Victor C. Mitchener, Attorney
Joseph H. Downer, Attorney
Imagine a picturesque neighborhood with children playing in different places. Amid that area, there lies a potential danger known as attractive nuisances that owners have to take notice of. These are features that are often hazardous to children but attract their...
Property owners employ security guards to protect those who visit, reside or work on their premises. The presence of security personnel can deter crime and boost morale among visitors, residents and employees by knowing that trained professionals monitor the safe flow...
Although driving and walking to and from parking lots have become a regular part of many people’s routines, they do not eliminate the chances of sustaining injuries within the premises. Moreover, parking lots are common target locations for crimes, such as robbery and...
Children excitedly await Halloween, the day they can dress up as their favorite character and go door to door looking for candy and all sorts of other treats. Children may not recognize the consequences of scurrying around the streets and roads. Furthermore,...
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...
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...
When we walk into a hair salon, we expect to come out with a fresh look, not an injury. Unfortunately, if the salon owner fails to do their job properly, it may be the customer who pays for their mistakes. Injuries can cause a great deal of pain and lead to costly...
Pickup trucks are very popular vehicles in North Carolina and for some truck owners, the bigger the truck the better. Still, pickup trucks are not always safe to drive. In fact, one study reports that pick-up trucks are the type of passenger vehicle most likely to be...
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 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...
