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No one is surprised when a major collision involving a car or truck results in many thousands of dollars in damage. But when an accident occurs at low speed, such as in a parking lot or between vehicles stuck in a traffic jam, the damage is generally expected to be […]

In the battle to establish liability in a truck accident, the legal teams representing victims need to use every tool at their disposal to defeat the trucking industry’s and insurance companies’ defense tactics. The federal government provides extensive regulations that can often be leveraged to an accident victim’s advantage if […]

It is much harder to stay safe while riding a motorcycle than it is riding in a car, truck, or other enclosed vehicle. In addition to the reduced stability of operating on two wheels, motorcyclists have virtually no protection when they fall or collide with another vehicle. To stay safe, […]

People who wouldn’t dream of drinking and driving often do something that can be just as dangerous. They don’t recognize how deadly it can be to get behind the wheel when they are tired. Fatigue can affect the human body in many of the same ways as alcohol or drugs. […]

When someone’s negligent behavior causes injuries, such as a distracted driver causing a car accident, the people who are hurt will often work with a personal injury attorney to recover compensation for their losses. That is a personal injury lawsuit. If the injuries from that accident cause a person to die, then […]

It is not surprising that certain jobs are inherently dangerous. If you work on a roof or scaffolding, you risk falling and suffering catastrophic injuries. If you work as a welder, you are at risk of burns. If you work with electricity, the risk of electrocution is always present. And most […]

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become second nature as a transportation option in North Carolina. The prevalence of rideshare options encourages people to take a backseat when they shouldn’t be driving, which can make the roads much safer.  But rideshare drivers may not have the training and experience […]

The state of North Carolina is laced with various major interstate highways – 95, 40, 74, 540, and 85, just to name a few. They serve a vital purpose in our state’s economic and social networks, helping businesses thrive and communities grow. They do pose unique hazards for drivers that […]

Durham, Raleigh, and Wilmington are three of North Carolina’s largest cities and are home to approximately one million North Carolinians. As a result, there is a significant amount of truck traffic in, out, and around these cities, shipping and delivering goods to residents and businesses alike. Truck accidents are not […]

Attorney Hunt Willis had two 2020 cases listed in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s annual listing of the previous year’s top verdicts and settlements that published today. Lawyers Weekly editor David Donovan introduced the list with an article on how the pandemic did not ultimately change how lawyers were able to […]