It is human nature to try to avoid negative consequences. Many people will quickly lie to protect themselves from the consequences of their decisions. For example, the driver who ran a red light and crashed into you at an intersection or who drove at such high speeds...
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North Carolina wrongful death lawsuit: Who can file a claim?
Accidents happen all the time. When an accident results in another person’s injuries, the victim may pursue the negligent party for compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. However, if the injury leads to death, the victim still deserves justice. And this is...
Can mobility issues keep you from taking legal action for a fall?
You found out that a parent or grandparent slipped on some spilled liquid in the store, fell and suffered a concussion. Maybe they tripped on a vacuum cleaner cord that was slithering around the floor of a hotel lobby as someone was cleaning and they broke several...
Slips, trips and falls can also happen on steps and stairways
Most people don’t think twice when ascending or descending stairways. We all use stairs so often that it rarely occurs to us to look for possible hazards. However, some stairs, steps and stairways provide the ideal environment for a slip and fall accident. Stair...
Have you been injured in a left-turn accident?
You’re riding your motorcycle home after a long day of work. The road appears clear in front of you, except for one pickup truck that is waiting to make a left turn. You’re close enough that you expect them to wait for your bike to go by before they turn. But then...
What do you need for a successful pedestrian crash claim?
If you are walking as a pedestrian, the last thing you expect is to get into an accident because of a dangerous driver. You use the crosswalk and sidewalks, and you are cautious about being safe. If a driver isn’t safe or hits you while you’re somewhere pedestrians...
What does aggressive dog body language look like?
You’ve been around dogs your whole life and never had a bad experience. However, you are also aware that some dogs can be dangerous. Because you’ve had little experience with aggressive dogs, you’re not quite sure what to look out for. You can learn a lot through a...
Don’t underestimate the effect of memory loss after a crash
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car crash, you may have a wide variety of symptoms. Many of these are obvious or become obvious relatively soon after the crash. Some take longer to dissipate than others. Headaches, dizziness, sensory issues and...
Cell phone use while driving in North Carolina
Distracted driving is responsible for millions of crashes annually despite repeated campaigns to spread awareness among drivers. Usually, anything that takes your senses or concentration off the road counts as a distraction. However, cl phone distraction stands out...
What to do when your neighbor’s dog bites you?
You may have known your neighbor’s dog since they were a pup. You watched their dog grow up like they were your own child. You would never consider their dog aggressive or harmful to you or anyone you know – but that doesn’t mean they still can’t bite. Your neighbor’s...