Our bodies have a high capacity to heal. When we cut our finger, scrape a knee, or suffer a bruise, our body works quickly to fix the issue while we go on with our day. Most times, we do not notice that healing is even occurring. Unfortunately, there are certain…
Personal injury law, also known as tort law, covers a person’s physical and psychological injuries because of someone else’s negligence. To win a personal injury case, the plaintiff must show that the defendant’s actions (or inaction) were the cause of the injury and that the defendant is liable for damages.…
A fender bender is a minor collision between two vehicles, usually occurring at low speeds. In North Carolina, fender benders are considered "minor incidents" and are typically handled by insurance companies without the need for intense police involvement or legal action. While fender benders may not seem like a big…
If you are hurt by another party’s misconduct or negligence in North Carolina, you likely have grounds to start a personal injury claim against them to recover the losses they caused you to suffer. However, this is a complex process that can be very demanding for anyone who is recovering…
In many ways, losing a loved one unexpectedly is an incalculable loss. You will miss them every day for the rest of your life. Many people in your family may suffer when a loved one dies tragically in a car crash or similar incident. If an individual or a business…
When you get hurt, whether you fall down a flight of stairs at an apartment building or get hurt by a drunk driver in a crash, knowing the true financial cost of your injury is key to asserting your rights. Whether you file an insurance claim or initiate civil litigation,…
All types of situations can leave someone injured or ill, including dog bite incidents, motor vehicle accidents, product malfunctions and dangerous premises issues. While many individuals suffer only minor injuries in such situations, others may be catastrophic, leaving victims with very little prospect of returning to life as they once…
If you are involved in a serious accident, one of the things you need to do is to take steps to preserve your memory as a witness. Anyone else who was involved should do the same. It’s an interesting fact, but the reality is that many people are not good witnesses.…
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car crash, you may not have realized you were hurt at first. Brain injuries often have delayed onset for symptoms. Only when bleeding or swelling continues without medical treatment does the pressure on the brain becomes significant enough to produce…
Vehicle collisions occur every day in North Carolina, and most of them just cause property damage. Some cause minor to moderate injuries. Unfortunately, a handful of crashes will result in serious injuries to the people in one or more of the vehicles involved. Some crashes even kill people. Spinal cord…