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Halloween Masks and the Law
Is It Illegal to Wear a Mask on Halloween? Leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler (at least some days), and Christmas trees are beginning to appear in department stores everywhere. These signs can only mean one thing: Halloween is on its way. That’s a good thing, especially for those who love [...]
Contributory Negligence in North Carolina
What is Contributory Negligence? A majority of personal injury claims rest on the legal doctrine of "negligence." North Carolina imposes a duty on every person to use the level of ordinary care that a reasonable and prudent person would use under the same or similar circumstances. When a person fails to use ordinary care [...]
Civil Lawsuits in North Carolina
Venue for Civil Lawsuits in North Carolina One of the first things that needs to be decided when initiating a civil action is where to file the lawsuit. Where the lawsuit is filed and litigated is referred to as the "venue." Venue must be proper to avoid having the case transferred to a different county [...]
Dummit Fradin Hosts 6th District Congressional Candidate Mark Walker
On Thursday morning, Dummit Fradin's Greensboro office hosted a meet-and-greet for 6th District Congressional Candidate Mark Walker. Mark Walker, a Republican from Greensboro, addressed those in attendance about his decision to run for election despite not having been a career politician. Mr. Walker also spoke about his desire to increase the opportunities available to small [...]
Can I get a DUI or DWI with a BAC below .08 in NC?
Yes, under North Carolina DWI law (N.C.G.S. 20-138.1), a person may be convicted of the criminal offense of Driving While Impaired even if their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is equal or less than .08. Appreciable Impairment & DWI The person may be arrested and convicted under what is known as the 'appreciable impairment' theory or [...]
Do I Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Have You Recently Been Injured on the Job and Don't Know If You Qualify for Workers' Compensation Benefits in North Carolina? Our legal team explains what you should consider if you're on the fence about filing a claim. Whenever a workers’ compensation claim is started, a qualified workers’ compensation attorney should consider the following [...]
Injured at work? Know Your Workers’ Comp Rights!
Injured at work? Know Your Workers' Comp Rights! To be eligible for benefits under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act, employees must: Prove that they were an employee, That they were injured, and The injury in question was caused by an event that occurred while they were on the job. All of the [...]
DWI, the Weather, and Your Case.
Question: I’ve been hearing a lot lately about officers cracking down on drinking and driving ( DWI ) during the holidays. I noticed that cold weather makes some electronics and gadgets less reliable, is this true for the breathalyzer tests that police give when they stop someone? The Lawyer’s Reply: It’s certainly not outside the [...]
Top 6 Reasons People Avoid Filing for Workers’ Comp
After years of experience and practice, it still surprises our attorneys to hear some of the reasons folks have for not filing for workers' comp after a work injury. So, here’s a list of the top 6 reasons why people don’t think they should file a workers' compensation claim and why they should. 1. I [...]
Attorney Clarke Dummit has Achieved the AV Preeminent Rating
Clarke Dummit, a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC whose primary area of practice is criminal law, has earned the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Winston-Salem, NC (PR Newswire) September 23, 2014 – Martindale-Hubbell, a division of LexisNexis, has confirmed that attorney Clarke Dummit still maintains the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating for both [...]
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Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Greensboro, NC 27401
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High Point, NC 27262
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