Premises Liability
What Counts as ‘Reasonable Care’ in NC Premises Liability Cases?
You walked into a grocery store expecting nothing more dangerous than picking ripe avocados. A few seconds later, you’re on the floor, hip throbbing, because a puddle of melted ice cream wasn’t cleaned up. Now the store says the fall is your fault. North Carolina law says property owners owe lawful visitors reasonable care–an obligation…
Read MoreChild Injuries on Someone Else’s Property
Every child gets a bruise or a cut now and then. What children should never get is a trip to the hospital because someone didn’t make their safety a priority. Children need more protection because they often don’t appreciate dangers in the way that adults do. Injuries to children are more difficult to treat because…
Read MoreDid You Know Charlotte Will Repair Your Broken Sidewalk?
As personal injury lawyers, we take sidewalk damage seriously because we know what kind of injuries broken and cracked sidewalks can cause. What you may not know, though, is that while you are responsible for keeping your sidewalks clear, you don’t have to repair them if they’re broken: the City does. According to the City…
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