It may come as a surprise to locals, but distracted driving is now the biggest danger to drivers on the road today. That means that North Carolina drivers now have more to fear from texting and driving than drunk drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic...
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Victor C. Mitchener, Attorney
Joseph H. Downer, Attorney
Year: 2022
Fatal Charlotte crash a reminder of road dangers
Every day, most of us buckle up, turn on the engine and set out to whatever destination is our normal target, whether it be work, home or a quick bite to eat. Cars are practically a necessity to everyday life in Charlotte, North Carolina. So too are our nighttime...
What can you do if you were injured while on another person’s property?
Accidents happen. Sometimes people just trip or slip, fall and are seriously injured, and sometimes it's no one's fault. But there are also cases where a property owner's negligence led to the accident. In these cases, the injured may seek compensation for their...
Some victims don’t know where to turn after a truck accident
Truck accidents can devastate a North Carolina family. Just because of the size difference between semi-trucks and cars, victims of truck accidents often suffer severe injuries. Assuming they survive, victims might suffer debilitating spinal cord injuries or traumatic...
The current state of motorcycle travel
The fact that riding a motorcycle presents more significant risks of injury than driving a car is not “breaking news.” Yet, motorcyclists may need reminders of the dangers posed by the two-wheel transports sharing roads with much larger vehicles. A growing number of...
Head-on crash claims the lives of two brothers
In many personal injury lawsuits involving motor vehicle accidents, one of the most difficult issues for plaintiffs is proving that the defendant was at fault for the accident. In others, the actions of the defendant were clearly in violation of a safety law, and may...
Crash kills 10-year-old, injures two others
Head-on collisions can be especially dangerous because the contact is direct and the two vehicles usually expend all of their kinetic energy on each other. If the angle of impact were greater than zero degrees, some of that energy would be transferred to another...
Former student sues high school over her sexual assault
Can you hold a property owner liable if you were injured in an attack by someone while you were on their property? This is a difficult question in personal injury law, and it is the question behind a recent lawsuit in which a former student claims that a North...
What kind of expert testimony do you need in your case?
Building a personal injury case may seem straightforward, but you may end up facing significant pushback from the defense on key portions of your case, from liability to damages. That’s why it’s important that you’re prepared to present the best evidence possible in...
Is bad faith common with car insurance companies?
We have all dealt with bad faith after a motor vehicle accident. Whether it is a negligent driver blaming you for an accident they caused, or an insurance company claiming they do not cover something that they must cover, we have all dealt with bad faith after...