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. […]
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Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim After a North Carolina Truck Accident
If you have lost a loved one due to a crash with an 18-wheeler or any other type of large truck, you and the other surviving family members have likely gone through a variety of emotions. Along with intense grief, you may be wondering what to do next and whether […]
Why Commercial Truck Accident Claims Can Be Complicated in North Carolina
Did you know that accidents involving motor vehicles are the most common cause of many types of catastrophic injuries? Did you also know that area courts handle lawsuits regarding car accidents on a routine basis? Many lawyers are familiar with such cases as well. However, when it comes to issues […]
Car Accidents vs. Truck Accidents: Understanding the Key Differences
Car and truck accidents may seem similar at first glance, but they are quite different in their causes, consequences, and legal implications. While both types of accidents involve motor vehicles and can result in injuries or fatalities, the scale, complexity, and impact of truck accidents are often far greater. Below, […]
Why It’s Never Too Soon to Call a Personal Injury Lawyer in Durham
If you’ve been hurt in an accident or because your doctor ignored important symptoms, it may not be easy knowing what to do and when to do it. An good personal injury attorney will tell you that the most important thing you need to do is secure your health. Get a […]
How Social Media Can Be Used Against You in a Workers’ Comp Case
The workers’ compensation system in North Carolina theoretically makes it simple for employees hurt on the job to receive medical care and wage benefits without the need to file a personal injury claim. However, the insurance companies that handle workers’ comp claims have become notorious for doing nearly anything they […]
Things You Should Never Do After an Accident
Being seriously hurt at work or in an accident involving a car, truck, motorcycle, or other situation can turn your world upside down. It can be hard to figure out what to do to protect yourself and help your recovery because things happen very quickly, and you can easily be […]
How Long Do You Have to File a Claim for Workers’ Compensation?
If you’re hurt on the job in North Carolina or you become sick due to conditions you were exposed to at work, you may be eligible for benefits through the workers’ compensation program. The process of obtaining these benefits is more straightforward than seeking compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. […]
Can You Get Punitive Damages if Your Accident Was Caused by a Drunk Driver?
It would probably be impossible to find a driver in North Carolina who isn’t aware that it is illegal to drive while drunk. Yet there are still people who choose to disregard the risks or who think that somehow they can drive safely even when their mental and physical abilities […]
Who Can Be Held Liable for Medication Mistakes in North Carolina?
Medicines prescribed to improve our health can end up destroying our health instead. Mistakes involving medications sometimes resolve on their own, but in other cases, the harm may be irreversible. When a drug causes harm instead of healing, who is at fault legally? In our decades of experience helping victims […]