Business Owners: Beware of Negligent Security Claims
November 29, 2024 | News & InsightsBusiness owners face a wide variety of legal risks, not least of which are personal injury claims based on premises liability. Most business owners go out of their way to ensure the physical safety of...
Factors That Can Affect the Value of a Personal Injury Claim
October 31, 2024 | News & InsightsOne of the most common questions our North Carolina personal injury defense attorneys receive is “how much could I be liable for in a personal injury suit?” The answer, as with most legal...
How to Use Common Personal Injury Mistakes to Your Advantage
September 30, 2024 | News & InsightsPersonal injury claims can be difficult to prove and are filled with pitfalls for plaintiffs, even when they are represented by experienced counsel. Regardless of the plaintiff’s cause of action —...
What to Do When You Receive a Demand Letter
August 30, 2024 | News & InsightsImagine the scenario: You receive an official-looking letter written on law firm stationary claiming that you are at fault for someone else’s injuries. The letter takes an accusatory tone, backing...
How Statutes of Limitations Work in North Carolina
July 31, 2024 | News & InsightsDefendants in personal injury cases have many defenses available to them. For example, that a plaintiff has failed to prove one or more of the elements of negligence in their claim is a fairly simple...
Personal Injury Fraud and Its Consequences
June 28, 2024 | News & InsightsAmericans have a reputation for being litigious and eager to pursue personal injury lawsuits, even for seemingly minor injuries. While trigger-happy plaintiffs can be an annoyance, they are not...
Witnesses play a pivotal role in personal injury cases, and often, the most important witnesses in any case are expert witnesses. These witnesses are trained professionals who assist the parties in...
In the personal injury law realm, medical malpractice claims are among the most serious. Negative medical outcomes can have lifelong consequences for patients, in some cases significantly affecting...
Understanding Non-Economic Damages in North Carolina
March 29, 2024 | News & InsightsThe plaintiff’s goal in any personal injury lawsuit is to obtain monetary damages from the defendant. While some types of damages are fairly straightforward (e.g., medical expenses) others — like...
Effective Defenses to Medical Malpractice Claims
February 29, 2024 | News & InsightsOne of the most significant risks doctors and other healthcare professionals face in their careers is medical malpractice suits. Even if a plaintiff is unsuccessful in proving medical malpractice, the...