Under certain circumstances, North Carolina law allows someone who is injured on another person’s property due to negligence to recover compensation from the property owner. There are certain things that the injury victim must show before he or she is entitled to compensation and there are defenses available to the defendant that may prevent the […]
Many people choose a bicycle for commuting or taking care of daily errands to improve their health and to spend less time driving. Even though some cities go to great lengths to try and keep cyclists safe, many motorists simply do not pay enough attention to the roadway. Municipalities and utilities are also responsible for
When you are involved in an auto accident you will likely contact your insurance company to see whether your injuries and damages are covered. The other driver involved in the accident or multiple drivers will likely do the same. Many issues can arise when insurance companies are involved in a motor vehicle accident resolution. Attorney
Drunk driving crashes can result in devastating injury accidents. Drunk drivers are often unaware of the road conditions around them and have reduced reaction time due to being intoxicated. If you are injured in a drunk driving accident, then you may have a claim against the person who was driving the vehicle that hit your
North Carolina law states that property owners have a duty to guests to keep them reasonably safe from harm. This applies to private property owners as well as operators of large venues like sporting arenas. Just because a venue hosts hundreds or even thousands of people at a time does not imply that the people
Although slip and fall accidents can sometimes lead to minor injuries, they can also lead to devastating disabilities that leave the victim with a permanent injury. A slip and fall accident can happen nearly anywhere but when it happens on someone else’s property, the injured individual may be entitled to compensation from the person or
Establishments that sell alcohol have a duty under North Carolina law to ensure that they do not serve alcohol to intoxicated patrons. The laws also extend to social hosts that serve alcohol at a party or gathering. These laws are called dram shop liability laws and they are important to understand if you were involved
Under North Carolina law, property owners have a duty to ensure that some classes of visitors to their properties are safe. This can include a duty to prevent or warn against dangers that may be caused by third parties engaging in criminal activity. There are many issues that come in a premises liability case involving
When a wrongful death accident takes place, the outcome is devastating and unimaginably painful for the loved ones left behind. This is especially true when the victim in the wrongful death accident is a child. If you lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligent conduct, then you may be entitled to compensation. There
There are a variety of rules that must be followed in a civil case to ensure that your rights are protected and to secure the compensation that you deserve after you are injured in a car accident. Some examples include identifying the witnesses whom you intend to call at trial, having key evidence admitted into
