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Rhine Law Firm Reaches $140 Million Default Judgement for the Victims of Michael Kelly, a Former New Hanover County Schools Teacher

Rhine Law Firm, P.C., is proud to announce that a judgment of over $140 million in damages has been reached against former New Hanover County high school chemistry teacher Michael Kelly for sexual abuse of his students. The 14 plaintiffs that…

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What Evidence Do I Need in a Motorcycle Accident Case?

Motorcycle Accidents

To recover damages for injuries you suffered in a motorcycle accident, you will need evidence demonstrating the negligence of the other driver and proof of the dollar amount of the losses you have sustained. This is particularly true in North…

On the Car Crash Traffic Accident Scene: Rescue Team of Firefighters Pull Female Victim out of Rollover Vehicle, They Use Stretchers Carefully, Hand Her Over to Paramedics who Perform First Aid

Car Accidents and Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

Auto Claims

If you've been hurt in a car accident, negligent parties and their insurance companies may use your pre-existing condition to deny or minimize your damages award. Insurance companies may do this by arguing that you failed to take proper care…

How Social Media Can Affect The Outcome Of Your Wrongful Death Case

Wrongful Death

Social media posts can significantly impact the outcome of a wrongful death case (or any case!) because public posts, photographs, or private messages can be subpoenaed and scrutinized for details relevant to the case. Because of this, a wrongful…

Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Car Accident

Wrongful Death

When a car accident results in fatal injuries, surviving family members are left with grief, difficult questions, and often financial hardship. If the accident was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another person, surviving family…

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When is a Trucking Company Liable for a Truck Accident?

Semi Truck Accidents

A trucking company can be held liable for a truck accident if the company’s negligence led to the crash, for example by hiring a driver with a poor driving record, failing to maintain its trucks, or hours of service violations. Schedules…

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What Happens When a Trucking Company Violates FMCSA Rules?

Semi Truck Accidents

When a trucking company breaks the rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the agency may issue fines against the trucking company or close it down altogether. Trucking is one of the most dangerous industries in…

What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Wrongful Death

North Carolina law defines a wrongful death as a fatality due to another person's or party's wrongful act or negligence, --such that the victim would have had the right to file a personal injury lawsuit if they had not died. The decedent's…

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Is Lane Splitting Legal in North Carolina?

Motorcycle Accidents

North Carolina law doesn’t specifically refer to lane splitting. However, it does refer to lane sharing, which is actively discouraged. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) states that motorcycles need their own lane to…

Can You Sue for PTSD After a Car Accident in North Carolina?

Auto Claims

Yes, you can sue for PTSD after a car accident in North Carolina. PTSD resulting from a car accident is a serious injury for which you can be compensated under North Carolina law. Call Now for a FREE Consultation! No fee unless you…

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