Damon Duncan
What is the Statute of Limitations for a Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Case?
If you or a loved one has been injured or severely neglected in a nursing home, the timeframe to seek damages against the facility and staff is limited by law in North Carolina to three years from the last act of malpractice. In other words, you must file a lawsuit prior to the three year … Read more
Who Is A Medical Expert?
Expert witnesses play a vital role in the success of a case at trial. Typically, both the plaintiffs and the defendants will have expert witnesses that testify that either the standard of care was or was not violated. The outcome of a case may depend upon which expert witness the jury believes more. Therefore, having … Read more
What is a Consent Order?
A Consent Order is an agreement between you (usually written up by your bankruptcy lawyer) and the mortgage company or homeowner’s association to allow you to get caught on any Chapter 13 bankruptcy payments so you can keep your house. There are a few situations to be aware of when it comes to getting together … Read more
Can I Wipe Out Student Loans in Bankruptcy?
Many people wonder whether or not student loans can be discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In almost all circumstances, student loans cannot be discharged. The only time a student loan can be discharged is when there is a hardship on the debtor that makes it impossible for him or … Read more
-David | High Point, NC
“They [Damon and Melissa] go the extra mile to ensure everything is handled properly and that all of your questions are answered. The system they use makes it easy for the client to follow the entire process from start to finish. They are always there to answer questions and help you maintain a positive attitude … Read more
Preventing Nursing Home Injury of a Loved One
One of the best ways to protect your loved one from abuse or neglect in a nursing home is frequent and unplanned visits to the facility to see the patient. This will allow you to see how care is provided by a number of the staff members at various times of the day and night. … Read more