There were many events that got people’s attention during 2020, but one trend in traffic incidents has come to light only after looking in the rearview mirror. A recent report from the National Safety Council (NSC) revealed that even though fewer drivers were on the…
For several years, you have diligently worked in the U.S., transferring some of your hard-earned money to loved ones in your home country. You want to take care of them from 2,000 miles afar. In your mind, though, this has gone on long enough. You…
We all make mistakes from time to time. Maybe you drank just a little too much at a family party or when out to dinner in downtown Charlotte. Then, while driving home you were pulled over by police and arrested for drunk driving. Getting a…
Temporary protected status (TPS) may be granted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to eligible nationals of certain countries. It applies when the conditions in the country temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely or where the country cannot adequately manage the…
In Charlotte and across North Carolina, a domestic incident can happen to anyone and result in an arrest. This includes people in law enforcement. In addition, it is not restricted by gender. Although the overwhelming percentage of domestic violence cases have women being victimized, they…
U.S. immigration law lets an undocumented immigrant in South Carolina get deported, even if they served in the American military. A U.S. Senator from another state is leading the fight to change that. Sen. Tammy Duckworth served in the Army during the Iraq War, where…
Workers’ compensation is intended to provide payments to workers to cover their wages, medical expenses and other costs when they are injured at work. Workers can suffer injuries such as cuts and bruises, strains, sprains, broken bones and traumatic brain injuries. These injuries happen in…
Undocumented immigrants often face the difficult dilemma of cooperating with police when they are crime victims or witness and then risk the ability to work or stay in this country. However, the federal government announced earlier this month that it will expedite the issuance of…
Like other states, North Carolina offers reimbursement for lost wages to those who suffer a work-related illness or injury in this state. However, the workers’ compensation program puts several caps on how much a victim of a workplace accident or illness can receive in reimbursement.…
A man who was returning to the greater Charlotte area after visiting his new grandchild in another state died in a wrong way accident. The accident happened at daybreak on Interstate 85. The other driver, a 19-year-old college student, slammed into the vehicle being driven…