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North Carolina Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

A statute of limitations is the legally defined timeframe within which you must file a claim after an incident occurs. In personal injury cases, this period allows time…

Average Dog Bite Settlement in North Carolina

Dog bites often result in significant physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial strain. If you or somebody you love was injured by a dog attack in North Carolina…

Average Wrongful Death Settlement in North Carolina

If you recently lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you are probably wondering what is the average wrongful death settlement in North Carolina. The settlement…

Average Pedestrian Accident Settlement in North Carolina

Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries and, in turn, significant financial burdens for the injured parties. This is why many people who are struck by a car…

Common Types of Premises Liability Cases in North Carolina

When you are on public or private property, such as stores and homes, you expect a certain level of safety. Property owners have a legal responsibility to you…

When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in North Carolina

If you’ve experienced a personal injury, you should contact a North Carolina personal injury lawyer immediately. The statute of limitations on personal injury claims in North Carolina is…

North Carolina Personal Injury Settlement Amounts Examples

If you were recently injured because of another party’s actions, it can form the basis for a personal injury claim. An experienced North Carolina personal injury lawyer can…

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Charge in North Carolina?

If you or a family member recently suffered injuries because of another party’s actions, this can form the foundation for a personal injury claim. This is a type…

Average Settlement for Car Accident Back and Neck Injury in North Carolina

Car accidents happen every day and are a leading cause of accidental injuries and deaths throughout the country each year. These incidents are capable of causing a host…

North Carolina Car Accident Statistics 2024 – NC Traffic Fatalities

Car accidents are an unfortunate reality for thousands of people throughout the United States each year. Some accidents only result in cosmetic damage to the vehicles involved, but…

North Carolina Personal Injury Laws – All You Need to Know

A “personal injury” is any incident in which one party causes physical harm and/or economic losses to another party. Under North Carolina law, the victim of a personal…

Some safety hazards for drivers may be unique to summertime

While the idea of being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a harrowing concept, a collision can occur at any moment and under a multitude of…

Some accident victims could suffer severe nerve damage

There are numerous types of injuries you might suffer during a motor vehicle accident, and the outcome of the incident could impact various aspects of your life. Injuries…

Is it more dangerous to drink and drive, or text and drive?

When driving, the individual operating the vehicle should solely and completely focus on the task at hand, which is arriving at the destination safely. There are many factors…

Understanding accident-related whiplash injuries

No matter how safely you might drive or how closely you follow the rules of the road, there will always be negligent drivers who put you at risk.…

Drivers may be more distracted than you think

People should only be worried about one thing when they are behind the wheel of a motor vehicle — driving. Unfortunately, this is not the reality that we…

Some driver distractions that are overlooked by many

Each year, thousands of lives in North Carolina and across the country are cut short due to distracted driving. The number of car accidents caused by texting or…

Head-on crash kills 1, injures several in North Carolina

What happens when the at-fault driver does not survive a car accident? This could complicate the efforts of crash victims seeking damage recovery. Such an accident happened in North Carolina…

Fatal car accident blamed on drunk driving

A recent fatal crash here in North Carolina has likely devastated at least one family. What’s worse is that police say they have reason to believe this could…

Safety tips for driving through a construction zone

As the weather begins to soften and winter gives way to spring, North Carolina drivers will certainly notice more work zones on the city streets, county roads and…

Fatal car accident in no-passing zone under investigation

People often get comfortable driving in places that are familiar to them. The danger there is that their comfort can lead to them making errors in judgment, sometimes…

Fatal car accident spares boy but not his mom

Most people know how devastating a fatal car crash can be, but they don’t always stop to consider the extent of the tragedy. Not only is the victim’s…

Driver may be blamed in passenger death due to car accident

When a car crash takes a life, it is a tragedy in any circumstance. Many North Carolina families know this pain all too well after losing loved ones…

Are you sharing the road with a distracted driver?

Construction, weather, changing traffic patterns and the normal hustle and bustle of traffic are enough to keep you busy while you drive. You may also be looking for…

Motorcyclist dies after detached trailer causes car accident

People who follow the rules of the road generally assume that their good driving behavior will prevent any traffic collisions. They are generally correct in that assumption, but…

Fatal car accident under investigation, charges uncertain

When a car crash results in more questions than answers, it can be doubly devastating to a grieving family. A recent collision here in North Carolina is still being…

Who is liable when both drivers die in a car accident?

Many people understand that if they or a loved one are harmed in a motor vehicle crash, they may be able to file a civil claim against one…

Couple fears neighborhood car accidents due to speeding

Most drivers understand that speeding can increase their risk of being in a car crash. However, driving faster than posted speed limits is still a very common infraction.…

14-year-old boy survives dog attack

Many people in North Carolina consider their pets to be members of the family and treat them as such. Sadly, there are some who may encourage their animals…

The lifelong struggle of a traumatic brain injury

A motor vehicle accident can result in injuries to any part of the body. One of the most devastating injuries to suffer in a crash is a traumatic…

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