North Carolina Legal Blog
If you have had a slip-and-fall accident in North Carolina, you need to seek medical help right away. Conditions such as internal bleeding or concussions may not be immediately apparent and can worsen quickly. Immediate medical care can provide the treatment you need and identify hidden injuries. Our team at The Law Offices of John…
Proving fault after a slip-and-fall accident requires demonstrating that another party’s actions or inaction directly caused your injuries. In North Carolina, this issue of fault is especially important because if the injured person bears any personal responsibility, he or she may be ineligible to seek compensation. A skilled slip and fall accident lawyer from The…
When you hire a North Carolina personal injury lawyer, the attorney will investigate the accident details to discover who was at fault. The lawyer may file an insurance claim and submit a demand letter on your behalf. If the insurance companies deny the claim or refuse to agree to a fair settlement, the attorney may…
Dram shop laws apply to bars, restaurants, and other establishments. The laws hold them accountable for overserving alcohol to patrons who later cause harm to others. They aim to reduce drunk driving accidents and protect the public from preventable injuries caused by intoxicated individuals. In North Carolina, dram shop laws play a critical role in…
Most parking lot car accident claims go through the insurance system. The drivers file claims with their insurers, who then investigate to determine liability and negotiate to settle the case. The claim is resolved when the liable party’s insurer pays the injured party, whether through a settlement or verdict from the court. If you were…
Shoppers expect a smooth purchasing experience when they visit a store, but that is not always the case. Slip-and-fall accidents can cause serious injury to customers and leave them with expensive medical bills. Victims deserve compensation for these injuries, but the question after an accident is who exactly is liable for paying for the injury?…
Sometimes, an employer or insurer may deny a workers’ comp claim. If your North Carolina workers’ compensation claim is denied, you can file a formal claim with the North Carolina Industrial Commission to appeal the denial and request a hearing. The Industrial Commission will hold a hearing to consider evidence, testimony, and arguments to decide…
After a car accident someone else caused in North Carolina, you can recover compensation not just for new injuries but for the worsening of any pre-existing injuries. The key is to link the aggravation of your condition through medical documentation from both before and after the wreck. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer can handle the…
Employees who suffer an injury at work may have the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, North Carolina’s workers’ comp laws also specify what “at work” entails. Under North Carolina’s going and coming rule for workers’ comp, injuries employees suffer while traveling between home and work may not qualify for benefits. That said, there…
While many motorcycle riders believe lane-splitting can help prevent crashes, the fact remains that lane-splitting is illegal in North Carolina. While it doesn’t explicitly address lane-splitting, state law states that riders must stay within a single traffic lane and not move from that lane until they know they can do so safely. The North Carolina…
