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 […]
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Drug Testing Requirements for Truck Drivers: Could They Impact Your Recovery After a Truck Accident?
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 […]
Advanced Rider Assistance Systems: Can They Make You Negligent in a Motorcycle Accident Case?
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, […]
Why Fatigued Driving Can Be Just as Deadly as Drunk Driving
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. […]
How Wrongful Death Claims are Different from Personal Injury Cases in North Carolina
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 […]
Surprising Dangers in the Workplace
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 […]
What Should You Do If You Were Hurt by a Rideshare Driver?
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 […]
Interstate Accidents
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 […]
Four Common Causes of Truck Accidents
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 […]
“It Was an Accident!” – Understanding Negligence
Whether it’s medical malpractice, a car accident, or a slip and fall accident, most of the personal injury claims that a Durham personal injury lawyer handles require that you prove that the responsible party was negligent in some way. However, negligence can be a difficult concept for non-lawyers to understand […]