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What Does a Wrongful Death Lawyer Do?

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

Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina

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

Car Accidents and Third-Party Liability

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

Daycare and Other Child Care Injuries in North Carolina

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

North Carolina Trucking Accident Law

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

Eyes on the Road: What to Do If Injured By a Distracted Driver

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

Recovering Punitive Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Cases

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

What To Do First if You Are Involved in a Car Accident in North Carolina

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

Identifying All Sources of Underinsured Motorist Coverage for Injured Parties in NC Car Accident Cases

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

The Effect of Immigration Status on Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina

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

North Carolina Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors

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

Why People Hire Personal Injury Attorneys

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

The Law Related to Boating Accidents in North Carolina

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

How Can Medicare Affect My Personal Injury Settlement?

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

North Carolina Cases Involving Traumatic Brain Injuries

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

Types of Insurance That May Apply if You Are Injured in a Car Accident in North Carolina

In 2015, there were over 250,000 reported car accidents in North Carolina. And, unfortunately, statistics suggest that nearly every driver will be involved in at least one car accident in their lifetime. Given these numbers,...more

North Carolina Product Liability Law

Our world continues to become increasingly more complex. And, as it does, so do our manufactured products—from medical devices, to everyday consumer goods, to automobiles, and toys. Such products improve our quality of life...more

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