Recently, the Raleigh area has seen two serious accidents that have resulted in serious injuries for the motorcyclists involved. One troubling detail that both accidents share is that the driver fled the scene in each case, leaving the motorcyclist injured on the road. Both drivers were apprehended and criminally charged. […]
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“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 […]
Car Accidents and Finger-Pointing: Contributory Negligence in NC
When there is a car accident, it is not uncommon for each driver to blame the other. However, most people don’t realize that this can have significant legal ramifications if you need to pursue a claim for your injuries or other losses. If you have been injured in a car […]
Injured by a Consumer Product? You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Thanks to today’s modern economy, the average person uses hundreds of mass-produced products every day. While most of these products are safe for use by consumers, dangerous or defective products cause injury, illness, and disease more often than many people realize. In those cases, the people who have suffered from […]
What You Need to Prove in Your Accident Case
No matter how obvious it may seem, you will need to prove that the other party is responsible for the injuries you have suffered as a result of the accident they have caused. Even if you don’t intend to go to court, the insurance company will require substantial medical and […]
What is My North Carolina Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Unfortunately, most non-lawyers significantly underestimate the value of their claim and wind up settling for far less than what the law would have allowed for compensation. If your treatment is more expensive than […]
Injured at Work? Understand Your Options
Getting injured at work often results in being unable to work. For many people, the prospect of losing any amount of income can be overwhelming, leaving them unsure of what to do. Thankfully, there are options available to you, but it’s important to choose the right path for your case. […]
The Challenges of a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice cases are extraordinarily difficult for non-lawyers to pursue. There are many reasons for this, but the bottom line is that you should contact a Raleigh medical malpractice lawyer if you believe that you may have been harmed as a result of medical malpractice. Pursuing a claim may be […]
What You Need to Prove in an Asbestos Case
Asbestos exposure can lead to various respiratory illnesses including mesothelioma, a painful type of lung cancer. These are debilitating illnesses that can leave you unable to work, unable to take care of your family, and unable to enjoy your day-to-day life. And of course, these illnesses are often fatal. If […]
Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents in North Carolina
The current pandemic has reminded us that truck drivers serve a vital role in our country’s economy. To deliver the goods and materials that we need, truckers spend a lot of time on the road. This can lead to tired drivers who are not as alert as they should be. […]