Statesville General Law Blog
What is contributory negligence and how might it affect my case?
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...
Understanding North Carolina’s complex DWI statute
In North Carolina, driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be charged at any of five misdemeanor levels. Level I has the greatest penalties, while Level V has the lowest penalties. DWI can also be charged as a felony, under certain circumstances. Here is an overview of...
How is alimony awarded in North Carolina?
During your marriage, your spouse may have been your household’s primary earner. As you two prepare for divorce, you will likely worry about making ends meet without their income. Yet, North Carolina’s alimony laws can help you keep up an adequate standard of living...
What should I look for when hiring an attorney?
In most legal situations, you will have an easier time and see better results in your case if you hire an attorney. It will cost you money to hire one of these professionals, so to be sure you get the most for your money, you need to choose your attorney carefully....
How many drunk drivers continue to claim lives in North Carolina?
If you are one of the many licensed drivers in North Carolina, you know that the state has very strict laws against drinking and driving. From the loss of driving privileges to the potential for spending time in jail and more, the penalties associated with a drunk...
6 common reasons people seek a divorce
No two divorces are alike. Marriage and divorce are highly personal to the people involved. The reasons you or your spouse has decided to end your marriage come from your particular relationship and needs. Nothing can fit your experience into a neat category or trend....
How can I win a real estate bidding war without overspending?
If you are currently engaged in a bidding war for a piece of property, or if you feel like you will be soon, you might start to worry about how this could affect your finances. Bidding wars drive up the price of a home and that could mean an underwater mortgage in the...
How accurate are radar devices?
Few things likely frustrate you more than receiving a speeding ticket when you know you were at, but not above, the speed limit. But what should you do? Argue with the officer? This probably will not get you anywhere. After all, (s)he had his or her radar gun pointed...
IIDs found to cause distracted driving
Today, virtually every state in the country has some sort of law in place that requires select individuals convicted of impaired driving offenses to install and use an ignition interlock device. These devices connect to and control a vehicle's ignition, only enabling...
3 main reasons employees sue small businesses
As a small business owner, you have a very full schedule. You likely devote time each day to monitoring employees, tracking sales and brainstorming improvements for your business. Getting sued is probably the last thing on your mind. No small business owner wants to...
