On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | Jul 29, 2020 | Personal Injury
A recent dog bite story has swept the entire nation, with celebrities even chiming in to praise a young boy whose quick thinking may have saved his sister’s life. The boy and his sister were at a friend’s house. He is six years old and his sister is four. At the...
On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | Jun 19, 2020 | Personal Injury
“Come on, kids, your dad’s in the hospital; he’s had a car crash.” Fortunately, when you get to the hospital, your partner seems fine, except for the broken wrist and sore ribs, and he comes home with you. He makes the most of his injuries for...
On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | May 25, 2020 | Personal Injury
Movies and other forms of entertainment can make a slip-and-fall accident seem like a joke. For many people, it may be possible to get up, brush themselves off and move on with their day after they slip and fall unexpectedly in a business. However, for others, such an...
On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | May 6, 2020 | Personal Injury
Going to a dog park is a great way to get out of the house and get some exercise — for you and your dog. However, a trip to the dog park can turn into a nightmare when your dog gets into a fight with another dog. Here’s how to handle yourself and your dog at the...
On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | Mar 13, 2020 | Personal Injury
If you were to put your faith in the entertainment industry, you would probably think that slip-and-fall accidents are humorous and no reason for concern. However, in reality, such incidents can be quite serious and result in significant injuries to the person who...
On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | Oct 3, 2019 | Personal Injury
A tragic incident can strike at any moment. This can cause many unsuspecting individuals to suffer grat harm. This can leave them feeling overwhelmed and confused, unsure about what they can do. In some cases legal courses may be available.A fight broke out in uptown...
On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | Jul 25, 2019 | Personal Injury
When the thirteen colonies established their legal systems, they generally followed the English common law. One of the significant omissions caused by this practice was the failure to recognize claims for the wrongful death of another. In other words, if a father were...
On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | Mar 21, 2019 | Personal Injury
A slip and fall accident can be a serious event and may result in significant injuries and losses incurred by a victim. North Carolina residents who suffer these debilitating incidents may be able to pursue their rights and seek the recovery of their damages from the...
On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | Oct 19, 2018 | Personal Injury
Keeping children safe is the highest priority of any parent. There are, however, certain situations that can be disastrous such as car accidents involving pedestrian kids. In these types of accidents, it’s crucial that the party responsible be held liable for...
On behalf of Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. | Sep 6, 2018 | Personal Injury
An auto-pedestrian accident happens when a driver in North Carolina strikes a person who is traveling on foot with their vehicle. There are numerous ways that these tragic incidents can happen, with some causes resulting from driver negligence and others from...
