How much insurance you should have in place to protect yourself and your family members can be a tricky question and can often depend on your household valuables, net worth, and other similar details. However, there is one type of auto insurance that is a no-brainer, and it’s called “Underinsured […]
How much insurance should you have?
Most of us do not think about the amount of insurance we have and certainly not how much insurance someone else has – until we need it. There are several types of insurance that you can purchase for your automobile: liability, collision, comprehension, medical payments, uninsured, and underinsured. North Carolina […]
DEQ, DHHS and CFPUA all Taking Steps to Address GenX in Wilmington’s Drinking Water
On June 16, 2017, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) Board of Directors met to discuss the presence of GenX in the Cape Fear River, and what steps should be taken. The board unanimously passed two resolutions: (1) Chemours should remove the compound entirely from the Cape Fear River; […]
Proposed Bill Puts Your Legal Rights at Risk
Your rights are at risk, and you need to know. You need to act. We all do. It is a frightening reality that we have an economy based on the fattening of corporate wallets — that making a profit is valued above helping people, above the physical and financial safety […]
Regional Competition Winners Take Home National Championship
Martin & Jones was proud to be one of the sponsors of the regional 2017 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC) held in Raleigh the weekend of March 10-12. The winner of the regional competition went on to become the national champions. Congratulations to the Wake […]
Asbestos Exposure Hazards Endanger Workers
Asbestos exposure in the workplace continues to be a problem for tens of thousands of American workers. Two U.S. senators from Montana, Democrat Jon Tester and Republican Steve Daines passed Senate Resolution 98 designating April as National Asbestos Awareness Month. Each year an estimated 15,000 American workers die from preventable […]
Are OSHA’s Toxic Exposure Standards Strong Enough to Protect American Workers?
A staggering number of U.S. workers are affected by toxic chemical exposures. OSHA estimates that 50,000 workers die and over 190,000 develop illnesses every year from occupational exposures, while some experts say the actual numbers are much higher. This includes asbestos diseases like malignant mesothelioma and a multitude of other […]
Lawsuit Filed Against Charlotte School of Law — Attorneys Continue to Investigate
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed by Martin & Jones and Shipman & Wright, on behalf of all students attending the Charlotte School of Law during the fall 2016 semester. The complaint alleges that Charlotte Law and its owners, InfiLaw, violated North Carolina’s prohibition against unfair or deceptive […]
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Linked to Contaminated Heater-Cooler Units
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention have issued warnings concerning an increased risk of infection from heater-cooler devices used during open heart and transplant surgery. Heater-cooler devices are used during heart and transplant surgery to heat and cool a patient’s blood and […]
Several Ford Models Being Recalled for Safety Belt Issue
Ford has issued a recall on more 680,000 vehicles, most of which are in the United States. According to news reports, certain Ford Fusions and Lincoln MKZs vehicles are being recalled because of a safety belt issue. Ford indicates that the front seat belts may malfunction in a crash. During […]
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