WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Study shows hands-free phones lead drivers to other distractions
Concord residents may already know that there is no law against drivers using hands-free phones in North Carolina. However, it is not always a good idea to use this technology. As one study from Lytx has found out, hands-free phones make drivers more open to other...
Can I sue my employer for a workplace injury?
After suffering a severe work injury, you may find yourself out of work on doctor’s orders. And after a lengthy hospital stay, you will have high medical bills. If you feel your employer contributed to the accident that injured you, can you sue for compensation? In...
Navigating the other driver’s insurance after an auto accident
You were driving home on 85 from Charlotte like any other day. But that day, someone tried to share your lane. Before you know it, you’re hurting, and your car is a mess on the side of the highway. Crashes with other drivers account for over three-quarters of motor...
Running a red light is a type of negligent driving
You have probably shared the road with other drivers who were exhibiting dangerous behaviors. This may include speeding, distracted driving, aggressive driving and much more. Any of these behaviors can significantly increase the chance of an accident. Some of the most...
Are you a defensive driver?
Being out on the road may not be your favorite activity. Many North Carolina drivers, including you, experience anxiety while behind the wheel and when driving long distances. This feeling is understandable as numerous car accidents take place daily, and many of those...
Much information is needed when filing a truck accident claim
After a major accident that involved an 18-wheeler, you understandably had many fears and worries. Because you suffered tremendous injury as a result of the truck driver's negligence, you may have spent a considerable amount of time in hospital care as you worked to...
Will new legislation make North Carolina roads safer?
While driving to your destination, you have probably noticed at least once that you were sharing the road with a distracted driver. Perhaps you noticed the car in front of you swerving as the driver tried to respond to a text message. Maybe you were at a red light...
Helping a loved one through a traumatic amputation
The injuries people suffer in motor vehicle accidents sometimes defy explanation. One person can walk away with minor injuries while someone else involved could suffer serious ones and someone else could die. Moreover, the variety of injuries that could occur are...
Bone fracture repair for your child’s injury
Like most North Carolina parents, the worst thing you can imagine is to be in an accident where your child suffers injuries. You may be especially emotional if the accident occurred due to someone else's negligence or reckless behavior. Of course, you are grateful...
Have you suffered a life-changing TBI?
Few people go through life expecting to suffer a life-changing injury. Unfortunately, this type of scenario could befall anyone, and you may have recently found yourself in this situation. One day, you may have gotten into your vehicle for a normal commute, and later...
