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What Happens After a Personal Watercraft Collision?

The air is getting warmer in coastal North Carolina, and that means the ocean and other waterways will become crowded with swimmers and watersport enthusiasts. While popular lakes such as Lake Santeetlah and Fontana Lake will provide happy…

Porch Collapses in Hartford, Injures 12

It’s happened again…An early-July celebration of new life turned disastrous when a Hartford, Connecticut, porch collapsed. Approximately 20 people were on the second-story porch, celebrating the birth of two babies when the incident occurred.…

Your Motorcycle Safety Guide for Summer

Motorcycle Accidents

Summer is approaching fast, and that means more motorcyclists will be joining the highways, like NC 74, 17, and 117. Sunny days and warmer weather create the perfect opportunity for leisure rides on North Carolina’s coastal roads. But,…

Recent Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-140

Semi Truck Accidents

A recent accident outside of Wilmington illustrates just how dangerous a presence tractor-trailers can be on North Carolina’s roadways. According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer and a smaller box truck were heading…

NC Will Be Seeing More Boating Accidents with Summer Approaching

Boating Accidents

As we approach summer, there will be more recreational boating underway throughout the Wilmington region. Boating safety is overseen by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, but it remains a dangerous activity. In 2016,…

Whistleblower Calls Modified ET Plus Guardrails a “Death Cocktail”

Auto Claims, Defective Products

Memorial Day Vacationers & Driving Risks in North Carolina

Auto Claims

The last Monday in May each year is Memorial Day, and our North Carolina car accident lawyers wanted to share some tips & reminders for a safe weekend. The holiday originated in Waterloo, New York; it was initially intended to honor…

More than 207 Million Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Outbreak in North Carolina

Defective Products

Before you eat any eggs this weekend, be sure to find out exactly where they came from. Resulting from the recent salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 30 people along the Eastern Seaboard, Rhine Law Firm, P.C., is…

How North Carolina’s Pure Contributory Negligence Can Maim Your Injury Claim

Auto Claims, Personal Injury

North Carolina Contributory Negligence North Carolina uses a “pure” contributory negligence rule, which prohibits a plaintiff from recovering any damages from a defendant in an accident if the plaintiff’s negligence is found…