It's the Law

All employers with 3 or more permanent employees are required to carry Workers Compensation insurance. Even with less than 3 employees, an employer can purchase the insurance. It is good protection for both employee and employer.

Many of you have perhaps yourself, or maybe had a family member or known someone who was injured on their job. Jobsite injuries are unfortunately fairly commonplace and their effect on the worker and their finances can present definite challenges.

This week we discuss a very difficult subject: wrongful death. From a legal standpoint, not all death cases can or will result in a legal claim for damages.

So you've been in a car wreck, you are not at fault and what to do? Here are a few things to bear in mind whether it is a simple fender bender or a more serious accident.

We received a follow up question from our discussion last week about defective products. The question was what rights does an owner have if the product manufacturer is bankrupt or out of business?

In the last two segments on It's the Law we talked about what you should expect from your insurance company if you file a claim -- and some of the things you can do OTHER than go to court if you and the insurance company disagree. Beth Bryant is back with us to talk about what can happen if you have to file a lawsuit over your insurance claim.

People often ask, "What can I do if my insurance company doesn't treat me fairly?"
Today we have attorney Beth Bryant with us to answer that question. Beth has worked with insurance companies -- and for insurance companies -- for over 20 years.

People often ask, "What can I do if my insurance company doesn't treat me fairly?" We have attorney Beth Bryant to answer that question. Beth has worked with insurance companies -- and for insurance companies -- for over 20 years.

If you were a Vioxx patient, you may be wondering how this decision affects you.
NewsChannel 3's legal expert, Joel Rhine, is handling several Vioxx cases, and came to our studio today to explain how this money will be handed out.

Dealing with the uncomfortable reality of estate planning.

When starting a company, be sure to see an attorney. What types of entities are commonly used when people start a small business?

We have received a series of questions about a purchaser's rights when buying a new car that is plagued with a bunch of problems. Almost every question that we have received about new cars can be explained by addressing North Carolina's Lemon Law.

Child support in North Carolina is governed by state guidelines that are updated at least once every four years. Our courts retain jurisdiction over child support matters until a child reaches the age of 18. The child support guidelines look at the combined income of both parents and the cost of providing health insurance and work related child care expenses for the minor children in order to establish a basic child support obligation.

If you are planning to get married and have considered a prenuptial agreement, you're not alone. Prenuptial, or premarital agreements have become increasingly popular with people waiting later in life to get married, or entering into second marriages with assets they would like to protect. A well written prenuptial agreement, coupled with the right estate planning documents, can give you the protection you want should the marriage end in divorce or death of a spouse.