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Welcome to the Harman Law blog, where we provide valuable insights into personal injury, employment law, worker's compensation, and estate planning. Whether you’re facing legal challenges or simply want to stay informed about your rights, our blog offers information, helpful tips, and updates on the latest legal trends in North Carolina. At Harman Law, we’re dedicated to protecting the interests of individuals and families across our community, and our blog is here to guide you every step of the way.

Recent Blogs

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Lake Norman Boat Accident Lawyer NC: The Hotspots, Hidden Hazards, and Your Right to Recover

A Lake Norman boat accident lawyer is essential when a crash on North Carolina’s busiest lake leaves you with serious injuries. Here’s why: the combination of inexperienced operators, alcohol-related boating, and North Carolina’s pure contributory negligence rule makes these cases uniquely dangerous to handle alone. Lake Norman is the largest man-made lake in the state, […]

Lake Norman Swimming Advisory After Wastewater Spill: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

A Lake Norman swimming advisory was issued after Lincoln County health officials said about 2,000 gallons of untreated wastewater entered a cove in Denver following heavy rain and an equipment malfunction. Health officials asked people to avoid swimming or other contact with the affected water until testing shows bacteria levels are within state guidelines. Readers […]
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Severance Agreement Lawyer in North Carolina Explains Hidden Clauses That Could Cost You Everything

When an employer hands you a severance agreement, it can feel like a lifeline after a sudden termination. A few months of continued pay, extended health insurance, maybe a reference letter. But here’s the thing: severance agreements are contracts drafted by your employer’s attorneys to protect the company, not you. Buried inside the seemingly generous […]
Empty marked crosswalk across a wide suburban arterial road through Huntersville at golden hour, no pedestrians — Huntersville pedestrian accident lawyer

Huntersville Pedestrian Accident Lawyer: Dangerous Crossings Every Walker Should Know

Huntersville and the Lake Norman corridor were built for cars, not pedestrians, and a Huntersville pedestrian accident lawyer sees the result of that every week. High-speed arterial roads cut through commercial districts where people walk every day, but the infrastructure to protect them often isn’t there. Consider this: 66 percent of fatal pedestrian crashes, and […]
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North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Changes and What They Mean for Injured Workers

North Carolina workers’ compensation changes drew attention when the state House approved House Bill 709, a 2011 proposal addressing benefit limits, partial disability benefits, death benefits, and claim records. The measure was described as a negotiated bill involving employer, employee, and state interests, according to Insurance Journal’s account of the House vote. For injured workers, […]
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SSDI Mental Health Claims North Carolina: What the SSA Requires to Approve Your Case

Mental health conditions are among the most common reasons people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance in North Carolina, but they’re also among the most frequently denied. Depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia can all qualify for SSDI benefits. The catch is that the Social Security Administration requires specific medical evidence, and many […]
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What the DOL’s Proposed Independent Contractor Rule Could Mean in North Carolina

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule on independent contractor status under federal wage and hour laws. The department says the proposal would rescind its 2024 rule and return to a streamlined “economic reality” analysis similar to its 2021 approach, with public comments due April 28, 2026, according to the Department of Labor’s […]
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Can You Be Fired While on FMLA in North Carolina? What the Law Actually Protects

Yes, you can be fired while on FMLA leave in North Carolina, but only in narrow situations where the employer can prove the termination would have happened regardless of the leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act protects eligible employees against termination, demotion, and retaliation tied to protected leave, and the burden of proof sits […]
Empty Charlotte highway interchange at golden hour with a parked motorcycle on the shoulder — Charlotte motorcycle accident lawyer blog

Charlotte Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: The Deadliest Roads I-77 and I-485

Charlotte had 487 motorcycle crashes in 2024, a nine percent increase from the year before. 52 of those crashes were fatal. If you ride, those are the numbers a Charlotte motorcycle accident lawyer sees every week. Charlotte’s highway system was built for cars and commercial trucks, and that creates a uniquely hostile environment for riders. […]