Category: Wrongful Death

Truck accidents commonly result in catastrophic injuries and, in more tragic cases, truck collisions cause fatal injuries.  Loaded tractor-trailers weigh 80,000 pounds, and when a careless or fatigued truck driver fails to notice a red light or commits other driver errors, these huge vehicles cause tremendous damage to private passenger autos.  Victims of North Carolina…

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…

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…

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…

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…

If you have lost somebody that you love as a result of the negligent actions of another driver on the roadway, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, wrongful death laws in North Carolina can be challenging to understand, particularly when it comes to determining who exactly can file a wrongful…

Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. The grief can be even more overwhelming if the death was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, entity, or business. In these circumstances, family members and the estate of the deceased could choose to pursue two different legal actions under North Carolina law: a…