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Amos & Kapral, LLP Wins Case in North Carolina Court of Appeals04-Jan-2012

The North Carolina Court of Appeals very recently decided an appeal in favor of The Law Offices of Amos & Kapral, LLP and their clients. The decision, handed down on December 20, 2011, addressed an important issue in the area of Worker's Compensation law in North Carolina. North Carolina's general rule is that when an employer and employee are subject to the Act, the rights and remedies granted to the employee under the Act exclude all other rights and remedies against the employer that might otherwise be available to the employee outside of the Act. North Carolina has carved out two exceptions to that general rule of exclusivity, however, and this recent North Carolina Court of Appeals case clarifies when either of those two exceptions would apply, particularly in the public school context. The ruling is a significant development in North Carolina Worker's Compensation law. Read the full case: Joan F. Trivette and Terry Trivette, Husband and Wife, Plaintiffs v. Peter Edward Yount, Defendant (http://appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=2&pdf=MjAxMS8xMS00NDYtMS5wZGY=)..

Bayer May Have Pitched Yaz Birth-Control Pill for Unapproved Use29-Nov-2011

From Bloomberg: Units of drugmaker Bayer AG may have sought to market the Yasmin family of birth-control pills (including Yaz) for unapproved uses, and may have misled women about the health risks the drug posed, according to recently released company emails. Read more... (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-21/bayer-may-have-touted-birth-control-pills-for-unapproved-use-e-mails-show.html)..

FDA Says Yaz Birth Control Increases Risk of Blood Clots27-Oct-2011

The Associated Press reports the FDA's new finding that "on average, women taking Yaz had significantly higher rates of blood clots than women taking older birth control drugs." This is the latest headline in ongoing public concerns about Yaz, as the FDA approaches its December 8th hearing on the potential danger posed by the drug. Read more... (http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2011-10-27/Yasmin-newer-birth-control-drugs-increase-risk-of-blood-clots-FDA-says/50960522/1)..

Insurers' 10 Dirty Little Secrets30-Sep-2011

From MSN Money: "Insurance companies use information and tactics that they'd rather you not know about. The reason? These 10 secrets make them money but can cost you." Read more... (http://money.msn.com/insurance/insurers-10-dirty-little-secrets?cp-documentid=6857400&gt1=33004)..

Secrets of Car Insurance Adjusters28-Sep-2011

MSN cautions drivers and passengers who have been involved in a car wreck: After an accident, expect a claims adjuster to try to settle the case as inexpensively as possible. That's good for the insurer, but you'll need to look out for your own interests. Read more... (http://money.msn.com/auto-insurance/secrets-of-car-insurance-adjusters-freedman.aspx?gt1=33033)..

Hurricane Irene Aftermath15-Sep-2011

Reuters asks, are you ready to fight your insurer? You might have to. "Attorneys and consumer representatives who have experience with disasters and insurance companies warn that homeowners could get soaked more than once." Read more... (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/30/us-storm-irene-insurancefight-idUSTRE77S5P720110830)..

NC Lawyers Want to Help Patients15-Sep-2011

As new tort legislation is set to take effect, North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) wants to remind people that lawyers in this state are a resource for people as they pursue justice. Read more... (http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/21844-1)..

Meet The Attorneys

Amos & Kapral, LLP, the attorneys, paralegals and staff are passionately devoted to providing consistently high quality representation to all of our valued clients. The combined strengths, experience and diverse backgrounds of the attorneys allow the firm to handle complex matters in a wide variety of legal areas. When necessary we will utilize the expertise of highly qualified experts in engineering, medicine, nursing and economics as well as other recognized fields of specialized knowledge to assist us in developing a case in order to maximize the outcome for the client. The staff at Amos & Kapral, LLP, would be more than happy to schedule a free consultation with one of the attorneys to discuss your case.

		T. Dean Amos, one of the firm’s founding members and partners, was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mr. Amos is a 1983 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a B.S. degree in business administration. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1987. He is a member of the American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, and Catawba County Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern districts of North Carolina. He is a past board member of the Catawba County Science Center and past president of the Catawba County Bar Association. Mr. Amos is married and has three children. Email: dean@amoskapral.com

		Stephen M. Kapral, Jr., one of the firm’s founding members and partners, was born in Williamsburg, Virginia. Mr. Kapral has been awarded the “AV” or “preeminent” rating by the prestigious Martindale Hubbell legal rating publication. Mr. Kapral is a cum laude graduate of Lehigh University and of the University of Miami Law School. Mr. Kapral is a member of the North Carolina and Florida bars as well as the United States District Court (Southern and Middle Districts of Florida). Previously, Mr. Kapral served as a past summer intern for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Prior to relocating to western North Carolina from Florida with his wife, Gae and their two children, Mr. Kapral was a partner and shareholder in the boutique south Florida firm of Zappitell & Kapral, P.A.. Throughout his distinguished legal career in Florida, Mr. Kapral has handled numerous catastrophic injury cases in all areas of personal injury including nursing home abuse, wrongful death, medical malpractice and automobile and trucking accidents. Mr. Kapral’s legal track record is outstanding with many significant high dollar verdicts and settlements achieved. (Click “recent result” page for more information) In fact, Mr. Kapral was selected as one of the top 3000 Plaintiff’s lawyers in America as published in Lawdragon winter 2007 and is a current member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocacy Forum.* Mr. Kapral is proud to have been involved as a past scoring judge at the Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Student Trial Advocacy Competition. He is a current member of the North Carolina Bar Association, American Bar Association, North Carolina Advocates for Justice and a board member for the Greystone IV Property Association. Mr. Kapral continues to concentrate his practice on providing quality representation to clients in personal injury matters, wrongful death, nursing home cases, and property and fire loss claims. Email: steve@amoskapral.com

			Aaron H. Wallace is an Associate Attorney at The Law Offices of Amos & Kapral, LLP. He was born in Hickory, NC and grew up in the community, attending Fred T. Foard High School. Prior to becoming an attorney, his background included management, marketing, communications, and published writing. He is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he double-majored and was on the Dean's List. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Communication Studies and English. Mr. Wallace earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law and is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar. While in law school, he clerked for a North Carolina District Court judge. His practice areas include fire and casualty loss, business and corporate law, contract drafting, personal injury, premises liability, and traffic violations, among others. He is a current member of the North Carolina Bar Association. In addition to his regular practice, Mr. Wallace also volunteers his time with Legal Aid of North Carolina, Young People of Integrity, and the Catawba County Champions of Education. Email: aaron@amoskapral.com

		* Past successes do not guarantee future results, and membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is not a guarantee of any outcome in your potential case.