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What’s The Difference Between Mass Tort and Class Action Lawsuits?
Mass tort and class action lawsuits are two types of legal proceedings that are often used to resolve disputes involving multiple parties. While they share some similarities, they also have some key differences that are important to understand. A mass tort lawsuit is...
Driving While Impaired In North Carolina – The Risks of DWI.
Driving while impaired is a serious issue that poses a danger to both the person operating the vehicle and other people on the road. In North Carolina, the consequences for driving under the influence (DUI) can be severe, including fines, imprisonment, and a criminal...
Teaching Safe Driving Basics To Teens
It is an exciting time in the life of a teenager when they receive their driver's permit. After years of only being able to ride as a passenger in a motorized vehicle on the highway, now they actually get to drive... legally. There are several restrictions such as...
Common Holiday Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury cases are very common throughout any given year, but the types of claims may change considerably over the course of the year. This is especially true during the holiday season beginning as early as Halloween and extending through New Year's Day. This...
Privacy and Attorney-Client Privilege Concerns
Most people associate the concept of attorney-client privilege with criminal cases when a defendant may require to disclose certain information to their legal representative regarding material facts of the case that they would prefer not have on any official record....
Is A Slip and Fall Injury Covered by Homeowners’ Insurance?
Homeowner's insurance policies are excellent for protecting a property owner from an expensive personal injury lawsuit. They typically provide financial coverage for injuries when visitors are injured while on the property. In this respect, they are primarily...
Can I Sue My North Carolina Employer for Violating OSHA Standards?
Many workers think their only option when being injured at work is being placed on workers' compensation. The truth is that employers in North Carolina must not only carry workers' compensation coverage for workers, but they must also be compliant with all rules and...
What is a Salvage Title and Does It Affect My Payout in a Car Accident Claim?
When auto accidents occur, one of the first elements drivers will investigate is the specific details of insurance coverage for their vehicle. The amount of damage the vehicle suffered in the collision can be central to any claim, and the insurance provider has a few...
Wrongful Death Claim Or Criminal Case – Which Is It
Wrongful deaths occur far too often in contemporary society. These tragedies can stem from auto accidents to workplace accidents to premises liability scenarios. Other causes of wrongful death also include medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. And this is not to...
Understanding Liens in a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury claims are not always as simple as submitting a claim to an insurance company or filing a lawsuit when a claim is denied. One potential complication is that medical treatment that is necessary at the time of the injury may not be paid first by the...
Elder Abuse And Professional Duty Of Care – What It Means.
Most people understand the principle of a reasonable duty of care when someone gets injured. But what standards are applicable in an elder nursing home environment and how do we know when a professional breaches any reasonable duty of care? In reality, each profession...
North Carolina’s Top Construction Site Hazards To Avoid
Construction sites by nature are often very dangerous locations. The construction industry actually sees more workplace injuries and fatal accidents than any other profession. This high number of injuries is due to several factors concerning construction zones. There...
DWI Injuries – Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable In NC
Potential Punitive Damages
The ultimate issue with drunk driver accidents is potential punitive damages in serious accident cases when the driver was well over the legal BAC limit or was exhibiting reckless or intentional driving behavior. Even speeding evidence can be a basis for a punitive damage claim when the driver was overly intoxicated. A drunk driver accident lawyer can begin with the basic information and then conduct a comprehensive accident investigation that focuses on multiple articles of evidence regarding how the accident occurred. Additionally, there may be other litigation that may be filed when vicarious liability exists such as a driver being over-served alcohol or drugs at a local establishment or a private social event.
I’ve Received A Fast Settlement Offer – Should I Accept It?
Filing an insurance claim is often not a process that injured victims have been through before. Many times injured parties are actually contacted first by the respondent insurance company before a claim can be submitted because insurance providers usually know in...
Strict Product Liability – What Does This Mean
Product liability is an area of law that potential claimants often do not understand completely. Many injured customers do understand that they may have a claim when they use a product that does not perform as advertised and contributes directly to causing an injury....
North Carolina’s DWI Fines And Penalties Explained
Being convicted of driving while impaired (DWI) in North Carolina carries significant penalties for the accused. All convicted drunk drivers will face serious fines and a driving privilege suspension, and many will also be sentenced to some amount of jail time based...
Drunk Driver Accidents – Who Do You Sue For Damages?
Many auto accidents happen due to drivers who make the conscious decision to drive after they have consumed alcohol beyond the legal limits - DWI. These accidents are not always the total fault of the intoxicated driver, but the fact that a driver was impaired can...
How A Lawyer Can Help You Get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits
Filing for Social Security disability benefits can be a long and frustrating experience. It is a significant waiting game in most claim situations even when the applicant is obviously disabled. The Social Security Administration does not issue any partial disability...
Personal Injury Lawyers – How They Help Get The Most From Your Claim
Obtaining financial compensation following a personal injury that occurs due to the negligence of another party can be a real challenge. Even in auto accident cases when an insurance company is required to pay damages, receiving whole damages can still be difficult...
Car Accidents – Common Types of Personal Injuries
Auto accidents can produce a wide variety of injuries to the persons involved. There are many variables in typical auto accidents including the type of vehicle, the terrain involved, the speed of travel, and, the actual age of the vehicle which will determine how...
Car Accident Lawyer Looks At SUV Accidents
All automobile accidents are not created equal when they are evaluated based on factors such as frequency of occurrence, and the severity of injuries/damages, and one of the primary differences is associated with sport utility vehicles, also known as SUVs. The...
Can I File For Workers’ Comp Payments Working Part Time?
Workers who do not work full-time are often reluctant to file a workers' compensation claim when they are injured at work. Many employers will actually tell them they are not covered due to their part-time job status in an attempt to avoid having a claim filed against...
Personal Injury Deposition – What Questions Will They Ask Me?
Feeling nervous about giving a deposition is natural. You've already been through many difficulties due to your accident, and sitting through an intense series of questions can feel intimidating. Knowing what to expect could help you feel more confident, and your...
How Can I Sue A Uninsured DWI Driver For My Injuries?
Most auto accidents will have an associated insurance provider that will accept and assess injury claims based on all material case facts. However, the true respondent in any accident injury case is the actual driver who caused the collision. Insurance companies are...
Car Accident Claims – Why Settle Out of Court?
Following a serious car accident, you might envision your case being decided in court, where in reality, most car accident cases are settled out of court. When in your initial consultation with a prospective car accident lawyer, you should not interpret an eagerness...
Reasons to Avoid Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer or Law Firm
Hiring the right lawyer for a personal injury claim is a very important matter for all injured victims. Not only do you often have serious injuries to deal with, but you could also have a very difficult attorney to represent your case if the wrong one is selected....
5 Questions For a Car Accident Lawyer In A Free Consultation
Having the right attorney for a car accident is a must when maximum financial compensation is the goal. And in North Carolina, it can be even more important than in other states due to the state's pure contributory negligence law. Pure contributory negligence is the...
Five Common Car Accident Injuries With Delayed Symptoms
Car accidents obviously inflict a wide range of injury types and severities on those involved in the accident, some minor, others far more serious. A car accident is generally considered a minor collision if: – Those involved are able to drive away from the accident...
Claim Following Accidents Involving Delivery Vehicles
All auto accidents are not equal when it comes to filing injury claims. Some respondent negligent parties are not solvent and only carry the state minimum in liability protection while some negligent parties are insured extensively. The latter applies in accidents...
5 Tips for Safer Holiday Driving On North Carolina’s Highways
The holiday season will be here soon and it is a good time to reevaluate basic car maintenance and safe driving practices. Accident statistics consistently show that this is indeed a high-activity season, which sees many people involved in accidents at a very...
5 Reasons A NC Personal Injury Lawyer May Refuse Your Case
Just because someone is injured does not necessarily mean there is a potential personal injury claim available. All respondents defend against personal injury claims when there is any type of technicality that can be used as a defense. A North Carolina personal injury...
Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Comp Insurance – What Now!
There are employers in many sectors of any state economy who do not choose to comply with legal requirements for maintaining workers' compensation insurance. This can also happen in certain industries where the employer uses independently contracted help in completing...
If I Was Injured in a North Carolina Car Accident as a Passenger, Can I Sue the Driver of the Car?
It is unfortunate when an injured passenger from a North Carolina auto accident must consider suing the driver of the vehicle in which they rode in order to be properly compensated for injuries suffered in the accident. This actually happens far more often than many...
School Bus Accidents: Keep Your Child Safe
All parents are concerned for the safety of their children when they head off to school. Each day around 500,000 school buses carry more than 25 million school children back and forth to school and other school-related activities. While school buses are considered to...
Common Legal Defenses in NC Slip and Fall Injury Cases
Lawsuits stemming from slip and fall accidents on any walkway or surface are very common, and they are also typically strongly defended in North Carolina by respondent parties who argue that they have a strong legal defense against liability. Obviously, most property...
Wrongful Death Claim – Can I Sue on Behalf of a Deceased Person?
Wrongful death claims in North Carolina can be very restrictive when determining who may file a lawsuit. Wrongful death is not an injury that is typically claimed with a respondent insurance company, but rather applies when a court awards damages to plaintiffs based...
Construction Site Accident? – Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Construction sites are packed with hazards. You're working with power tools and sometimes standing in high places or down in a trench. For these reasons and many more, on-the-job injuries are common among construction workers. Many accidents on construction sites are...
5 Tips for Hiring a Construction Site Accident Lawyer
Construction accident lawyers recover damages for people hurt at building and renovation sites. Construction accidents frequently leave people with serious injuries. Victims can be employees, contractors, or passersby. Oftentimes in construction site accidents fault...
Reckless Driving Vs. Distracted Driving in North Carolina
Reckless driving and distracted driving are distinct types of dangerous behavior. People accused of reckless driving face the possibility of criminal prosecution. Distracted driving, on the other hand, may result in a traffic ticket under limited circumstances, but...
What Happens During My Free Consultation And How Do I Prepare?
Free lawyer consultations are not uncommon, they are offered by most personal injury law firms. The purpose of the case review is primarily two-fold: For the lawyer to assess the details of a case and to make an initial determination, based on his/her experience, on...
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
219 Broad Street
New Bern, NC 28560
5178-A Hwy 70 West
Morehead City, NC 28557
Directions
(252) 726-7000
Kellum Law Firm - Morehead City, NC
501 SE Greenville Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27858
3733 National Drive, Ste. 202,
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 803-1908
Fax 919-803-1673
Kellum Law Firm - Raleigh, NC
118 Cardinal Drive
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
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(252) 535-4444
Kellum Law Firm - Roanoke Rapids, NC
Suite 300-167
Durham, NC 27709
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445-A Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
1800 E. Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
511 N Reilly Road,
Suite A-96
Fayetteville, NC 28303
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1213 Culbreth Dr. Ste 389
Wilmington, NC 28405
1620 US-17 BUS
Williamston, NC 27892
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Kellum Law Firm - Williamston, NC
3250 Zebulon Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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3733 National Drive, Ste. 202,
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 803-1908
Fax 919-803-1673
Kellum Law Firm - Raleigh, NC
Suite 300-167
Durham, NC 27709
(By appointment only)
511 N Reilly Road,
Suite A-96
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
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.