heirs have the […]

We are pleased to announce that Martin & Jones has been recognized as a Best Law Firm in America for 2021 by U.S. News & World Report.  The firm has been recognized each year since the rankings began in 2010. The firm is being recognized in the areas of Medical […]

The Ford Pinto exploding gas tank; flammable pajamas; the Dalkon Shield — what do these products have in common? Each of these were inherently dangerous products and subjects of product liability litigation to hold the manufacturers responsible for injuring and killing consumers. Documents obtained from those manufacturers by plaintiff attorneys […]

While there are fewer vehicles on the road due to stay-at-home orders, traffic related fatalities appear to be on the rise nationwide according to news reports. Officials suggest one reason could be that less traffic may be enticing drivers to speed. In an article published this week, the News & Observer reported […]

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and we are all reminded to be aware of the unique issues facing those who enjoy riding motorcycles. With the beautiful weather, and free time many of us have on our hands, riders are starting to get out more on their bikes. Most bikers […]

At Martin & Jones, our attorneys and staff continue to provide our injured clients with the same level of service, legal advocacy, and results on which our decades long reputation has been built. Everything that we do is about maximizing our injured clients’ recoveries under the law. Even during these […]

Martin & Jones has long supported the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. With schools closed and an increasing number of unemployed workers, they need our help even more. We have made an additional commitment to fight hunger with a $2,500 donation to the Nourishing Children Programs. We thank […]