Pets are a valued part of our society. However, sometimes, owners or keepers of pets create dangerous situations for both their pets and others. If you or a loved one is attacked by a dog, the damages can be serious. ...more
In the blink of an eye, a bad car wreck or another serious incident can result in a death. Losing a loved one is absolutely devastating. In North Carolina, when an individual's negligence, wrongful acts, or intentional acts...more
5/24/2024
/ Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
Compensation ,
Damages ,
Defense Strategies ,
Estate Planning ,
Liability ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Negligence ,
North Carolina ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Wrongful Acts ,
Wrongful Death
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020, car wrecks involving pedestrians caused the deaths of 6,516 pedestrians, amounting to one death every 81 minutes....more
In recent years, the United States Supreme Court has issued two opinions, in the cases of BNSF Railway Co. v. Tyrrell and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Ct. of California, San Francisco Cnty., analyzing and reaffirming...more
Generally, the thought of a car accident brings to mind a victim and an at-fault driver.
The at-fault driver, however, may not be the only cause of the accident. Instead, the actions and inactions of other third parties,...more
Placing a child in daycare can be one of the most difficult things a working parent must do.
On the other hand, utilizing child care services is extremely beneficial to children's educational and social development. We...more
Tractor trailers and other large commercial vehicles travel the highways and our local roads daily to deliver consumer goods around the country.
With so many trucks, including 18-wheelers, semis, flatbeds, dump trucks, and...more
With an end to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, it's hard to forget the terrible impact it had on our society and the tremendous strain it put on our medical community. Doctors, nurses, and other medical staff fought...more
Driving while multitasking is an accident waiting to happen.
Each year, distracted driving kills thousands of people and injures hundreds of thousands more. It's a growing epidemic that led to April being designated...more
North Carolina's population continues to grow, and that means more highways and other roads being built for our increasing population.
Also, existing roadways often need maintenance or rehabilitation. This work often is...more
When an accident happens due to someone else's negligence, an injured person is able to recover compensatory damages from the at-fault party or their insurance carrier.
For instance, if an innocent driver is injured in a...more
As a result of "stay at home" orders and other social distancing guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19, fewer North Carolinians are driving.
In fact, recent news stories report that some car insurance companies...more
Underinsured Motorist ("UIM") coverage is an incredibly important source of insurance in car accident cases involving personal injuries.
Liability insurance pays claims for someone when they are at-fault for an accident;...more
Sadly, accidents happen, and individuals are injured across our state in all sorts of different ways.
When the victim is a recent immigrant to the United States, they sometimes have questions about how immigration status...more
10/28/2019
/ Bodily Injury ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Damages ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Motions in Limine ,
Negligence ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Property Owners ,
Residency Status ,
Undocumented Immigrants ,
Workplace Injury
There are more than 15,600 nursing homes in the United States, according to the most recent statistics. And more than 1.3 million residents live in these facilities.
Most nursing homes provide excellent care to elderly or...more
Everyday individuals unfortunately are injured across North Carolina in all sorts of different ways—from car wrecks, to "slip/trip and falls," to other accidents.
And, sadly, these injuries sometimes involve children or...more
8/12/2019
/ Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
Contributory Negligence ,
Gross Negligence ,
Guardians ,
Minor Children ,
Negligence ,
Out-of-Pocket Expenses ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Special Needs Trust ,
Statute of Limitations
The majority of the time medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, provide excellent care to their patients.
However, sometimes care is provided that falls well below acceptable professional standards. When...more
Sadly, individuals are injured across North Carolina every day in many different ways.
When injuries, or even deaths, happen, it often isn't the injured or deceased person's fault. In these cases, the injured person or...more
Unfortunately, the number of serious car wrecks in North Carolina continues to increase.
In 2016, for instance, 130,137 people were injured on North Carolina roadways, a 5.3% increase from 2015. Sadly, 1,441 people lost...more
This is a great time of year in North Carolina.
Friends, neighbors, and co-workers find time to get together for various holiday festivities—from holiday parties to New Year's celebrations. In addition to food, and maybe...more
North Carolina summers are a great time for backyard cookouts and other get-togethers.
In addition to food, and maybe some entertainment, hosts often provide beer, wine, or other alcoholic drinks to their guests....more
North Carolina's mild climate and natural beauty make it a great place for outdoor recreation.
Its coastline, rivers, and lakes make water-related activities particularly popular. North Carolinians and tourists alike...more
7/2/2018
/ Boating Accidents ,
Bodily Injury ,
Comparative Negligence ,
Drowning Deaths ,
Inland Waterways ,
Intoxication ,
Jones Act ,
Negligence ,
Personal Liability ,
Recklessness ,
Recreation ,
Vessels ,
Wrongful Death
Medicare is the federal health insurance program that covers people who are 65 or older and certain younger individuals with disabilities.
If you are a Medicare recipient and you are injured, Medicare may cover the cost of...more
A traumatic brain injury ("TBI") results from a specific traumatic event causing some type of damage to the brain. Such trauma could be the head being struck by an object or being jolted by a collision, or even having an...more
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When someone is injured by the negligence of another, the injured party often has a legal claim against the at-fault party under North Carolina law. Sadly, however, sometimes these incidents result in the...more
2/8/2018
/ Car Accident ,
Contributory Negligence ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gross Negligence ,
Intestate Succession ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Negligence ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Survival Action ,
Wrongful Death