North Carolina Legal Blog
In North Carolina divorce cases, the courts follow a principle known as “equitable distribution.” Under this theory, spouses must divide marital property fairly during divorce proceedings. But it’s important to recognize that “equitable” is not necessarily the same as an equal 50/50 split. Are you considering filing for divorce in North Carolina? Or were you…
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has a proud history of patriotic service to the United States of America. The base was established just before the U.S. entered World War II and was named after Gen. John Archer Lejeune. Its strategic location on the east coast and access to deep water ports afford it a unique…
North Carolina was one of the earliest U.S. states to modify its laws to allow a married couple to get a divorce without proving fault on the part of one spouse or the other. In 1965, North Carolina began allowing couples to end their marriages based simply on one spouse’s request for a divorce after…
If you have been bitten or attacked by somebody else’s dog in North Carolina, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries and losses. You may have heard that North Carolina is a “strict liability” state for dog bite cases. If you want to find out more about a strict liability dog bite claim,…
If you were injured in a car accident in North Carolina that another driver caused, you might assume your expenses and losses will be covered by the at-fault party. However, those hopes may be dashed if you discover that the at-fault driver doesn’t have liability insurance. Fortunately, you may still have options. You may be…
If you suffered injuries in a North Carolina car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you could be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. If successful, you could recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other personal and financial losses related to the crash. The financial…
If you have been injured in a car accident in North Carolina that was someone else’s fault, you could be entitled to compensation. Reach out to one of our car accident attorneys at The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A. today. Our team has the knowledge and resources you need to seek the compensation…
Left turns are dangerous because they require drivers to cross oncoming traffic. Driving errors, such as misjudging the speed or distance of oncoming cars, can lead to an accident that causes serious injuries. In 2021, improper turns caused more than 9500 accidents in North Carolina, including 2,300 injury crashes and 9 fatal crashes. In general,…
After a car accident, one of the most important questions to be resolved is who is at fault. In North Carolina, the determination of fault in a car accident takes on a critical role in settling an accident claim. The state follows a system called contributory negligence for car accident claims. Under this legal doctrine,…
No matter how experienced and cautious you are as a motorcyclist, you face an ever-present risk of a crash when riding on the road. Many motorcycle accidents are caused by automobile drivers who are not alert for motorcycles. Unfortunately, even when an automobile driver is at fault, the motorcyclist typically suffers the brunt of the…
