Personal Injury

Many dog bite accidents happen when the dog is off the leash. This sometimes happens in scenarios where an off-leash dog is legally permitted, such as at a dog park. But it can also happen in areas where a dog is technically supposed to be on a leash at all times. If...

If someone gets bitten by a dog, it’s important for them to look for signs of infection. This could include increased pain, pus at the injury site, the outbreak of a fever and much more. An infection can often be much more dangerous than the initial bite, and can even...

When someone dies, many people in their life will feel the impact of their passing. Immediate family members, close friends and business partners are among those likely to suffer negative consequences when someone dies prematurely. In North Carolina, those who have...

A public slip-and-fall can be a very embarrassing experience. Depending on the location and the witnesses present, a person may experience intense humiliation when they fall at a business. Unfortunately, the surprise people experience when they fall and the...

If you’re approached by a dangerous dog, your instinct is probably to run. In fact, this dog may even follow you while you’re out for a jog, so you’re just tempted to speed up and try to get away. But the reality is that this may not work, and could even make your...

Dogs are generally friendly and loyal animal companions. However, these fluffy canines can quickly become aggressive and bite if they feel frightened or threatened. If you are attacked and hurt by someone’s dog, North Carolina laws allow you to file a premises...

Most people never expect that a shopping trip will be a life-changing experience. Unfortunately, a person who slips and falls in a store can suffer catastrophic injuries that require considerable medical care and come with serious financial damages. These incidents...

Dog bites can happen suddenly and unexpectedly. It could happen after you ask to pet a stranger's dog, even if the stranger insists their dog is very kind. It could also happen with your neighbor's dog, who sees you every morning, and you've never had one incident...

Social media allows you to stay connected to family and friends who live nearby. Unfortunately, these platforms may become a liability if you use them after being involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). If you aren’t careful, what you post on social media may hurt...

If you get bitten by a dog, the initial injury may only be the start of the medical challenges that you’re going to face. It is fairly common for dog bites to become infected. Something like rabies is very uncommon, but some reports claim as many as 20% of dog bites...