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Car & Motorcycle Accidents
- Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving a Charlotte DOT Truck on I-485 Hospitalizes Three
- Bicyclist Hit and Killed by Truck in Sumter, South Carolina
- Car Accident in Liberty, North Carolina Kills Three People
Crashes Caused by Trucks
- 18-Wheeler Causes Major Wreck Trying to Avoid Vehicle at Construction Area
- Cement Truck Drive Shaft Smashes Raleigh Woman's Windshield on I-440
- Winter Weather Leads to Major Truck Wreck in North Carolina
Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes
- New Study Shows Workplace Injuries May Go Untreated
- The Truth About Medical Malpractice
- Virginia Has Seen No Increase in Medical Malpractice Claims and Payouts
Railroad Injury/FELA
- Wrong Way Driver Causes Deadly I-264 Car Crash Killing Two
- Kannapolis, North Carolina Train Wreck Kills Two
- Mesothelioma: The Preventable Cancer
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
- Wayne County Pedestrian Killed after Being Struck by NCDOT Snowplow
- 4 Yr Old Dies in Fatal Catawba County, North Carolina Crash
- Passenger in Vehicle Killed by Speeding Driver on Murrayville Road
Slips, Trips & Falls
Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)
- School Bus Hit by Pickup Truck in Darlington, South Carolina
- Ultra-Light Aircraft Crashes in Kernersville, North Carolina Injuring Pilot
- Two Lawsuits from Jet Crash Involving Celebrities DJ A.M. and Travis Barker Settle
Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls
- MacLaren Baby Strollers Cut Off Fingers, One Million Strollers Recalled
- Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Recalls Catheter Sheath After Medical Device Breaks Inside Patient
- Dangerous Product? Bug Bomb Kills Boy In South Carolina
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
- Attorney Discusses Recall of Children's Motrin and Tylenol
Posted on 2/8/2010 - North Carolina Website Expands Info On Doctor Malpractice Records
Posted on 1/30/2010 - Two Die In Separate North Carolina Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Posted on 1/30/2010 - I-95 Truck Accident In Dunn Leave Girl Dead On Christmas Day
Posted on 1/30/2010 - Trucker Hits Four Horseback Riders In Davidson County, NC
Posted on 1/30/2010
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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
- Medical Malpractice Statistics | North Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawyer
- North Carolina Statute Of Limitations And Medical Malpractice | North Carolina Medical Malpractice Attorney
- Medication Mistakes In North Carolina Nursing Homes | Nursing Home Neglect Attorney
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
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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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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
- What does Statute 51 of the FELA actually mean?
What exactly is the FELA?
- Is the FELA different from worker's compensation or are they similar?
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?