Personal Injury
Suing for Emotional Distress in North Carolina
After a serious accident, emotional distress can feel just as overwhelming as physical injuries. Anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or other mental health challenges stemming from an accident can seriously affect your life. If you’re in North Carolina and dealing with the emotional harm caused by someone else’s actions, you may be wondering, “Can I…
Read MoreStructural Collapses in North Carolina
When you think about a structural collapse, your first thought is likely a building crumbling to the ground. Catastrophic events like these are rare, but they do happen – with devastating consequences. Here in North Carolina, structural collapses can result from various factors, including poor construction practices, aging infrastructure, or natural disasters. All of these…
Read MoreWhy It’s Unwise to Settle a Personal Injury Claim Immediately After an Injury
In the aftermath of a personal injury, it’s natural to want to resolve the situation quickly, especially if you’re dealing with pain, medical bills, and lost income. However, rushing to settle a personal injury claim with an insurance company right after an injury can be a significant mistake. Here’s why it’s essential to take your…
Read MoreUnderstanding Road Rash Injuries
The most common causes of road rash injuries are motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, skateboard accidents, scooter accidents, and pedestrian accidents. When a person suffers this type of injury, they may experience excruciating pain, discomfort, road debris embedded in their skin, and other life-threatening complications. If you are a victim of a motorcycle accident that resulted…
Read MoreRecovering Compensation After Losing a Limb
Losing a limb is often devastating, traumatic, and life-altering. Even though there are surgeries, prosthetics, and devices available to help you learn how to adapt and thrive, the harsh reality is that you will never be able to possess the same level of mobility or use you did before the accident. In addition, accident victims…
Read MoreWhat Happens if an Emotional Support Dog Bites You?
Almost everywhere you look in Charlotte, you’ll see a dog. It’s a very pet-friendly city, and that means you’re likely to run into folks at stores, bars, or restaurants who have their pups in tow. At least some of these dogs will be deemed “emotional support animals,” or ESAs. ESAs, according to the American Kennel…
Read MoreLegislative Recap: New and Improved Laws You Should Know About
A variety of legislation was recently passed into law here in North Carolina, including updates to auto insurance law and an insurance omnibus bill, as well as changes affecting students and teens in the state. Today we want to talk about these new laws and how they could affect people like you. Senate Bill 452…
Read MoreBodily Injury vs. Personal Injury: Understanding the Language of Your Claim
When you are in a car accident, one of the first things your insurance agent will do is review your policy to see what your coverage is. For most folks, the bulk of the policy is coverage for bodily injury. But when you ARE injured in a car accident and you wish to pursue a…
Read MoreHow Do School Zone Pedestrian Accidents Happen?
While it would seem as though school zones would actually be safer areas for pedestrians and bicyclists – and they should be – that is not always the case. In fact, the high volume of cars in designated pick-up and drop-off locations, as well as other areas around the school, and the number of school…
Read MoreE-Scooter Riders Face Real Risks on the Road
Since first hitting the market in the United States in 2010, electric scooters – or e-scooters as they are more commonly known – have grown in popularity. In fact, they are now so popular that they can be found seemingly everywhere: on roadways, on sidewalks, in towns, in cities, in parks. E-scooters have become ubiquitous,…
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