Category: Personal Injury & Death

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Breachers are members of the military or law enforcement who use explosive charges to enter secured buildings, often to rescue hostages or take down armed threats. It’s a dangerous job – one that might be even more perilous than previously understood. New research suggests breachers may face an increased risk of traumatic brain injuries due […]

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Personal injury law is based on the idea that someone who hurts another person should have to compensate them for the harm they’ve caused. In the case of most car accidents, that means the driver who caused the crash – or, more often, their insurer – has to pay for the losses of others involved […]

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Commercial trucks are difficult to drive, which means truck drivers must concentrate to avoid causing accidents. These vehicles are huge and heavy, and many of them come in two parts: the tractor and the trailer. Sometimes, truckers drive trucks without trailers attached in a practice known as bobtailing. This practice makes handling a truck even […]

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Our skilled lawyers always build wrongful death cases as if they’ll go to trial. However, as with other personal injury claims, wrongful death cases often reach a full and fair settlement out of court. In many situations, a wrongful death settlement is the best resolution, saving the parties the time, stress, expense, and risks of […]

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Yes, you could be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit if a close relative was killed in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. By filing a wrongful death claim, you can seek the financial security you need during this tragic time. Seeking legal representation from a motorcycle wrongful death attorney as soon as possible […]

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In North Carolina, motorists must yield to pedestrians crossing the road in marked crosswalks and take reasonable steps to avoid hitting pedestrians even when they proceed without the right of way. Given the latter obligation, you might reasonably wonder what happens if you hit a pedestrian not in a crosswalk by accident. Can they file […]

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If you suffered an injury while riding your motorcycle in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you might wonder if it matters that you were not wearing a helmet. Do you have to wear a helmet in North Carolina? Yes. You and any passenger on your motorcycle must wear a helmet according to state […]

motorcycle driver lane splitting

Are you a motorcyclist in North Carolina? You may frequently find yourself stuck in traffic, longing for a way to navigate more efficiently. Lane-splitting might seem like the solution to your problem, but is it legal in North Carolina? This article looks at the laws, benefits, and risks of this controversial motorcycle-riding technique. What Is […]

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While it is impossible to eliminate all risks on the road, motorists in North Carolina who drive defensively could potentially avoid severe or fatal injury accidents. But what, exactly, is defensive driving? This article provides five top tips for driving defensively. By incorporating these strategies into your driving habits, you can significantly reduce the likelihood […]

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Being involved in a car accident is a shocking experience. Many crash victims forget the importance of collecting evidence at the scene precisely because they are disoriented and overwhelmed. However, taking good photos of the accident’s aftermath is one of the most important things you can do to protect your legal rights and improve your […]