
Which Car Crashes Cause Traumatic Brain Injury?
Auto Claims, severe injuries
Traumatic brain injuries often lead to a lifetime of physical, emotional, and cognitive damage. A recent paper published by an aerospace and mechanical engineering professor developed a method for calculating the probability that a crash…

Yes, You Should Sue Drunk Drivers After an Accident
Auto Claims, Drunk Driving Accidents
Driving while impaired (DWI) driving carries criminal charges in North Carolina, but these consequences do nothing to help people injured by a drunk driver. If you were injured by a drunk driver, whether as a driver, passenger, pedestrian,…

Do You Have Your Car Accident Kit?
Auto Claims
You never know what situation you will encounter when you are driving. There could be a storm or floodwaters on the road. You might be the first on the scene at an accident. Or… you might be stranded due to an issue with your vehicle.
In…

6 Things to Do If You’re in an Auto Accident in North Carolina
Auto Claims
After a vehicle collision, you may be upset and distracted; you can easily forget even the most basic rules of safety. One of the most common questions that we hear is “what am I supposed to do after a car accident?”
Hopefully, you will…

What Your DUI Accident Victim Claim May Be Worth
Auto Claims, Drunk Driving Accidents
While any car wreck can cause physical injury, those involving a drunk driver are often devastating. Due to the reckless behavior of drunk drivers, these accidents often involve excessive speed, head-on collisions, and catastrophic injuries.
Those…

4 Important Types of Auto Insurance in North Carolina
Auto Claims
After being involved in a collision, you expect to turn to an insurance company for help. You may not know, however, whether you should speak to your own insurance company or the at-fault driver’s. You may also not be fully aware of the type…

Whistleblower Calls Modified ET Plus Guardrails a “Death Cocktail”
Auto Claims, Defective Products
Josh Harman has been in the guardrail installation business for over 30 years, and he’s on a crusade. The target of his activism is a controversial guardrail system that has been linked to 40 deaths and hundreds of serious injuries in the…

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 those…

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…

Storefront Vehicle Accidents: Predictable & Preventable
Auto Claims, Slip and Fall
Most businesses know that they must maintain safety within and around their properties, and they have insurance policies, electronic surveillance, physical security, and written safety guidelines in place. But one potential hazard that stores…