A CDC report estimates that 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Among these bites, roughly 800,000 are severe enough to warrant hospitalization. Dog attacks frequently result in liability disputes much more complex than in run-of-the-mill traffic...
Personal Injury
Dram shop laws and assigning fault to bar or retailer
It’s not easy to navigate the aftermath of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. A drunk driving accident could leave a victim with significant pain and suffering, making it difficult to focus on their legal rights because of their prominent injuries and...
Struck-by incidents can kill workers performing road work
Roadwork in Fayetteville can be a real headache if it is slowing down your morning commute or making you late picking your kids up from school. Still, motorists must drive cautiously in construction sites, to avoid striking construction workers performing roadwork....
Truck accidents commonly cause TBIs
Unfortunately, our daily driving is dangerous. There is just no way around that. However, while we may focus on car accidents, those crashes are often minor fender benders. However, truck accidents rarely are so minor. This is because commercial trucks dwarf cars in...
Were you partially at fault for your car accident?
A lot of the focus in a personal injury lawsuit is on who is at fault. It’s a big question, and the answer may dictate whether an accident victim like you is able to recover compensation. This is because North Carolina deals with fault differently than other states....
Establishing negligence after a construction accident
North Carolina construction workers know that their job comes with many potential hazards. There are many types of accidents that can happen on a construction site, causing workers serious injuries. Construction workers are increasing in number. According to the...
Damages measure the costs of a car crash
The issues people deal with after an automobile accident – medical expenses, lost wages, physical injury and psychological trauma – may require attention long after the incident. Courts answer the more long-term legal and moral question “How can you put a price on...
Are dogs a public health threat?
They say dogs are a man’s best friend, and judging from the number of North Carolina households that have a pet dog, these animals do capture our hearts. Nationally, over a third of households have at least one dog. Unfortunately, when it comes to dog-bite attacks,...
What is dram shop liability?
Young adults can be reckless. They may take risks, especially behind the wheel, that more experienced drivers may not take. This includes drunk driving. A drunk driving crash can cause serious injuries. If you are injured in a drunk driving accident you will want to...
The tragic consequences of a DWI
Careless, aggressive and impaired driving has been on the rise in North Carolina and across the country in recent years, and sadly the trend appears to be continuing upward. Nearly one-third of all driving fatalities are due to alcohol impairment with a blood alcohol...