In early 1987 I had finally completed the training pipeline as a JAGC Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and was ready to begin to practice law. My first assignment was as a military prosecutor, working for the various commands at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. I had lots of…
A common complaint about lawyers is that they never return client calls or that the client very rarely gets to speak with his or her lawyer. I can relate to that complaint and it’s why I practice law the way I do. When I was a freshman in college, I…
The legal team at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A., is proud to announce that our Raleigh workers’ compensation and personal injury law firm was named “Law Firm of the Month” by Attorney at Law magazine. This recognition is an honor for the firm, which prides itself on a family-oriented…
In a show of support for workers and law-abiding businesses, the North Carolina House passed a bill that would prevent businesses from classifying workers as independent contractors when in fact they are employees. This misclassification cheats workers from being covered by workers’ compensation laws and allows the cheating businesses to…
We are currently reviewing cases involving the prescription drug Xarelto which is manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutical and co-marketed by Bayer Healthcare. It is alleged these companies failed to warn patients and physicians of the increased risks of irreversible and fatal internal bleeding when using Xarelto. Usage of Xarelto In 2011,…
1. Myth: If you approach the insurance carrier reasonably, you will be offered a fair settlement proposal. Reality: Like most businesses, insurer companies operate on a profit basis and will not always make an offer that is in your best interests. 2. Myth: After your accident the insurance carrier may…
The budget conference committee was just appointed, so we finally have an opportunity to let our voices be heard about Section 15.1.6(b) of the budget bill. This provision would dramatically change the terms of Deputy Commissioners who hear workers’ compensation cases at the Industrial Commission. The Senate budget provides for…
Victims of state sterilization in North Carolina will soon have an opportunity to make their case for compensation in front of the N.C. Industrial Commission’s Eugenics Asexualization and Sterilization Compensation Program, and members of the NC Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) Workers’ Compensation Section have volunteered to represent them for free….
In most car accidents you do not. I know that sounds strange coming from a lawyer who is trying to make a living but it is true. Now before I give you my rules of thumb about when you need to hire an attorney and when you do not, let…
Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A., is happy to announce the recent marriage of Ellen Stamness to Joe Baznik. Ellen and Joe were married on May 3, 2013 in a beautiful, destination wedding to the Dominican Republic. Joe met Ellen about 4 years ago as a result of him purchasing…
