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Martin & Jones is pleased to announce that partner Forest Horne has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America as Lawyer of the Year 2020 in Product Liability Litigation. Forest was also honored as Lawyer of the Year in 2018 and 2012. Forest has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and […]
Natural Gas Explosion in Durham
A natural gas explosion occurred this morning in Durham killing one person, injuring a firefighter and sending 17 people to the hospital. According to news reports, the explosion happened just before 10 a.m. at 115 N. Duke Street when a contractor hired by Kaffeinate coffee shop located in the building […]
Firm Again Recognized As Best Law Firm, Attorneys As Best Lawyers
We are proud to announce that Martin & Jones has been recognized as a Best Law Firm in America by U.S. News & World Report for 2019. Martin & Jones has been included in the rankings since they began in 2010. The firm is ranked regionally for the Raleigh area […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Filing Medical Malpractice Claims in North Carolina
Will my insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid be able to take part or all of my recovery because of how high my medical bills are? Health insurance companies may be entitled to assert “liens” on potential personal injury monetary recoveries asserting that the company should be reimbursed for money it […]
Story Reports “Russian Mining Firm Puts Trump’s Face On Its Asbestos Products”
A notorious Russian asbestos mining company, Uralasbest, has begun to mark its packages of raw asbestos with an “Approved by Donald Trump” stamp. This comes after the Trump administration’s EPA proposal to loosen regulations on asbestos in the United States and allow more uses of the carcinogenic material. Uralasbest is […]
EPA Removes Restrictions On Super-Polluting Trucks
In addition to asbestos deregulation, the Environmental Protection Agency has also removed restrictions on other pollutants, such as those in the vehicle industry. Former agency director Scott Pruitt announced on his last day in office that the agency will remove production limits on “super-polluting” glider trucks. As part of the […]
EPA Proposal Allows New Uses of Asbestos in US
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970. The EPA’s role is to set and enforce standards to ensure environmental protection. Its website states the agency’s mission: “Since its inception, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.” https://www.epa.gov/history Asbestos was one of the […]
Court Declares Facebook “Private Data” Subject to Discovery
There seem to be more and more reasons to BE CAREFUL about what you “post” on social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Good advice at anytime, but even better advice if you have suffered injuries as a result of another person’s negligence. When an injured person is forced to […]
Article Discusses Trend of Increasing Construction and Decreasing Safety Inspections
As construction in the Triangle continues to boom, several concerning trends related to workplace fatalities and injuries have emerged. First, construction remains the most dangerous industry in our state. The North Carolina Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (NCOSH) reports that, of the 40 workplace fatalities in North […]
Electronic Cigarette Battery Explodes in Pocket
As “vaping” continues to grow in popularity, defects in lithium-ion batteries used for electronic cigarettes is a growing hazard. In a July 2017, the United States Fire Administration reported that between 2009 and 2016 there were 195 separate incidences of explosions and fires involving electronic cigarette batteries. These incidences resulted […]
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“We would like to express our gratitude to you (Hunt Willis) for accepting our case. First of all, when I called this law firm, a very sweet and kind lady answered the telephone and gave me assurance by asking and going over the accident with me, while my husband was in the hospital. I felt assured I was doing the right thing for us. She was so helpful in so many ways. What a professional lady. Secondly, we are much pleased that you have settled this case with the insurance company to receive the proper amount to assist us in so many ways. My husband and I are very happy with you and the firm in handling our case. You made us have confidence in your professional and integrity along with your assistant Ms. Routh, when you both came to see us in our home, in which we saw your compassion and thoughtfulness at that time. We will never forget what you have done for us, and we thank the lord for directing me to contact this firm. I’m glad I did.”
– Linda
