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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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Contributory Negligence ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gross Negligence ,
Intestate Succession ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Negligence ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Survival Action ,
Wrongful Death
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
It's an unfortunate fact, but each year over 100,000 people are injured in automobile accidents in North Carolina, and statistics suggest that nearly every driver will be involved in at least one automobile accident during...more