WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
It can be dangerous to speak with the other driver’s insurance company
If you are involved in a collision, one thing you should avoid is speaking with the other party’s insurance company. If you speak with that company, there is a risk that you may say something that makes it sound like you’re at fault or share in fault for the...
Sharing the road with large trucks: How to keep yourself safe
There’s nothing fun about sharing the road with large trucks, but it’s something you’ll do almost every time you get behind the wheel. This is particularly true if you find yourself on an interstate. You can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to sharing the road with...
When car crash victims break their femur
Breaking your femur in a car crash can be a life-threatening event. Here's what you need to know if you have suffered a femur break: You may be aware that North Carolina follows the rule of pure contributory negligence, which means you won't recover damages in a...
How contributory negligence works in North Carolina
Contributory negligence is a legal term of art. It refers to the idea that if a person is in any way responsible for his own accident, he cannot sue someone else for negligence, even if the other person was careless. To give a practical example, in a case where police...
Protections for victims of distracted drivers in North Carolina
Distracted driving should be avoided in all situations. That includes avoiding distracted driving inside and outside the vehicle while driving. Distracted driving can cause serious car accidents which can result in catastrophic injuries to victims. In addition to...
Five Things to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
When North Carolina parents send their children out to ride their bikes, they insist that the youngsters wear protective helmets to shield them from falls. A helmet is designed to take the brunt of an impact and protect the wearer’s head from serious injury. Without a...
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Our office is taking reasonable precautions to protect you against the spread of COVID-19. Talk with us by phone or video conference. Please call our office to discuss your options. We are open but cannot accept walk-ins. In-person appointments are scheduled on a...
What are the costs of living with paralysis after a truck crash?
A person in Concord paralyzed following a truck accident will naturally have many concerns. One of their primary concerns is how they will get by financially if they cannot work due to their injury. These concerns are not unfounded, as living with a spinal cord injury...
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...
