Often the most important element of a personal injury claim are the general damages allowed for “pain and suffering” that make the claimant financially whole after the case is settled. But, what exactly is pain and suffering? According to the courts, pain...
Personal injury lawyers may not always be needed in certain accident injury claims that have clear issues of liability, but when should you hire a personal injury lawyer? Many personal injury victims are reluctant to retain a personal injury attorney when they have a...
Most accident victims are left in a serious predicament of having to rehabilitate their injuries while at the same time wondering how long it will take to be compensated financially. The truth is that it takes a significant amount of time for many claims to be...
All North Carolina personal injury claims are subject to NC’s statute of limitations law. The statute of limitations is in place primarily to prevent frivolous lawsuits and establish a time frame for reasonable duty of care responsibility for defending parties,...
Personal injury claims typically begin with a claim submitted to a respondent party with details regarding the injury and how it occurred. In certain situations such as auto accident injuries, the parties will expect the filing well in advance of any litigation that...
One of the most difficult processes involved in a personal injury case settlement or lawsuit if a case goes to court is arriving at the proper amount of financial compensation for the claimed injuries. Physical injury is not the only issue in severe injury claims...
The Covid 19 pandemic that gripped the United States and the entire globe left every business owner with a potential dilemma of being exposed to potential civil lawsuits as well as being exposed to contracting the disease. Patrons of all businesses throughout North...
A maximum damage award is the ultimate goal of any aggressive personal injury lawyer in North Carolina. The state contributory negligence law is such that only total fault cases will result in financial recovery, which sets the stage for major damage awards in court...
Testimony in a North Carolina personal injury trial is fairly rare, as clients often settle their cases and do not get a chance to testify in court. Cases can settle early during the discovery process or after depositions. Parties can settle during the later stages...
All personal injury lawsuits are focused on the payment of damages for the financial imposition caused by the specific injuries. Those damages are categorized in the legal system and apply to certain life issues as a basis for claimant demands. The three general...
Witnesses can be vital to the processing of court cases of all types, and they are as important in civil cases as they are in criminal cases. Some witnesses are considered experts in their field such as testimony from a master’s degree holder or a medical...
Insurance claims adjusters are professional negotiators who are trained in the art of deceiving claimants in various methods that will encourage them to either accept a low quick settlement offer or convince them that they do not have a claim. North Carolina...
North Carolina is an at-fault state. It is one of four states in which injured people cannot recover if they contribute in any way to their injury. The contributory negligence rule in North Carolina is a pure contributory negligence rule. To collect damages, the...
Personal injury claims involve physical injuries and the costs of medical care to treat them. Physical injuries interfere with work and income; if you are a business owner or self-employed, then an injury can reduce or stop your business activities. The advice of...
Premises liability injury claims naturally tend to increase in the winter months when ice and snow are common in certain regions of North Carolina. This is assuredly the case in the more mountainous areas, but slip and fall accidents can happen in typical walking...
There is clearly a significant difference between an insurance agent and a loss claims adjuster when dealing with your insurance provider. Their duties within the scope of operation for the insurance company are completely different, and clients rarely see the claims...
The typical insurance claimant is often at a loss for understanding the legal responsibilities of their insurance company when something happens that generates the need to file a claim. Insurance agents are commonly cordial to all clients at the time of a policy...
Intent is a basic component of the law in both criminal and civil cases in North Carolina. In criminal cases, intent is typically necessary to establish the level of criminal activity such as determining whether a crime is a misdemeanor or a felony. Individuals can...
It is possible to file a legal claim for injuries when you have been injured due to the negligence of a government agency under some circumstances, but this is a very qualified yes in most cases. The primary issue is the antiquated contributory negligence law used in...
Being harmed by a product that was purchased for use or consumption is always frustrating for the consumer. If the harm was serious, many consumers want to know if there are any legal actions that they can take to recover damages. To instigate a successful product...
Determining liability for a slip and fall accident is the most challenging part of the case. A person who was injured on someone else’s property must show that the landlord, property owner or business operator knew there was a problem or the potential for a problem...
Contributory negligence can cause a whole lot of confusion in North Carolina. North Carolina is considered one of four states (the others being Maryland, Virginia, and Alabama), and the District of Columbia that observe this rule when determining the outcome of...
When Is a Slip-and-Fall Injury Not My Fault and What Can I Do to Recover Compensation? There are strict laws when it comes to establishing fault in North Carolina personal injury cases. This article will help you understand when a slip-and-fall case is not your fault,...
Personal injury claims are filed with specific elements listed in the legal paperwork with respect to certain financial damage requests. Not just anything can be claimed in a lawsuit. Attorneys at the personal injury law firm handling the case must prove each element...
Nearly all personal injury cases involve an act of negligence. North Carolina law defines negligence as an action or inaction by one party that leads to the harm of another party. The law further states that to prove that negligence occurred, the injured party must...
Comprehensive Guide to Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in North Carolina If you’ve been injured in an accident in North Carolina and are considering legal action, this comprehensive guide walks you through the steps of filing a personal injury lawsuit. From...
Pedestrian accidents are often serious injury situations because the victim has zero protection other than possible barriers on a roadway or sidewalk. And they assuredly happen under a wide variety of circumstances. One of those circumstances is when they occur at...
Arbitration can be an effective method of alternative dispute resolution in some cases, but it is not necessarily designed to help in all situations. There are some advantages in certain instances, but typically the advantages of choosing mediation or actually going...
Parents typically want to think that their children are safe at school. Indeed, schools do present themselves as focused on student safety in all aspects ranging from a slip-and-fall accident to being involved in a playground fight with other students. Interaction...
Social media addiction is assuredly a major phenomenon in the United States, and North Carolina residents are no strangers to this trend. It has grown exponentially during the past five years as almost everyone has some sort of cyber visibility on social media...
Social media addiction is assuredly a major phenomenon in the United States, and North Carolina residents are no strangers to this trend. It has grown exponentially during the past five years as almost everyone has some sort of cyber visibility on social media...
It is not uncommon for an insurance company to approach the injury victim as soon as possible after the event to “assess the situation” and “potentially close the case.” Perhaps an offer of settlement will be made, perhaps not. Perhaps an offer will be made which is...
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