When you are injured, you might be eligible to pursue a tort or personal injury claim against the person liable for your losses. This makes it possible for you to collect financial compensation for injuries and other damages. This seems relatively straightforward so what is vicarious liability and when does it come into play? What…
Sadly, it is not uncommon for people to sustain injuries or the loss of a family member due to the carelessness or negligence of a doctor, surgeon, or another healthcare professional at a Virginia hospital. If you went to the hospital with good faith that they would treat your illness or injury, and instead, you…
While the terms “negligence” and “negligence per se” sound strikingly similar, they are, in fact, two very different legal theories that deal with very different burdens of proof. If you plan on filing a North Carolina personal injury claim, it is important to know what differentiates one from the other. Which burden of proof applies…
If a negligent or reckless driver caused your Virginia car accident and subsequent injuries, you need to file a claim with their insurance carrier. By understanding exactly how your claim is going to be investigated, you can avoid a lot of the frustration and confusion of the claims process. This will also help you safeguard…
If you plan to file a personal injury claim against another person whose negligence caused your car accident or premises liability accident in North Carolina, you have a limited amount of time in which to do so. In most cases, the personal injury statute of limitations in North Carolina prohibits lawsuits from being filed more…