By David Daggett on 7/27/2009 6:58 AM

Driving While Tired       

Have you ever driven a motor vehicle while tired? Drowsy drivers are a serious threat to themselves and to everyone else on the road. Please join our Lewis & Daggett team in helping to prevent driving while tired car accidents.

 

       Most of us are probably unaware that driving while sleepy or tired impairs our driving as severely as driving drunk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as well as the North Carolina Association of State Troopers considers the problem of sleepy drivers to be equal to the problem of drunk drivers.

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By David Daggett on 7/20/2009 6:52 AM

Help Fight Illness

     Until recently it seemed that the news of the swine flu (H1N1 virus) had subsided a bit. However, recently there are many more confirmed cases of swine flu including more than 400 cases in North Carolina. Accordingly, it is a good time to review some everyday steps to help protect your health and lessen the spread of illness.

      First, clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze.

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By David Daggett on 7/13/2009 6:51 AM

Grill Safety

       July is National Grilling Month. Along with the good times with family and friends, please be sure to follow a few grill safety rules to ensure a good time and good memories for everyone.

       First, keep the grill area safe. Be sure to keep children and pets well away from the grill until it is completely cool.

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By David Daggett on 7/6/2009 7:03 AM

Lewis & Daggett Purchases Local Law Firm

         Anna Caldwell and Associates have represented clients in North Carolina for the past 23 years. Her clients have benefitted from the professional representation for which Anna Caldwell is known.

       Ms. Caldwell has dedicated her legal career to winning benefits for the injured and the disabled, and her firm is well known for representing claimants in the areas of Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation.

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By David Daggett on 7/2/2009 4:56 PM

        This past week Lewis & Daggett was proud to sponsor the Annual Rusty Harpe Memorial 200 and to honor the memory of Rusty Harpe again this year. Soon after an accident that took the life of his son, Chip Harpe, along with his wife Lynne and many family friends, set out to organize a race to commemorate the life of Rusty.

     

In Memory of Rusty Harpe

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By David Daggett on 6/29/2009 6:49 AM

School’s Out, Summer’s In, High School’s Coming

     Exams are over. Books have been turned in. Summer’s here. In a few months — high school. It will be a new world and one perhaps with many added pressures, the most prevalent being peer pressure.

     

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By David Daggett on 6/21/2009 6:18 AM

Being an Example      

      Actions speak louder than words. This is a great truth for all to remember. It is especially important for parents, as children want to learn and are very watchful of a parent’s every action and listen carefully to all that is spoken. They are learning.

    "My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.”                                                                                                Clarence B. Kelland

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By David Daggett on 6/15/2009 6:51 AM

Foundation Values

       What principles do we value? A couple of weeks ago we participated in a small workshop conference that included a discussion on foundational principles for our organizations.

Mike Lewis with recent trial team

 

       During our discussion, we identified quality, loyalty, character, integrity, and excellence as foundational principles upon which all other or future successes derive. Certainly this list is not exhaustive, and perhaps in some ways may be redundant.

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By David Daggett on 6/8/2009 6:56 AM

Social Security Claims

        Our L & D Team handles many inquires and claims involving Social Security Disability(SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. We have an experienced team with a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law, and experienced legal assistants and staff.

L & D Partner John Koontz

 

       To receive benefits under the SSD or SSI programs, you must have a diagnosed physical or mental condition severe enough to keep you from working in any regular paying job for at least 12 months.

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By David Daggett on 6/1/2009 6:57 AM

Awards and Rewards

      Over the last couple of weeks members of our Lewis & Daggett team have participated in, been featured speakers, and presented awards at a number of high school awards ceremonies in the Triad area.

L & D Partner Griff Shuler

       It is fun to honor our local graduating high school seniors including those who have earned additional distinctions and awards.

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