Any type of accident can cause personal injuries. The time it takes to recover from those injuries depends on the circumstances of the incident. Some injuries may sideline a victim for a few days or a week before they are able to resume normal activities, while other injuries are more serious and require extensive medical…
The Commonwealth of Virginia operates the nation’s third-largest state-maintained highway system. Millions of residents and visitors travel the state’s 57,867 miles to get to work, run errands, and travel for pleasure and business. While many of those commuters do arrive at their destination safely, there are thousands who end up seriously injured or dead because…
Every year, there are over 225,000 vehicle crashes that occur in North Carolina. More than 110,000 victims will sustain injuries from these crashes, and another 1,200 people will not survive those injuries. There are a number of reasons why car accidents occur, many of them preventable because they were within the control of the driver…
When a death is caused by the negligence of another, a wrongful death claim or lawsuit may be pursued on behalf of the survivors/beneficiaries of the deceased individual. Examples of incidents that could justify a wrongful death claim include: Defective or dangerous product Fatal assault, battery, or because of other crime Fatal vehicle accident caused…
Attorney Rick Shapiro put together an in-depth summary of North Carolina personal injury and wrongful death laws. This guide is intended to assist both prospective clients and attorneys unfamiliar with North Carolina tort law by providing answers to important legal questions. Read the In-Depth North Carolina Personal Injury Law Guide Here The guide answers questions…