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How Will My Injuries Claim Be Impacted By The Outcome of A Criminal Case Against The Driver Of The Other Vehicle?
KELLUM LAW FIRM - NEWS & RESOURCES How Will My Injuries Claim Be Impacted By The Outcome of A Criminal Case Against The Driver Of The Other Vehicle? Many accident injury cases are complicated. Not only are the material facts of the accident often difficult to...
Social Media Addiction, Injury Claims And North Carolina Law
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...
Establishing Responsibility After A Truck Collision Following A Defective Tire Blow-Out
Many drivers often do not consider how important good tires are on their vehicles, they commonly take tires for granted as long as the tread looks good from a distance. But, this is not the case for 18-wheel tractor-trailer rigs. How often have you been driving down...
North Carolina Boating Accident Attorneys
Boating accidents are quite common on the waterways around New Bern, NC. Boating accidents fall into a category of their own when personal injury claims are being evaluated. There are multiple scenarios in which boat accidents can occur, and all injury claims are...
Car Accident While Ride-sharing With Uber Or Lyft?
Some of the most complicated accident injury cases stem from collisions involving Uber and Lyft passengers. This is due to multiple issues, but the primary problem is that both companies and their insurance providers work diligently in contesting claims against either...
How Social Media Can Impact A Personal Injury Case
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...
Why Do Some Truck Accident Cases Take So Long to Settle?
When you have been involved in a trucking accident, it may seem like forever before the case is settled. These cases do have a tendency to take longer to complete than other personal injury cases, but there are very good reasons for this delay. Federal and State...
What Are The Facts Surrounding The Hernia Mesh Class Action Lawsuits?
What Are The Facts Surrounding The Hernia Mesh Class Action Lawsuits? A number of lawsuits have been filed which are connected to the installation of a hernia mesh as a method of repairing physical damage to the tissue following the removal of a hernia. Hernias are...
Elmiron Class Action Lawsuit – What You Need To Know
Elmiron Class Action Lawsuit - What You Need To Know Modern medicine can be a wonderful thing when medications work as intended and exhibit minimal side effects or negative interactions with other drugs. Sadly, it is not uncommon for those taking multiple medications...
Who Regulates Trucks and Their Drivers in North Carolina?
The commercial transportation industry in the United States is indeed one of the most regulated components of the economy. And the importance of the shipping industry cannot be overstated. Without the delivery of products to the marketplace, the country does not...
Common Misdiagnoses Cases in Medical Malpractice
According to a research study by BMJ Quality and Safety and broadcast on NBC National News, the rate of misdiagnosis has been increasing over time to a point now where 1 out of 20 patients will be misdiagnosed by their doctor. Statistics also show that one-third of...
What can I do if the other driver leaves the scene of the accident or carries no insurance?
Hit and Run Accidents On The Rise In North Carolina Victims of an auto accident can be left holding the bag in certain situations when the opposing driver has left the scene of the crash or carries no insurance protection on their vehicle. This can be a bad scenario...
If a drunk driver hit me, can I sue the bar that served the driver? (NC)
Everyone commonly understands that they can pursue financial compensation for injuries after being struck by a drunk driver, but few realize they can pursue damages against a business establishment or a social host if they have over-served the drunk driver before they...
PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS
At Kellum Law Firm, when we handle your personal injury, wrongful death, motorcycle, or truck accident with bodily injury, we also assist you with your property damage claim at no additional charge. We know that you need your vehicle repaired or replaced timely and at...
Out Of Court Settlement Or Trial?
KELLUM LAW FIRM - NEWS & RESOURCES Trial Or Settlement? Taking a case all the way to trial or receiving an out-of-court settlement is one of the first things tabled by new clients, usually during the initial free consultation that we offer. People come to us with...
Can I receive both SSDI and workers’ compensation benefits?
The short answer to this question is yes, but the details of the injury claim control the approval. Both programs are maintained independently, and both are insurance claims in their essence, so it is indeed possible to receive both at the same time. The primary...
Child Dies After Struck By Car in Craven County, NC
News Update: Child Dies After Struck By Car in Craven County…..
Personal injury lawyers in North Carolina
KELLUM LAW FIRM - NEWS & RESOURCES Personal injury lawyers in North Carolina A Personal Injury Lawyer understands that all accident injury claims are not equal and that the NC legal system restricts eligibility for financial compensation based on the determination...
ATTENTION USERS OF THE HEARTBURN MEDICATION ZANTAC WHO HAVE DEVELOPED CANCER
KELLUM LAW FIRM - NEWS & RESOURCES ATTENTION USERS OF THE HEARTBURN MEDICATION ZANTAC WHO HAVE DEVELOPED CANCER ON APRIL 1, 2020, THE FDA REQUESTED THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF ALL PRESCRIPTION AND OVER-THE-COUNTER ZANTAC DRUGS FROM THE MARKET PLACE. THE FDA...
When and How to pull over for Emergency Vehicles and what can happen if you don’t
North Carolina has a “Move Over” law in effect that requires all vehicles that are traveling on North Carolina roads and highways to move out of the way of active emergency vehicles. In addition to moving out of the way, cars are required to move over or drop their...
Zantac Lawsuit – Understanding The Basics
Zantac Lawsuit - Understanding The BasicsZantac is one of the leading heartburn medications sold in the USA. On September 13, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that the main active ingredient in Zantac and its generic equivalents is contaminated...
JUUL Lawsuits – Basics Explained
JUUL Lawsuit Attorney - Facts Of Class Action Case ExplainedJUUL is one of many different types of e-cigarettes that are currently available on the market. These electronic nicotine delivery systems, or vaping devices, have been marketed as "safer than smoking," and...
The Dangers of Handling Your Personal Injury Case without a good PI Lawyer
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...
Class Action Lawsuits
NEWS: Kellum Law Firm is representing North Carolina clients in Class Action Lawsuits against 3M Company, JUUL Vaping Products, Zantac and Roundup.
Who Is Liable For Injuries Caused By A Defective Product?
Defective product claims almost always require the services of an experienced defective product or…
Workers Legal Rights And Workplace Injury Claims
What rights do you have when your injuries are slow and progressive, like repetitive motion injuries….
What Are the Rules Of the Road For Emergency Vehicles?
Drivers of emergency vehicles are allowed to drive at speeds above posted speed limits and ignore some other rules of the road but what else do you need to know?…
Who’s Legally Responsible For Property Damage After A Storm?
Who’s Legally Responsible For Property Damage Or Injury To Person(s) Caused By A Storm?
Road Travel and Safety on Holidays
KELLUM LAW FIRM - NEWS & RESOURCES Road Travel and Safety on Holidays With Independence Day almost upon us, here is a friendly reminder from the staff at Kellum Law Firm that holidays can be a dangerous time of the year, particularly if your plans include travel....
5 things to consider when hiring a lawyer to represent you in a workers’ compensation claim in NC
Finding a lawyer in North Carolina to help If you were injured on the job or suffer from a work-related illness, Workers’ Compensation Lawyers know how to fight your case…
6 Good Reasons To Report A Minor Car Accident or Fender Bender.
Many states legally require that you report an accident, particularly if there is an injury to any persons. Avoid the need for a car accident lawyer and read our guidelines….
Supporting Our Local Community For Over 40 Years!
KELLUM LAW FIRM - NEWS & RESOURCES Kellum Law Firm Supporting Onslow County Boys and Girls Club! We're proud to provide our support to the Onslow County Boys and Girls Club with a $1000 check donation! You too can pledge your support by visiting...
Podcast – What You Need To Know About Car Insurance and Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina
Our podcast deals with issues relating to car insurance, car accidents and workers’ compensation claims, delivered by John Briggs, Managing Attorney at Kellum Law Firm, NC and Jay Blaze of KissFM…
Motorcycle Helmet Law In North Carolina
The most important piece of safety equipment is a motorcycle helmet. There are three states that have no laws pertaining to motorcycle helmet use, another 28 states have partial helmet laws that…
Bicycle Law in North Carolina
How revised Highway laws in NC affect cyclists –
Contributory Negligence and Car Crash Law
Contributory Negligence – what is it and why should I care?
Medical Malpractice Law
When Do I Need A Medical Malpractice Lawyer?…
How Long Does It Take To Settle A Typical Claim?
Claim settlement times vary, here’s why…
What if a person dies before bringing a personal injury lawsuit?
What happens to the claim?…..
How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?
Statute of limitations on claims….
WE’RE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY
At Kellum Law Firm we’ll give you a straight and honest assessment of your personal injury or auto accident case and it won’t cost you a penny.
Honesty and integrity are the core virtues of our company, so one of our experienced lawyers we’ll sit down with you, listen to the details of your situation, then tell you what we believe your case to be worth.
When you retain Kellum Law Firm to handle your injury claim you’ll know that there’s a full team of qualified, experienced and dedicated lawyers working diligently on your behalf.
“We’ve helped folks in North Carolina for over 40 years with Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Wrongful Death, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Dog Bite, Slip and Fall, Elder Abuse & Injury Cases and more – We’re With You All The Way”
Norman B. Kellum Jr.
Our Office Locations
Kellum Law Firm's corporate headquarters is located in New Bern, NC and has offices around North Carolina, including Raleigh, Greenville, Jacksonville, Wilmington, and more. We provide local residents with legal services focusing on personal injury law including automobile accidents, social security disability, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, and more.
Our Corporate Business Address:
Kellum Law Firm
219 Broad Street
New Bern, NC 28563