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...
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Victor C. Mitchener, Attorney
Joseph H. Downer, Attorney
Year: 2021
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...
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...
Proving pain and suffering in your car accident case
A car accident can take a massive financial toll on you and your family. Medical expenses and lost wages can affect you for a long time to come, perhaps rocking your financial stability down to its core. But as challenging as dealing with these financial losses can...
Can you sue a truck company for your accident injuries?
Truck accidents occur all the time in the Charlotte area. The sad truth is that many people who are involved in these wrecks suffer serious, oftentimes life-changing injuries. Recovering from one of these wrecks certainly isn’t easy, as victims usually have to cope...
How truck companies defend themselves from personal injury claims
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, then the best way to recover your losses is to file a lawsuit against both the negligent trucker who caused the accident and his or her employer. But suing a truck company can be a difficult endeavor. Aggressive attorneys...
The basics of premises liability
Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises safe so that people who come on to their property do not become injured. If they have failed to do so, the property owner or nonowner resident may be held liable for the injuries caused through the doctrine...
Four tips for driving around motorcyclists
When you are on your daily commute in North Carolina, you may be well aware of other automobiles or large trucks driving next to you. However, it is all-too-easy to be unaware of smaller vehicles, such as motorcycles. This is dangerous, as motorcyclists are incredibly...
