On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Oct 30, 2020 | Social Security Disability Are you struggling to do your job because of an illness or condition, but you don’t think you would qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits? Think again. The Social Security Administration (SSA) grants SSD benefits for more chronic illnesses and disabling physical conditions than you […]

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Oct 1, 2020 | Personal Injury Why shouldn’t I talk to insurance companies after an accident? You purchased insurance to cover your expenses in case of an accident. After all, that is what insurance is for. Isn’t it? The truth is actually much more complicated. Insurance companies are for-profit corporations that hold one […]

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Sep 21, 2020 | Car Accidents Researchers checking North Carolina drivers’ seatbelt usage It goes without saying that as you drive around Raleigh, you must have your eyes open and your seatbelt buckled. Unfortunately, despite North Carolina’s seatbelt law, not every driver and passenger buckles up. As everyone should know, seatbelts are the […]

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Sep 14, 2020 | Social Security Disability One of the most frustrating elements of filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is that approximately two-thirds of all initial claims are denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Fortunately, there is an appeals process in place. Unfortnately, appeals can be slow. “Appeals can take a very […]

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Sep 8, 2020 | Truck Accidents When a tractor-trailer slams into the back of a passenger car, the results can be horrific for occupants of the smaller vehicle. After all, in North Carolina 18-wheelers are allowed to weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Serious injuries and fatalities are all too common in rear-end tractor-trailer crashes. […]

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Sep 1, 2020 | Car Accidents Regular readers of our Raleigh personal injury law blog might well recall a post we published in June about self-driving vehicles. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) had issued a study that found that despite lofty industry promises of a future nearly free of all motor vehicle […]

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Aug 24, 2020 | Car Accidents Most adults have fond memories of their teen years, forging friendships, finding young love and beginning to understand the directions they wanted to take in life. Unfortunately, many teen dreams come to sudden ends in motor vehicle crashes. In fact, teenagers are about four times as likely to […]

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Aug 23, 2020 | Truck Accidents The logging industry provides a valuable service in North Carolina. However, when they are involved in or cause motor vehicle accidents, the results can be deadly. The people who work with and drive logging trucks must pay special attention to strict safety measures. And, the companies that […]

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Aug 10, 2020 | Car Accidents If you stroll onto the showroom floor of a Raleigh car dealership, you will be shown a variety of new vehicles featuring optional Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). These collision-avoidance systems generate pre-crash alerts to help reduce possible injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. A group of engineers […]

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jul 29, 2020 | Car Accidents Traveling in a recreational vehicle is a great way to be able to enjoy the comforts of home while enjoying the open road. While these are very large vehicles, special licensing usually isn’t required to drive one but the driver must be at least 21. It is […]