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Haywood County Verdict for Sexual Abuse Victim |
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Tuesday, 02 March 2010 17:23 |
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Mark R. Melrose recently won a $179,000.00 verdict against a man who had sexually molested a young family member. This includes $100,000.00 in punitive damages against the Defendant. The purpose of punitive damages is to make an example of the Defendant, to punish him financially, and to deter him and others from this type of reprehensible conduct. Our law firm is taking more of these cases to allow victims of abuse to seek damages for the harms and losses caused by sexual offenders to their innocent victims.
Asheville-Citizen Times Article February 27, 2010 |
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Lawyers Weekly Reports on Malpractice Settlement |
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Monday, 21 December 2009 18:14 |
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Mark Melrose was recently featured in a news article on a settlement obtained for a newborn who suffered a brachial plexus injury during delivery.
NC Lawyers Weekly Article |
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Crime Victims Have Right to Sue |
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Friday, 18 December 2009 20:06 |
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Victims of serious crimes such as rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, drunk driving, and murder may not see the criminal perpetrators get the punishment they deserve. What many people don't realize is that the victim has the right to file a lawsuit against the Defendant in civil court to recover for all their harms, losses, and damages. These include medical expenses, lost income, scars & disfigurement, permanent injury, pain, and suffering. One limitation on these cases is that most insurance policies exclude coverage for intentional wrongdoing. We look for others that might also be responsible such as the bartender who served the drinks, employers, and co-defendants. We also investigate to see if the offender has assets that can be seized to pay the judgment.
Melrose, Seago & Lay Crime Victims Page |
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North Carolina Judges Nominated to 4th Circuit |
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Wednesday, 16 December 2009 17:50 |
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Two North Carolina Judges have been nominated by President Obama to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, and will be appearing this week in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. North Carolina, which is a part of the Fourth Circuit, has been underrepresented on that Court for a long time.
News and Observer Article |
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More Information About Doctors Available |
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Monday, 14 December 2009 22:12 |
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As required by a new law, the North Carolina the Medical Board is now posting additional information about doctors licensed to practice medicine in the state. This should help patients make a more informed choice about their health care providers.
See the North Carolina Medical Board Website
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Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Phone: (828) 586-3200 Just East of Exit 85 Click Here for Directions
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