Ledbetter & Titsworth, P.A.
Daniel Titsworth, with the law firm of Ledbetter & Titsworth, P.A., in Cary, NC, has won the prestigious AV Preeminent Attorney Award. What exactly does that mean? It means he was peer reviewed through Martindale-Hubbell and his ratings reflect a combination of high ethical standards and legal ability.
The high ratings are based on a number of different criteria including the following:
Legal Knowledge
Analytical Capabilities
Judgement
Communication Ability
Legal Experience
Daniel Titsworth has received this award in two separate fields: Auto accidents and workers compensation. Knowing your law firm won an award might be great, but what exactly does this award mean to you, a prospective client? In this case it means that other lawyers have reviewed the work of Daniel Titsworth and said that he is knowledgeable and capable in cases involving worker’s compensation and auto accidents.
Getting injured at work or being involved in a car accident are generally stressful events. From time to time insurance companies and outside influences may make you wonder what the right thing to do in that stressful situation is. Talking to an attorney before making a quick decision is a smart move so you can know your options. However, sometimes legal jargon can be pretty hard to understand.
When you talk to a lawyer like Daniel Titsworth, who has won the Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV Award, you can rest assured that he is going to tell what your options are and explain them to you. Give his high ethical standards, clients can count on sound advice that is in their best interest. If you live in North Carolina and hire Ledbetter & Titsworth , you will know that you will be presented with options and offered advice that will make sure that your auto accident or workers compensation case will be handled timely, fairly and in a manner that ensures you get compensated for your injuries and loss.
Do not just take our word for it. Please take a minute and watch the video below and if you have been injured in an auto accident or at work, contact us and see exactly why we are different.
The North Carolina crash report is compiled by the officer who responded to the crash, but may include added information from officers specializing in traffic investigations. North Carolina uses form DMV-349 for crash reports. The information listed on this form will be coded which makes reading and understanding a crash report form difficult for the average person. North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles provides an instruction manual to assist in reading and understanding crash reports, but even with this assistance, it is still all but impossible for the layperson to comprehend. The experienced auto accident lawyers at Ledbetter & Titsworth are here to help. We understand North Carolina crash reports and how to use these in your auto accident case, we’ll be happy to help you understand what is on the crash report and what it all means.
NORTH CAROLINA CRASH REPORT DMV-349 AND YOUR AUTO ACCIDENT CASE
Liability claims for property damage and personal injury in North Carolina must show fault of the responsible party. Interpretation of the North Carolina crash report DMV-39 is paramount to proving your auto accident case. It is important to note that the conclusions of the officer or officers in the accident report are not always final and may be amended to include eyewitness, video, photographic, or other evidence. The auto accident lawyers at Ledbetter & Titsworth have the experience you need to understand and interpret your North Carolina accident report or to seek amendment of the report if necessary.
Auto accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents in North Carolina have complex systems of reporting and rules for proving liability. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, contact an experienced and knowledgeable auto accident lawyer at Ledbetter & Titsworth. We will provide you a free initial consultation and never charge you anything unless you win your case. Contact us online or call today at 919-460-9798 and let us get to work on your North Carolina auto accident today.
We are proud to serve clients across the NC Triangle, including those in Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond. We look forward to serving you!
ABOUT POKEMON GO
Pokemon Go was released this summer and was an immediate hit. Created by Niantic, the augmented reality game allows players to “catch ‘em all” on their cellular or tablet. When players open the application (app) on their device and begin traveling, Pokemon appear on the map of their device, which players then search for and capture. While there is a warning at the opening of the Pokemon Go app cautioning players to remain alert to the conditions around them as they play, injuries have still been reported where players did not heed this warning and have been injured or caused injury to others.
COMMON INJURIES RELATED TO POKEMON GO
Slip and Fall injuries are the most common among the injuries sustained while playing Pokemon Go. Players who have been more focused on cellular or tablet screens than their immediate surroundings have fallen in roads, into ditches, and other slip and fall type scenarios. Others have been injured falling from bicycles or skateboards. Bruises, scrapes, and cuts are the most common injuries of the game thus far. A few isolated reports have been made of auto accidents involving players driving while playing Pokemon Go. Although Pokemon Go will not operate at speeds in excess of 20 MPH, a motorcycle, truck, or car accident at this speed is still sufficient to cause severe and even life-threatening injury.
SAFETY AND POKEMON GO
Pokemon Go has some wonderful features, providing players with a great outlet for exercise and social interaction with other players and those in the community. To best enjoy the game, however, a few simple safety rules should be obeyed:
Never Drive and Play Pokemon Go. Playing while driving is extremely dangerous, not to mention illegal.
Never Ride a Bicycle or Skateboard While Actively Playing. Just like driving, riding a bike or skateboard requires full attention to your surroundings.
Stop When Collecting Pokemon Go creatures. Make certain that your footing is sure and on firm, level ground when trying to “catch ‘em all”
By following these simple rules, you should be able to have a safe, fun time playing Pokemon Go.
LAWSUITS AND POKEMON GO
While it would be difficult to seek compensation for an individual who was injured as a result of his or her own negligence while playing, an individual who has been injured by someone else playing the game would have an excellent case on the basis of carelessness or negligence. For instance, if someone playing Pokemon Go was driving and hit a pedestrian or another car, the injured party could sue the driver operating the vehicle and possibly the creators of Pokemon Go, Niantic. If you are injured by the negligence of a Pokemon Go player, seek legal advice from a qualified law firm like Ledbetter & Titsworth.
POKEMON GO INJURIES | CONTACT LEDBETTER & TITSWORTH
If you sustain injuries while playing or as a result of someone playing Pokemon Go, seek proper medical attention and contact Ledbetter & Titsworth. As personal injury attorneys, Ledbetter & Titsworth have experience helping clients receive compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other damages for injuries. Ledbetter & Titsworth will discuss your case with you during a free initial consultation, and never charge anything unless we win your case. Call now 919-460-9798 or contact us online.
The North Carolina Industrial Commission has established the maximum weekly benefit for 2015 pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-29. Effective January 1, 2015, the maximum weekly benefit applicable to all injuries and claims arising on and after January 1, 2015, shall be nine hundred twenty dollars ($920.00).
Keep in mind this amount only applies for new injuries and does not change any benefits for injuries prior to January 1, 2015.
For more information or to see if you are getting the correct amount in weekly benefits please visit as http://mynclawyer.com/workers-compensation
Read Full Blog at http://mynclawyer.com/workers-compensation-maximum-weekly-benefit-increases/
As the weather changes prime cycling season is upon us. North Carolina, like most states, considers a bicycle a vehicle, and cyclists as drivers of vehicles. The traffic laws and regulations that apply to cycling in North Carolina are important to bear in mind to ensure a safe and legal trip.
BICYCLES ON THE ROAD
Bicycles are permitted on all public roads except interstates. To ensure the safety of cyclists and motorists alike, only motor vehicles, those which are self-propelled, are permitted on interstates. A cyclist is to obey all traffic signals and signage, including stop and yield signs. Failure to observe these signs may result in a citation, just as one can receive in a motor vehicle.
Read More
