North Carolina Personal Injury Law Blog

What You Need to Know About North Carolina Wrongful Death Cases
What You Need to Know About North Carolina Wrongful Death Cases

It is hard to deal with the death of a family member even under the most benign circumstances. But death of a loved one that occurred as a result of negligence or carelessness of another can leave the grieving loved ones completely devastated. You should…

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Lawyer Consultation
What is a Contingency Fee Contract?

It is completely understandable if you feel the initial hesitation in hiring a lawyer after you have been injured in an accident. You may think you cannot afford the attorney’s fee on top of rising medical bills and lost wages. Fortunately, most of the dedicated…

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What Can You Get Paid for in a Winning NC Personal Injury Lawsuit?
What Can You Get Paid for in a Winning NC Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Suffering bodily injuries in an accident can be devastating and life-changing, regardless of your age, financial situation or the type of accident and injury you suffered. The situation becomes more complicated when the accident was the result of wrongdoing or negligence of another person. Your…

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Multi Car Traffic Accident
How Does North Carolina Contributory Negligence Work?

North Carolina is among the few states, which still impose the law of “pure” contributory negligence in personal injury cases. This means that even if you are 1% at fault for your accident in North Carolina, you may not recover any damages from the other…

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Personal Injury Accidents & Brain Injuries
Personal Injury Accidents & Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can have far-reaching and lifelong consequences for the victim and their family. The physical, cognitive-communicative, and emotional impact of brain injuries can severely limit your earning potential. These injuries can also significantly lower the quality of life. Falls, sports injuries, and automobile crashes…

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Can You File A Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit if You Weren’t Wearing A Helmet?
Is there Helmet Laws in North Carolina?

Motorcycle riding can quickly turn from a pleasant activity into a serious tragedy if you get hit by another vehicle. Motorcycle riders are in a particularly vulnerable position because of the lack of adequate protection that a car or an SUV offers. Seemingly insignificant mistakes…

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Who Do You Sue When Hit By Uber or Lyft?
Who Do You Sue When Hit By Uber or Lyft?

Lyft and Uber are popular forms of rideshare services in North Carolina. They are certainly more affordable and convenient for millions of people, but accidents do happen with Uber and Lyft, just as they do with any other motor vehicle. Rideshare accident cases in North…

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North Carolina Drunk Driving Accidents Are More Common Than You Think…
How common are Drunk Driving Accidents in North Carolina?

In 2016, there were 11,264 alcohol related vehicle accidents in North Carolina that resulted in 402 fatalities, according to the figures published by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Drivers that drink and drive and cause an accident are usually regarded as irresponsible and reckless….

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Common Causes of North Carolina Trucking Accidents
Common Causes of North Carolina Trucking Accidents

Commercial truck is a broad term used for trucks of large size, such as delivery trucks, garbage trucks, semi-tractor trailers, and 18-wheelers. Unfortunately, commercial trucks are involved in a variety of accidents throughout North Carolina. These may include: Rollover truck accidents Unsecured load accidents Jack-knife…

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How Do I Know if I Have A Winning Car Accident Case?
How Do I Know if I Have A Winning Car Accident Case?

Car accidents and injuries are a frequent occurrence in North Carolina. It doesn’t matter whether you are a safe driver or not. There will always be someone on the roads that is distracted, reckless, drunk, or negligent in some way or the other contributing to…

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