Why Speeding Causes So Many Accidents
The list of the leading causes of car accidents has been fairly steady for quite some time – speeding, drunk driving, driver distraction, and driver fatigue. There’s no excuse for driving above the speed limit or driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions. Drivers owe a duty to other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders…
Read MoreComplications from Broken Bone Injuries
For many personal injury victims, a broken bone means immobilizing the bone with a splint for five to eight weeks. For more serious breaks, surgery may be required. Ideally, the bone heals and you go about your life without any further concerns. For some victims with unusual breaks or other complications, additional surgeries may be…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Truck Cargo Shifts and Spills
Transporting cargo is the lifeblood of the American economy. Consumers and businesses nationwide rely on trucks to deliver energy products, timber, chemicals, machines, equipment, consumer goods, food, and everything that people across North Carolina and the country use. The types of trucks that deliver cargo include tractor-trailers, semis, rigs, box trucks, tankers, vans, dump trucks,…
Read MoreDo I Have to Report a Car Accident to My Insurance Company?
Whether you should contact your own insurance policy after a car accident is a matter of contract law, not state law. The liability insurance policy you have with your own carrier is a written contract. The contract generally requires that you pay your premiums and promptly notify your carrier of the accident. If you comply…
Read MoreWhen Negligence Leads to Infant Brain Trauma
Watching your newborn suffer is one of the most traumatic and frightening experiences a parent can go through. Learning that the suffering was caused by errors made during labor and delivery, and that it may have been entirely preventable, is even worse. Your child may eventually recover from brain trauma during delivery, but you and…
Read MoreCan I Get Workers’ Compensation in NC if I Work from Home?
Most residents in North Carolina know that they can get workers’ compensation when they are injured or become sick while on the job. However, many people are confused or unsure if they can file for workers’ compensation if they were injured while working from home. This has become a growing curiosity as many Americans have…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Bow Riding
As the warmer months are approaching, more and more people are making their way to beaches and lakes for some fun on the water. However, this fun can quickly turn into dangerous and devastating accidents if they are not careful. The Coast Guard reported almost 700 boating accidents in the United States in 2021. While…
Read MoreCan I Use MedPay After a Car Accident?
North Carolinians involved in car accidents have the option to receive MedPay through their car insurance policies. This is an optional coverage that many people choose to reject in order to save money each month. However, those who do not reject this add-on may quickly realize its benefits after being involved in a car accident.…
Read MoreWhy Car Accident Injuries Are Worse for Children
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were about 1,100 children killed and 140,000 children injured in car accidents in the United States in 2020. This means that there is an average of three children killed and 380 children injured per day across the country. These statistics are extremely disturbing. Since car…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Evidence Is Used in a Personal Injury Case?
After being hurt, you may decide to file a personal injury claim. These claims help you seek compensation for the losses you suffered as well as hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. To successfully prove that a person or company caused your injuries, you must have evidence backing your claim. Below, the attorneys…
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