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…
You depend on your insurance company to be there when something unexpected, like a car accident, happens. An insurance company that fails to observe its contractual obligations by denying a claim payment it rightfully owes could be breaking the law by acting in bad faith. Holding an insurance carrier liable for a breach of contract…
A North Carolina car accident can leave its victims with serious injuries. Even seemingly trivial injuries could require surgery and long-term rehabilitation. The at-fault driver is typically liable for all damages incurred by the victim as a result of the accident. These damages include tangible items, such as hospital bills and lost earnings. They can…
The basis of all personal injury claims is negligence; a victim’s claim that their injury was caused by someone else failing to take reasonable care, like following driving laws, to ensure that others would be safe from harm and it could affect your North Carolina personal injury case. Does the assumption of risk apply to…
The winter holiday season is upon us, which means that many people throughout North Carolina and around the country will soon be celebrating with friends and family, if they have not already started. Between family get-togethers, office holiday parties, and meeting old friends out on the town, many such celebrations include alcohol—far too much alcohol,…