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Guidance written by the attorneys who handle the cases — on car accidents, insurance, liens, and what happens after an injury in North Carolina.
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Employers’ Liability for the Negligent Actions of an Employee
If you were in a motor vehicle accident caused by a driver operating within the scope of his or her employment, you may be able to support a claim for…
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Reasons Your Car Accident Claim May Be Denied
If you are pursuing a personal injury claim for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident that occurred in North Carolina and the insurance company…
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Hiring a Lawyer: Big Firm vs. Small Firm
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident and you are considering hiring a lawyer, you might be considering both large and small law firms. There…
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Should I Provide a Recorded Statement?
After an accident, you can expect to be overwhelmed with new terminology and an unfamiliar process. However, some of what occurs in starting your claims…
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Communications with Third Parties After an Accident
Generally, when you are involved in a personal injury claim, it is advised that you use extreme caution when discussing your accident with any third…
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Will Hiring a Lawyer Speed Up My Case?
Hiring a lawyer to help you with your personal injury claim typically will not speed up the process and lead to a faster settlement. However, retaining an…
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Assumption of Risk in Car Accidents
Assumption of risk is a legal defense that is often raised in personal injury claims involving motor vehicle accidents. However, this defense is commonly…
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Negotiating Personal Injury Attorney’s Fees
Parties involved in a personal injury case often opt to hire an attorney to handle their legal matters. Certain situations may arise in which a party…
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Different Types of Attorney’s Fees in North Carolina
Auto accidents are unexpected and can cause a lot of stress. In addition to the police report, medical attention and car repair, you may be thinking about…
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Preserving Evidence After an Accident
If you have been injured in an accident, it is unlikely that you are thinking about what evidence you may need to collect in order to preserve and protect…
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How Insurance Coverages Interact
Being in an accident can be inconvenient on many different levels. You may suffer injuries, lose your vehicle for a significant amount of time, miss time…
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Why Is My Accident Report So Important?
After your accident, one of the most important actions you can take is to gain access to a copy of your accident report. In North Carolina, an accident…
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Hit and Run Accidents
Durham Personal Injury Lawyer – Being involved in an accident can be scary, difficult, and can have a long lasting impact on your daily life. When you are…
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Lost Wages – Durham Personal Injury Attorney
When you are injured in a Durham personal injury accident, you may be curious as to what type of compensation you are entitled to receive. When you are…
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Drunk Driving Statistics – Durham Personal Injury Attorney
Durham Personal Injury Attorney – With the warmer weather rolling in, more and more people will be going downtown on the weekends or heading to outdoor…
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Pedestrian Safety – Durham Personal Injury Attorney
Durham Personal Injury Attorney – the weather in the Triangle has warmed up over the last two weeks and the pollen is among is. Spring has definitely…
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How Social Media Sites Can Harm Your Personal Injury Claim
In the age of technology we live in, the internet has become almost a necessity. We use it on a daily basis both at home and at work or school. Social…
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Do Airbags Really Reduce My Risk of Injury? – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
Durham Personal Injury Lawyer – Living in the age of technology as we currently do, it isn’t hard to see how far technology has advanced. Today, it isn’t…
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Driving in Windy Weather – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
When drivers are discussing hazardous weather conditions, most drivers are usually concerned about heavy rain, ice, and snow. However, the wind itself is…
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Durham Personal Injury Lawyer – What If I Have a Pre-Existing Medical Condition (The Thin Skull Rule)
If you have been personally injured due to someone else’s negligence, your pre-existing injuries may have been aggravated due to their negligent actions.…