Month: November 2022

Could using a GPS device lead to a traffic citation?

On Behalf of Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A. | Nov 4, 2022 | Traffic Violations

Many adults remember a time before global positioning system (GPS) devices made navigation simple. There was a time when people either needed to know the route or how to read a map to reach a destination. There was also a time when people could print out step-by-step...

How risky is it to work in North Carolina poultry occupations?

On Behalf of Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A. | Nov 2, 2022 | Workers' Compensation

Poultry processing is not the most glamorous occupation, but it puts food on the tables of many North Carolina families. Although the work is steady and reliable, it is also dangerous -- exposing workers to injury and illness risks. In 2019, the rate of non-fatal...