One of the most common questions that accident victims have is what kind of compensation can be pursued on their behalf. In legal terms, the compensation sought is referred to as “damages.” While the damages will depend on the severity of your injury and other factors, understanding the types of […]
Martin & Jones Celebrates Holidays with Oxford Orphanage
Martin & Jones has celebrated Christmas with children at the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford for 21 years. Allison Rogers has coordinated the celebration on behalf of Martin & Jones for all those years. “It does my heart good to support a place like this,” Allison said, when telling […]
Do You Need a Lawyer to Pursue a Vaccine Injury Claim?
While it isn’t widely discussed, thousands of people across the country pursue vaccine injury claims every year and are ultimately awarded compensation. These claims are so common that Congress created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) in the 1980s. Claimants are paid from a trust fund that is funded […]
Car Accident Survival Guide: Life After The Crash
Perhaps because they are so common, many people fail to consider the short and long-term consequences of suffering a severe injury in a car accident. The days, weeks, and even months following your accident can be overwhelming. This guide will walk you through all of the main concerns that may […]
Workers’ Comp: Return to Work — Shift Changes & Child Care
Often when an injured worker returns to the job after a period of disability, the employer will offer him or her a position on a shift different from the one worked before the injury. Sometimes, this shift change can cause childcare problems for the injured worker’s family, particularly for single […]
Diagnosed With an Illness Caused by Asbestos Exposure? The Clock is Ticking
Receiving a diagnosis concerning a serious disease or terminal illness can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Your first instinct may be to worry about it later – after all, you feel well enough, and you’re now motivated to live life to the fullest. Unfortunately, ignoring your illness won’t make it go […]
Is The Insurance Company Asking You to Give Them a Recorded Statement?
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 […]
North Carolina Car Accident Trials
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 […]
I Was Injured in an Industrial Accident – What Are My Options?
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 Recognized as Lawyer of the Year 2022; Best Lawyers Also Announced
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 […]