Victor C. Mitchener, Attorney
Joseph H. Downer, Attorney
The year 2020 was not the best for traffic safety on North Carolina’s roads. According to statistics compiled by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were just over 247,000 crashes reported on this state’s roads. While this was a decrease from the...
A routine shopping trip can end up with an avoidable injury. But property owners have the duty to prevent, fix or warn about hazards that can injured customers. These are some the steps store owners should take. Visual inspection Visual inspections can help prevent...
No one wants to become the victim of an accident. They can take an enormous toll on your life, both physically and psychologically. They can also impact you financially and it may be in your best interest to file a personal injury lawsuit, so that you’re compensated...
The number of pedestrian accidents that occur each year is a serious issue in our nation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2019 alone, 6,205 pedestrians lost their lives and a further 76,000 were injured after being struck by a motor...
Truck accidents are commonly catastrophic accidents that result in serious injuries to victims. For that reason, victims should know how to document their injuries and damages and what to do following a truck accident. To begin with, it is important to secure whatever...
In the aftermath of a loved one’s death, North Carolina residents can understandably experience a wide range of emotions: rage, fear, despair, sorrow—these are all possible, among others, especially if the death was sudden and unexpected. Some people who find...
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...
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...
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...
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...
