Some people in Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina may have recently experienced or seen more incidents of road rage, careless, or aggressive driving habits of other drivers. These impressions, as well as recent government reporting, may inform drivers to be...
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Victor C. Mitchener, Attorney
Joseph H. Downer, Attorney
Year: 2021
Legal protections and liability for slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents can be dangerous for victims during the winter but also year round. Slip and fall accidents can happen in stores, restaurant, shopping malls, parking lots and in other places as well. Because of the potential severity of slip and fall...
Poor sleep can lead to a drowsy driving crash the next day
Sometimes we just do not get a good night’s sleep. Maybe we are pulling an all-nighter at work, are up all night with a crying baby or simply have insomnia. Still, we must continue on the next day as tired as we are. Some people will make the risky decision during...
Here are six tips for successfully living with a disability
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the legalities of personal injury cases. While that information is certainly important if you hope to find accountability and secure compensation for the damages that have been unfairly thrust upon you, we understand...
Ways wrongful death legal protections can protect victims
Wrongful death legal protections are intended to help families through a difficult time following the unexpected loss of a loved one in an accident such as a car, truck, motorcycle or other type of accident when a negligent driver is involved. A wrongful death claim...
What is driver negligence?
Many car accidents in North Carolina are caused by the irresponsible or negligent actions of a driver. Motor vehicle accident victims can file a negligence claim against the driver responsible for the accident to recover damages. A negligence claim involves proving...
Driver arrested in deadly motorcycle collision
A motorcyclist is dead after a car hit him last Friday morning on Fairview Road in Charlotte. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, the accident occurred when the passenger car travelling eastbound on Fairview Road struck the motorcyclist while making a left...
Distracted driving causes thousands of injuries each year
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), just under 19 percent of North Carolina motor vehicle accidents (over 53,500 accidents) in 2019 involved a driver who was distracted behind the wheel. These North Carolina distracted driving...
Dangerous grocery store conditions can cause slip-and-falls
North Carolina residents generally do not expect to suffer a serious injury during their weekly trip to the grocery store. Unfortunately, however, slip-and-fall accidents happen all the time, even to the most cautious shoppers. According to the Centers for Disease...
What role does fault play in my car accident claim?
As we head out to our daily commute in the Charlotte area, our minds are generally on the workday ahead in the morning or our home life in the evening. We certainly do not expect that we will be involved in a car crash during our daily. Sadly, some people in North...