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What To Do After A Semi-Truck Hits Your Car
If you or somebody you love has been involved in an accident with a semi-truck, there are various steps you can take both immediately after the incident and in the days and weeks that follow to help ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to. If the truck driver or trucking company was…
[Study] The Deadliest Roads in North Carolina
Motor vehicle collisions are consistently among the leading causes of death and injury in North Carolina. While a fatal collision can occur at any point on the state’s road network, are there areas where motorists are at higher risk? If so, where are the deadliest places on North Carolina roads? Working with the data…
What Is the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Action?
The grief of losing somebody that you love can be overwhelming, and the last thing you are probably thinking about is legal action. However, family members and the estate of the deceased could pursue various legal actions to recover both closure and compensation. This includes a wrongful death lawsuit and a survival action, both of…
Can a Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Car Accident Claim?
If you or somebody you love has been injured in a car accident caused by the actions of another driver, you should be able to recover compensation for your medical expenses. However, if you have a pre-existing injury of any kind, there is a chance the insurance carrier or the legal team for the at-fault…
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in North Carolina?
If a person loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity in North Carolina, it may be necessary for surviving family members or the estate of the deceased to file a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court. Here, we want to review who is actually allowed to…
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid Out?
If you have lost somebody that you love due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity in North Carolina, there is a good chance you will be able to recover compensation for your losses. In some cases, this may include a settlement with insurance carriers involved. However, it may also be…
What is the Statute of Limitations on Wrongful Death in North Carolina?
Anytime a person loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity in North Carolina, it may be possible for the personal representative or the executor of the deceased’s estate to file a civil wrongful death lawsuit. However, it is crucial for family members and the personal representative…
What is Negligent Supervision?
Kids can sustain injuries in a wide variety of ways. Often, these injuries occur due to the actions of the kids themselves. After all, kids are kids, and they sometimes do things that adults find dangerous. However, there are times when children sustain injuries because they were not properly supervised. Here, we want to examine…
What if My Accident Made a Pre-Existing Injury Worse?
Injuries happen, and they can happen to a person at any point in their life. However, what happens if you get into an accident that causes a pre-existing injury to worsen? Will you still be able to recover compensation? Here, we want to examine how pre-existing injuries can affect current injury claims. Hint – even…
When is a Car Considered Totaled in North Carolina?
Vehicle accidents often result in significant property damage. It is not uncommon for a vehicle to be considered “totaled” after a crash occurs, but what exactly does that mean? Here, we want to examine the definition of a totaled vehicle while also looking at how this may affect your property damage claim moving forward. It…