A new academic season is upon North Carolina students and their parents. It is that time of the year when distinct yellow school buses transporting young learners flood the state’s roadways. In effect, the Department of Transportation (DOT) reminds all road users to...
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Personal Injury
Are store owners liable for panic buying injuries?
When supplies run dry, human’s fear of lack kicks in. When a scarcity mindset consumes you, you tend to make irrational decisions. And when you’re not thinking straight, accidents are more likely to happen. A National Institutes of Health study reveals that panic...
Should you try to settle with the insurance company yourself?
The aftermath of an accident resulting in injury can leave you feeling uncertain about the future or how to proceed. You might consider negotiating your injury settlement with the insurance company instead of retaining an attorney. Understand the key considerations of...
Who is responsible for my safety inside the mall?
Premises liability is the legal concept that property owners are liable for whatever happens within their premises. They must keep their property reasonably safe and free from hazards, which puts a significant burden on commercial establishments. North Carolina...
What happens if you’re injured while shopping?
For many, shopping inside North Carolina commercial properties like a mall or a retail establishment presents no imminent danger. But when owners fail to maintain the safety of their premises, your leisure time can quickly become a legal nightmare. When shopping...
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...
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...
What does it mean to be the victim of road rage?
The morning commute can be rushed and hectic. Are you running late to work or late for dropping the kids off at school? Chances are there are other drivers on the road with the same stressors. But while you may still drive defensively despite the stress of life, you...
An investigation is critical after a commercial truck accident
No one wants to get into an accident with a big rig or other large commercial truck. The sheer mass of these trucks tends to make accidents worse and injuries more severe. But...