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North Carolina Workers’ Compensation
The workers’ compensation system is designed to support injured workers in North Carolina, including both those involved in workplace accidents and those who suffer from occupational diseases. The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act aims to compensate employees in the event of an injury that prevents them from working. The North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) administers…
How Your Smartphone Can Help After A Nashville Car Accident
Nearly everyone has a smartphone. These incredibly helpful devices have a nearly endless number of uses, and while using them when driving is incredibly dangerous, these devices can be great assets in the event of a Nashville car accident. Because we never know when we will be involved in a car wreck, it’s important to…
Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Law on Proof of Medical Expenses in Personal Injury Cases
In a case closely watched by Tennessee lawyers, the Tennessee Supreme Court has declined to change the law on what evidence can be used to prove medical expenses in cases involving personal injury. The Court held that Tennessee law continues to allow plaintiffs to use full, undiscounted medical bills to prove their medical expenses instead…
Morgan Spurlock Joins WB in Taking on ‘Big Chicken’ in New Documentary
An article from Business Insider talks about the recent documentary from Morgan Spurlock “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken.” In this documentary Spurlock talks about how many farmers are in debt millions of dollars because of the tournament system. In 2015, Whitfield Bryson LLP filed suit against Tyson in Kentucky on behalf of farmers who…
John Whitfield has been significant in his management of a suit involving the death of my son in a motorcycle accident. His professionalism, compassion, support, and especially his knowledge base in this suit has been above reproach. He has communicated well and kept all parties apprised of the status of the suit. I feel he negotiated effectively to reach the best possible settlement for my son's estate. He certainly assures his clients are represented well. I am grateful for his successfully bringing this suit to a satisfactory conclusion. In short, John's expertise has been awesome.
I am very grateful to Whitfield Bryson for taking the initiative in filing suit against the manufacturers of defective CSST pipe. I am sure that this successful litigation will now help Maryland homeowners become aware of the danger of old style CSST pipe and to let them know what steps they may take to protect themselves against those dangers. Who knows how many lives and homes may be saved as a result of his efforts. Thank you for your important work in this litigation.