Lawsuits for losses are often based on single events that harm individuals or small groups of people. For example, if two cars are involved in an accident and one of the driver’s is at fault, their victims may all sue the negligent driver for the recovery of their...
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Month: February 2021
Hands-free cellphone law hopes to stop distracted auto accidents
Auto accidents can happen for many reasons in North Carolina including driving recklessly, negligence, driving under the influence and drowsy driving. In recent years, distracted driving has come to the forefront as being a catalyst for a growing number of collisions....
North Carolina noncompete agreements
Employees may be asked to sign a noncompete agreement that prevents them from seeking employment with another organization that directly competes with their current employer. It is usually signed before an employee beings work, but doesn’t take effect until after the...
Fatal auto accidents are more frequent now
During the ongoing health crisis, lives have been changed markedly in North Carolina and across the United States. In addition to what people have faced in their personal and professional lives, the overall landscape has been altered in other ways with the roads more...
What are the costs of living with a spinal cord injury?
One of the most catastrophic injuries a person can sustain is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries can cause partial to total paralysis, forever changing the life of the spinal cord injury victim. Not only are there physical challenges spinal cord injury victims...
The right approach in real estate litigation
Many of our readers in North Carolina probably think that any legal matter that leads to “litigation” is going to be overly complicated, tense and will end in front of a jury. However, the reality is usually quite different. With the right approach to litigation,...
New law limits liability of community pools
Community pools will no longer have to worry about liability claims arising from the ongoing health crisis, thanks to recent efforts from North Carolina lawmakers. Governor Roy Cooper recently signed into law House Bill 902, which along with House Bill 118 provides...
What are the different types of catastrophic injuries?
Unfortunately, car accidents victims can suffer a variety of different types of catastrophic injuries that may change their lives forever. These injuries can be costly on many levels, including physically, financially and emotionally. Because car accident victims may...