What Happened: A woman was killed when the passenger in her car grabbed the steering wheel, causing the car to slam into an oncoming vehicle. The driver, a 27 year old woman, was driving a Honda Accord in the westbound lane of N.C. 53 in Wilmington when the car crashed into a Dodge Durango traveling…
Knowing the primary cause of a disease enables people to avoid contracting that particular illness. Very few deadly diseases have a clearer cause than mesothelioma. As explained on the American Cancer Society website, Asbestos exposure is the main cause of pleural mesothelioma. About 8 out of 10 people with mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos….
North Carolina personal injury and wrongful death law allows victims to claim compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are available to victims of negligence, and they cover the victim’s medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering. Punitive damages are available to victims of reckless behavior who have already proven that they deserve compensatory…
Slips and falls cause a large percentage of serious injuries to Americans of all ages. Statistics compiled by the National Floor Safety Institute tell the grim story: Falls account for more than 8 million (21.3 percent) hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits. Slips account for more than 1 million hospital visits,…
In just a few short weeks, life, as we know it in this country and around the world, has changed drastically with the COVID-19 pandemic. Many states, including North Carolina, are under stay-at-home orders in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Even with the stay-at-home directives, there are still many people in…