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Car & Motorcycle Accidents
- Teen Angel Program Designed to "Tip- off" Parents on Kid's Driving Behavior
- Bad Tires Can Lead to Serious Car Wrecks, Lawsuits May Get Complicated
- Accident on U.S. Highway 52 Highlights Failure to Yield Right of Way
Crashes Caused by Trucks
- Truck Involved in Hit and Run Accident Still Not Found
- Hundreds Of Turkeys Die In Charlotte Tractor-Trailer Rollover
- 18-Wheeler Causes Major Wreck Trying to Avoid Vehicle at Construction Area
Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes
- 94-Year-Old Woman Sexually Molested in Nursing Home Receives $12.5 Million Settlement
- Perforated Bowel: A Preventable Surgical Mistake
- South Carolina Considers Broadening Medical Malpractice Caps
Railroad Injury/FELA
- 500 People Killed Every Year in Preventable Rail Crossing Accidents
- Wrong Way Driver Causes Deadly I-264 Car Crash Killing Two
- Kannapolis, North Carolina Train Wreck Kills Two
Brain Damage/Head Injuries
- The Subtle Threat of a Traumatic Brain Injury
- Lucas Lear Still Suffering From Injuries After Being Shaken by Daycare Worker Cheryl Alston
- Debilitating and Lasting Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Car Accidents
Wrongful Death
- Drunk Driver Kills Pedestrian in Columbus County
- Fatal Accident on U.S. 17 in South Carolina due to Wrong-Way Driver
- Wayne County Pedestrian Killed after Being Struck by NCDOT Snowplow
Slips, Trips & Falls
Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)
- Shattered: Study Reveals Glass Cockpits Don’t Improve Safety
- 3 Teen Girls Crossing Bridge Killed By Train
- School Bus Accident in Charlotte, N.C. Injured Twelve
Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls
- Is a Yaz/Yasmin Recall on the Horizon?
- MacLaren Baby Strollers Cut Off Fingers, One Million Strollers Recalled
- Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Recalls Catheter Sheath After Medical Device Breaks Inside Patient
All Serious Injuries
- Fatal Accident Involving a Van and Tractor Trailer in South Carolina
- Major Accident Involving a School Bus and Pickup Truck in Elizabeth City
- Mo-Ped Driver Injured After Being Hit by Car in South Carolina
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Firm News
- Lawsuit Filed Against North Carolina Trucking Company After Crash
Posted on 2/28/2010 - NC Medical Malpractice Broken Hip Case Dismissed In Court Of Appeals
Posted on 2/27/2010 - North Carolina Highway Patrol Cracks Down On Aggressive Truck Drivers
Posted on 2/27/2010 - 12 Injured In Charlotte Truck And School Bus Crash
Posted on 2/27/2010 - Truck Slams Into Elizabeth City Bus – 11 Injured
Posted on 2/26/2010
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Car & Motorcycle Accidents
- South Carolina Motorcycle Laws | Carolina Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
- Motorcycle Accidents And DUI | Drunk Driving And Motorcycles | Carolina Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
- A vehicle breakdown on the highway is not only stressful, but also puts you at risk for a serious injury. This article explains the risks and what you should do if you find yourself in such circumstances.
Crashes Caused by Trucks
- Trucks Accidents And Mechanical Failure
- Carolina Truck Accidents: Improperly Loaded Trucks
- Carolina Truck Accidents: Truck Driver Distractions
Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes
- Anesthesia Errors And North Carolina Medical Malpractice
- What Is The Role Of A North Carolina Medical Expert Witness?
- Does Your North Carolina Doctor Have A History Of Medical Malpractice?
Railroad Injury/FELA
- Association of American Railroads Recommends Safety Measures and Injury Prevention for Hand Brake Operation
- Preventing Train-Car Accidents | Carolina Train And Railroad Accident Attorneys
- Asbestos, Mesothelioma Cancer, And Railroad Workers
Brain Damage/Head Injuries
- The Long Term Costs Of A Brain Injury
- Brain Injury From Accidents in North Carolina Pose a Significant Problem for Families
- Brain Injury Statistics
Wrongful Death
- Fireworks Explosion in Ocracoke, North Carolina (NC) Kills Three
- Frequently Asked Questions About Salmonella Food Poisoning
- Carolina Amusement Park Accidents And Theme Park Accidents
Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)
- Man Loses One Leg and Sight in One Eye after Falling onto Tracks
- The FAA: Could They Prevent More Airplane Accidents?
- Boating Accidents In The Carolinas
Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls
- New Fentanyl-like Patch gets FDA approval, Potentially as Lethal as Original Dangerous Drug
- This article highlights the dangers of many prescription drugs which hit the open market. Over 32,000 people die every year due to complications and misuse of these medications. If you've suffered adverse side effects, please consider giving us a call for a free, confidential consultation at 1-800-752-0042.
All Serious Injuries
- Injured in a bicycle accident? You've come to the right place. Check out our FREE consumer reports and videos to learn more about our firm where "All We Do is Injury Law."
- Why “Wii” Care: Trial Lawyers from Across the Country Donate Popular Gaming Systems to Patients
- House Approve Plan to Outlaw Plastic Bags in Outer Banks, North Carolina
Directories
- This is a directory of nursing homes in Elizabeth City, North Carolina (NC). We are not endorsing any of the health care providers in this directory. In addition, this is not a comprehensive list. If a health care provider would like to be added, please contact our firm at 1-800-752-0042.
- This is a directory of nursing homes in Rocky Mount, North Carolina (NC). We are not endorsing any of the health care providers in this directory. In addition, this is not a comprehensive list. If a health care provider would like to be added, please contact our firm at 1-800-752-0042.
- This is a directory of nursing homes in Kinston, North Carolina (NC). We are not endorsing any of the health care providers in this directory. In addition, this is not a comprehensive list. If a health care provider would like to be added, please contact our firm at 1-800-752-0042.
North & South Carolina Supreme Court Decisions
- Rowell v. Bowling, Jr. & New Hanover Regional Medical Center is a medical malpractice case and this decision focuses on whether or not the plaintiff's appeal that their complaint was not properly reviewed by a medical expert prior to trial should be affirmed
- Watts v. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources is a tort claims case and this decision focuses on the defendant's admission of negligence and waiving their argument that no duty is owed to the plaintiff due to the public duty doctrine.
- Hughes v. Rivera-Ortiz and Callaway Associates is a medical malpractice case dealing with alleged sexual assault by Rivera-Ortiz (the defendant). This decision focuses on the plantiff's Rule 59 motion for new trial on damages and ratification of negligence by a medical clinic.
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Practice Areas
Our Carolina injury lawyers have over a century of combined experience representing injured accident victims. We handle serious injury cases caused by various types of accidents throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, including slip and falls, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, railroad accidents and boat accidents. Our law firm also represents wrongful death, medical malpractice and traumatic brain injury cases.Car & Motorcycle Accidents
If you've been involved in a car accident or just looking for information about injury law, please take a moment to visit our site. We offer free consumer guides, articles, blogs, and videos focused on auto accident law and pertinent topics.
Crashes Caused by Trucks
Truck accidents are much more complicated legally than car accidents, which is why you need quality representation. That's where our law firm comes in. We have over 100 years of combined legal experience and will fight insurance companies for proper compensation. Contact us today at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE confidential consultation.
Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes
If you're looking for a medical malpractice attorney or information about medical negligence, take a moment to visit our site and get a free consumer report about this area of law. We have library articles, videos, and blogs available to provide information to the general public. If you'd like to call an attorney and speak to them for free about a potential injury claim, our number is 1-800-752-0042.
Railroad Injury/FELA
If you've been injured in a railroad accident, we're the law firm for you. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience and we've handled numerous railroad injury cases. From occupational diseases, railroad worker wrongful death claims, railroad FELA claims, and train derailment accidents to train wrecks, railroad crossing collisions, Amtrak passenger injuries, and railroad toxic chemical spills, we can assist you with your rail-related accident and injury case. Contact us today at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE consultation.
Brain Damage/Head Injuries
You need an established, experienced injury lawyer who knows how to handle a brain damage/head/skull injury. The lawyers at our firm all have decades worth of trial experience and utilize the latest brain imaging technology, the best medical witnesses, and proven results. Contact us today at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE consultation.
Wrongful Death
If a close family member of yours was killed in an accident, you need to contact our law firm immediately. Our attorneys have the experience, skill, knowledge, and tenacity to handle your wrongful death claim and help return your life to normalcy. Contact us today at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE consultation.
Slips, Trips & Falls
If you've been injured in a slip, trip, or fall you need to contact our law firm immediately. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience and are ready to work for you. Take a moment to read some of our articles and review our videos. You'll see that we're a quality injury law firm that's more than capable of handling your case. Give us a call at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE consultation.
Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)
If you've been injured in a mass transit (i.e. bus, boat, airplane) accident, contact our firm immediately. We have over 100 years of combined legal experience and have a proven track record of success in injury law. Call us today at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE consultation.
Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls
If you've suffered side effects from a prescription drug/medication, you need to contact our firm immediately. Our attorneys are highly experienced and have a track record of success in injury law. Take a moment to view our videos and read our articles. You'll see we're the law firm that's best equipped to handle your case. Give us a call at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE consultation.
All Serious Injuries
Whatever the circumstances of your serious injury, contact our law firm immediately. We have over 100 years of combined legal experience and a track record of proven success in the court room. We will build your case and aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact us today at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE consultation.
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Slips, Trips & Falls
- Insurance Adjuster Recovers $150,000.00 for Injuries Sustained at Local restaurant
- Trip & Fall, Foot/Leg Injuries at Restaurant
Awarded: 150,000.00
Awarded: Confidential Settlement
FAQs
Car & Motorcycle Accidents
- I was in a car wreck in North Carolina (NC) and I don't know the name of the insurance company for the driver who caused the collision because he claimed that he did not have his card with him at the accident scene. What now?
Is it necessary to prove that the other driver was at-fault in causing the accident to recover for an injury from the insurance company in North Carolina (NC) after a car wreck?
- What is a legal deposition?
Crashes Caused by Trucks
- Are the rules of the road different for drivers of large commercial trucks than for cars?
- Is the law applying to a car and truck wreck case different from a car injury case and how?
Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes
Railroad Injury/FELA
- I've retired from the railroad a long time ago. Can I still file a claim for an asbestos cancer or mesothelioma diagnosis?
- I've been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer. I was never told it was connected to the railroad work I did many years ago. Can I still bring a railroad injury or disease claim?
- How can a railroad injury lawyer prove that the asbestos cancer or mesothelioma arose from exposure at the railroad?
Brain Damage/Head Injuries
Wrongful Death
- What exactly is a wrongful death claim?
- Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?
Slips, Trips & Falls
- If I file a lawsuit against a landowner in response to a slip and fall injury, what will landowner potentially argue against my claim?
- What exactly are "slip and fall" and "trip and fall" injuries?
- What if I slip and fall on my landlord's property, at work, or at a public location like a mall? How does the location affect my claim?
Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)
- If a train, bus, airplane, or other common carrier vehicle hits me and I'm injured, what can I recover for my injuries?
- Is there a deadline for me to file a claim if I suffered injuries from a bus, train, cruise ship or airplane accident?
Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls
- If I file a defective product claim, what should I expect the other person/group to argue against my claim?
- What is necessary to win a product liability lawsuit?
- What are "defective products" and what does "product liability" mean?
All Serious Injuries
- Can the other party ask about legal advice or discussions which took place between you and your lawyer?
- What are interrogatories?
- What role do interrogatories play in a lawsuit?