Personal Injury

If you are concerned about the recent rise in traffic fatalities in North Carolina, you are not alone. Last year, the state saw a record number of deadly accidents, and police report dealing with an astounding number of drivers traveling well over the speed limit. In...

A car accident has the potential to leave a North Caroline victim struggling with serious injuries and other complications. Of these is financial loss, something that can impact every aspect of one’s life as he or she struggles to pay medical bills and take care of...

A driver has the obligation to operate his or her vehicle responsibly and safely. This means drivers of all ages and experience levels should be aware of things that could cause distraction and avoid them. Cellphone use is the leading cause of distracted driving, but...

Most North Carolina drivers are unprepared for an unexpected emergency, such as a motor vehicle collision. A car accident is an expensive and traumatizing event, and it may be helpful for a driver to know what to do next in case this happens to him or her. What...

When driving, the main priority should be the safe operation of the vehicle and arriving at the destination safely. Distractions of any kind can lead to a significantly higher chance of an accident. Most people associate distracted driving with talking on the phone or...

A car accident can be minor or severe, and it can cause numerous injuries, including death. One possible injury is brain damage, and it also can range from minor to severe. Unlike many other parts of the body, the brain is unable to fully heal, so, depending on the...

Currently, there are only a handful of states that follow contributory negligence laws in a case based on negligence. North Carolina is one of those states. Under the contributory negligence tort rule, parties seeking damages for the negligent behavior of another...