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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
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Car & Motorcycle Accidents:

Carolina Injury Attorney Discusses How to Recover The Most In Your Injury Case
Description: Our attorneys only handle injury cases, which means they fully understand how to obtain maximum compensation during the litigation process. Check out this video to see what we mean and then give our firm a call to discuss your potential case. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.
Car/Truck Accident Attorneys in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina
Description: Our North Carolina law firm has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts for clients seriously injured in car accidents.
Carolina Attorney Helps Car Accident Victim
Description: Here's a testimonial from a client whose son was injured in a car crash.
Victim of a Car Accident Recommends North Carolina/South Carolina Law Firm
Description: Here's a testimonial from a client who was injured in a car accident and was represented by Randy Appleton.
Getting Compensation from a Driver With No Insurance
Description: The hit-and-run, or collision caused by a driver with no insurance, is one of the most common types of accidents in Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh. Basically, you need to make your claim against your own insurance company to recover compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses since car insurance companies in Virginia are required to provide uninsured motorist coverage.
Motorcycle Accidents and Insurance Coverage in North Carolina
Description: If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham or any city in North Carolina, you need to obtain as much compensation from insurance as possible. Why? Because the injuries can be so severe that you'll need compensation for rehabilitation, physical therapy, and other treatments to recuperate, not to mention permanent injuries or scars.
Our Firm Sues North Carolina Drunk Drivers for Punitive Damages
Description: Our firm does not hesitate to sue drunk drivers for punitive damages. Our attorneys are ready to file suit in Elizabeth City, the Outer Banks, Rocky Mount, Charlotte, Greenvile, Winston-Salem, Durham, basiclly any place in NC, against bad drivers who were high on drugs or alcohol when they caused a wreck. These at-fault drivers acted irresponsibly and you suffered an injury as a result. Justice needs to be served in this situation and you deserve compensation in order to cover medical bills, lost wages, and other trauma stemming from the accident.
Car Accident Lawyer in North Carolina Who Understands How to Deal with Passenger Injuries
Description: Passengers hurt in a car accident in Elizabeth City, Rocky Mount, the Outer Banks, Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, or any other city in North Carolina, can usually get compensation from the auto insurance company of the driver of the car they were in, if the driver was at fault. Keep in mind, you don't have to file a suit against the driver (who may be a friend or family member). You have the option to only seek compensation from the insurance company.
What to do When Your Child is Hurt in Car Accident
Description: If a child suffers an injury from a car accident in Elizabeth City, Outer Banks, Rocky Mount, Winston-Salem, Greensboro or anywhere else in North Carolina, they have a claim just like anyone else. A parent, though, needs to sign for the child so the injury claim process can move forward. Another key difference is the necessity to go to court for an infant settlement hearing. Our firm knows how to streamline this process and will ensure all the appropriate documentation and information is properly handled for the court's approval.

Crashes Caused by Trucks:

You MUST Act Fast In Your Truck Accident Says Injury Lawyer- Foster Vid
Description: Truck accidents happen every day. If you have suffered an injury or death related to a commercial truck accident you MUST act quickly. The trucking company has a rapid response team within 24 hours to control and collect evidence in your accident. Evidence can be destroyed or lost if we do not act fast to get access to the truck or evidence.
Injury Lawyers Team Crosses State Lines Because Trucks Do To- Foster Vid
Description: Trucks who move between states are subject to federal statutes and regulations and often multiple state laws apply. This is why our lawyers are licensed to practice law in many of the states in the Southeastern USA. Many trucks now have sophisticated data recorders, video recorders or GPS devices that are required to be preserved for a limited amount of time. We need to act fast after an accident to make sure we have access to this evidence.
Injury Lawyers Study Federal Truck Regulations Regarding Your Accident- Foster Vid
Description: Truckers must follow strict guidelines listed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act such as driving in bad weather conditions or hours of service of the driver. There are dozens of other regulations so we must study each case’s facts with one or more trucking safety experts.

Medical Malpractice/Doctor Mistakes:

Medical Malpractice Attorney's In Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and Washington D.C.
Description: Given the complexity of medical negligence cases, victims must carefully select lawyers who have a real track record with medical malpractice cases, and our North Carolina firm has that experience.
North Carolina Medical Malpractice Injury Lawyer
Description: Medical malpractice cases in North Carolina can be some of the most expensive to actually litigate since testimony from medical experts is usually required to successfully win an injury claim. If you have a valid claim, we do not expect you to pay a penny for these costs up front, as our firm will advance them for you and only get them paid back to us if we win your case. So our firm cannot take every potential case of hospital/doctor negligence, and are able to accept only cases in which victims suffered a catastrophic, life-altering injury. If you feel you fall into this category, please contact our firm immediately so you can talk to a real attorney for free. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.
Elizabeth City Injury Lawyer Says Medical Personnel Should Be Held Responsible For Their Mistakes- Foster Vid
Description: We all trust that our doctors and nurses will always do their very best job for us. However, when members of the medical community make a mistake, and that results in a serious injury to a patient, that person should be held responsible for their mistakes.
Rocky Mount Injury Lawyer Specializes in Medical Malpractice and Aviation Cases- Foster Vid
Description: North Carolina Injury Lawyer, Jim Lewis, had a thorough understanding of both medical malpractice law and aviation law. His interest in medical malpractice cases developed because his sister and brother-in-law are doctors. In terms of aviation accident cases, Jim is a licensed pilot and knows what makes planes fly.
How Does Elizabeth City Injury Lawyer Determine Whether You Have a Medical Malpractice Case- Foster Vid
Description: We get calls everyday asking if a client has a case for medical malpractice. We ask three things: (1.) Has the doctor or hospital done something wrong that is a violation of the standard of care? (2.) Do you have a catastrophic injury from that violation? (3.) Is there a relationship between those two things?

Railroad Injury/FELA:

Railroad Accident Attorney In Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina
Description: Should you or a loved one suffer from an injury while working on a railroad, you need to speak with an attorney and obtain representation. The railroad company has a team of lawyers and claim agents looking for ways to reduce or deny your injury claim. You need someone who is looking for you. That's what we're here for.
Carolina Law Firm Represents Injured Railroad Workers
Description: Our investigators provide valuable assistance in many of our cases, and we credit that to the years of rail experience that they bring to the table. Most have had past employment in the railroad industry, and as a result they not only know how to find crucial pertinent information, but they also are able to relate with our railroad clients in ways that simply wouldn’t occur to an investigator with no prior knowledge of railroading.
Attorney In North Carolina/South Carolina On How to Win Against a Railroad Claim Agent
Description: Our firm has collected and indexed over 1,000 depositions in railroad and similar injury cases, hundreds of specific research files, as well as numerous railroad manuals and videos relating specifically to railroad issues. Our attorneys have handled railroad litigation in nearly every eastern state in the USA.
Serious Railroad Worker Injuries and FELA
Description: Railroad accidents on the job can lead to devastating injuries and you may be entitled to compensation through the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). However, railroad companies have claims agents and a team of lawyers who will do whatever they can to avoid responsibility for the accident. This is why you need to get an experienced FELA lawyer who will look out for your best interests.
John Cooper, Rocky Mount Injury Lawyer, Specializes in Railroad Litigation- Foster Vid
Description: For 20+ years, John Cooper has been practicing personal injury law and has a thorough understanding of railroad accident injury law and FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act). He's been practicing this type of litigation for over a decade.

Brain Damage/Head Injuries:

Brain Injuries Caused by Carelessness of Others in North Carolina
Description: Suffering a brain injury in an accident is terrible and can permanently alter your way of life. Our firm understands the ramifications of these types of injuries and have represented brain injury victims in court. In fact, we won a record verdict for a mild brain injury case.
Outer Banks Injury Lawyer Explains Symptoms of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury- Foster Vid
Description: The more hidden brain injury (mild traumatic brain injury) really has no physical appearance on the head or the face. If there is a trauma to the head or neck the brain moves so quickly in the skull that it suffers an injury that does not show up in scans. It usually is recognized by a person close to the victim who notices changes in personality or memory. If you know someone who has suffered any type of head trauma and you notice changes, ask them to seek medical attention.

Wrongful Death:

North Carolina Injury Law Firm Gets a Quick Resolution in Your Wrongful Death Case- Foster Vid
Description: A wrongful death case is one of the most serious types of cases we handle at our firm and we have a lot of experience in these tragic situations. A lot of times the family feels so burdened by this loss that they really do not want to go through a long trial. We understand this and have ways to work through this to get to a resolution so you do not have to go to court and relive that horrible time.

Slips, Trips & Falls:

Protect Yourself in Your Slip & Fall Case - Foster Vid
Description: Premises Liability cases are most commonly called slip and falls. Before we take a case like this we look for very serious injuries. Liability is usually highly contested in these cases. Once liability is accepted we can usually get a settlement. Evidence must be preserved very quickly with these cases. Always take pictures of the location and complete an incident report.
Be Sure to Report Your Slip and Fall Accident Says North Carolina Injury Lawyer- Foster Vid
Description: If you get hurt at a store after a slip, trip, or fall, you want to make sure you have a report of the accident with the store. If you do not have this report, there is no proof the incident happened. After you've obtained the report, please contact our office immediately so we can discuss your potential injury case.

Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus):

Car/Train Wreck at Crossings Often Railroad Company's Fault
Description: Many railroad companies try to avoid accepting responsibility for a car/train wreck at a crossing. These companies even resort to trying to influence police investigators and insinuating the victim was trying to commit suicide. Most of the time, this is simply not true, and the railroad companies are attempting to hide their own wrongdoing in train operations or maintenance that caused the loss of life. In South Carolina, the railroad company can have to pay for the injuries they caused to the folks hit in a car or truck at a highway grade crossing , even if the driver was partly at fault too.
North Carolina Injury Law Firm Are Experts in Train Related Accidents- Foster Vid
Description: We handle two types of train related accidents. One is the typical crossing accident where a motor vehicle is struck by a train at a crossing. The other is where we represent railroad workers who are injured on the job. We have a free booklet available to injured railroad employees that advises them of their rights under the Federal Employers Liability Act.
Jim Lewis, Nags Head Injury Lawyer, is Experience Pilot and Handles Aviation Accident Cases- Foster Vid
Description: Aviation accident cases require specific expertise and experience. As a pilot, Jim understands how a plane works and has handled numerous aviation accident cases during his career.

Dangerous Drugs/Product Recalls:

Dangers of Yaz Birth Control Pills for Women in North Carolina
Description: YAZ birth control pills have caused strokes and other terrible injuries to women in North Carolina and across the country. If you, a friend, your sister,your daughter or your wife was taking this birth control and had a bad side effect like a heart attack, blood clot or need for emergency gall bladder surgery, legal help is available.
North Carolina Injury Lawyer Fights Dangerous Drug Manufacturers- Foster Vid
Description: If you have been harmed by a dangerous drug please contact us. Cases against drug manufacturers can be brought in the state that the manufacturer is based or wherever the drug company sells the drug. It is important to keep up with FDA alerts and reports and with case settlements and verdicts. This is what our lawyers do day in and day out.

All Serious Injuries:

Personal Injury Law Firm in North Carolina and South Carolina Has Excellent Support Staff
Description: A good law firm needs a really good staff. We're proud to say our staff is top-notch and will provide essential services to you, the client.
Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina Law Firm Exclusively Handles Personal Injury Cases
Description: An accident leading to a wrongful death is a tragic situation and we understand the pain and suffering associated in these incidences. Our firm is here to help. We'll try our best to take some of the burden off your shoulders and represent you to the best of our abilities in court.
Law Firm Helps Injured Victims Who Can't Help Themselves In North Carolina and South Carolina
Description: If your child has suffered an injury due to the carelessness of another person or company, they have the right to pursue compensation. However, there are certain legal requirements for a minor to file a claim. Please check out this video and then give our office a call so you can talk to a real lawyer for free. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.
West Virginia/Virginia/North Carolina/South Carolina Law Firm Helps Injured Recover for Occupational Diseases
Description: Since our founding, the firm's present railroad injury lawyers have developed immense trial experience in railroad worker injury, disease, and death claims (including occupational disorders/diseases such as lung, hearing or repetitive stress injuries as well as asbestos disease/cancers/mesothelioma), train/railroad derailments and wrecks, railroad crossing crashes and Amtrak passenger injuries, and railroad toxic chemical spills.
Personal Injury Law Firm Tells How to Choose An Attorney In North Carolina And South Carolina
Description: Our first priority is to help you through this process, by listening to your concerns, and guiding you through the challenges of the personal injury legal system. Our injury attorneys accept all injury cases on a contingent fee basis (no legal fee if no recovery) and provide free confidential consultations on all personal injury lawsuits/cases, throughout the entire eastern United States.
Have You Been Injured By Asbestos? Carolina Law Firm Can Help
Description: If you suffer from asbestos disease or cancer/mesothelioma contact us so you can talk to a real lawyer for free.
Accident Attorney In North Carolina/South Carolina on Insurance Company Tricks
Description: Our law firm has a history of obtaining maximum settlements and successful trial verdicts for those who feel undeserved and unappreciated by insurance companies when suffering a car/auto/vehicle accidental injury.
Randy Appleton, North Carolina Injury Lawyer, Became a Lawyer to Help People- Foster Vid
Description: Randy Appleton never even knew a lawyer until he was finished with his first year of law school. He came from a family of blue collar people and found that whenever they had any difficulty they were at the mercy of everyone else so he wanted to help those kinds of people.
Who You Should Call For Your Case at North Carolina Injury Law Firm Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton- Foster Vid
Description: Randy Appleton breaks down who you should call for your particular kind of case at their law firm. All of the attorneys have extensive experience handling many types of injury cases including car wrecks, airplane crashes, truck accidents, railroad worker injuries/FELA claims, traumatic brain injuries, etc.
North Carolina Injury Lawyer Says Insurance Companies Are Not Really Helping People- Foster Vid
Description: Insurance companies are not really helping people. They are a business and not looking out for anyone’s well being other them themselves. We are only interested in our clients well being and will either settle a case quickly or go to trail as long as our client gets a fair recovery.
Elizabeth City Injury Lawyer, Emily Mapp Brannon, On Why She Became a Lawyer- Foster Vid
Description: Emily Mapp Brannon became a lawyer because she grew up surrounded by the law and observing the practice of law by her father, a lawyer.
What Makes Our North Carolina Law Firm the Best is We Only Focus On Injury Law- Foster Vid
Description: What separates us from other firms is that we focus only on injury law. It has allowed us to get very good at this practice. We focus all of our studies on personal injury and that is what makes us one of the best personal injury law firms in the country.
Elizabeth City Lawyer Is Not Afraid of Technology- Foster Vid
Description: Being a younger attorney, Emily Mapp Brannon is very technology driven. She is a huge email fan. She is not afraid to respond to you at 10pm if you have a question that needs to be answered.
Outer Banks Injury Lawyer Explains What Makes Their Firm Different From Others - Foster Vid
Description: What makes our law firm different or better than the others? Here are four things that make us different: (1.) Multiple state licenses (2.) State and national injury lawyer networking (3.) We are speakers, editors, and authors in injury law (4.) We have a track record in past injury death cases.
North Carolina Injury Law Firm Will Not Turn You Away Because Of a Preexisting Condition- Foster Vid
Description: Many attorneys turn down cases where a client has a preexisting medical condition because insurance adjusters love to use these against the client. As experienced injury lawyers we have a different attitude about preexisting conditions. A person with a preexisting condition is more susceptible to serious injury.
Elizabeth City Injury Lawyer, John Cooper, on Why He Became a Lawyer - Foster Vid
Description: John Cooper became a lawyer because both his parents were lawyers. His father was a tax specialist and his mother was a lawyer for the government. He wanted to do something different from his parents and chose litigation and personal injury.
North Carolina Pedestrians Hit in a Crosswalk
Description: Staying within the crosswalk is important. If you got hit in a crosswalk by a car in the Outer Banks, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Charleston, or any other city, we can help you to recover damages through a personal injury claim from the auto insurance company. If you are in the crosswalk's lines, you have protection and the right of way. If your child, husband, or wife got struck walking across the street, broken bones and worse are often the result. Please contact our firm so you can discuss your particular situation with a real attorney at 1-800-752-0042.
Outer Banks Injury Lawyer, Jim Lewis Explains Why He Became a Lawyer- Foster Vid
Description: Jim Lewis loves his job. He got a chance to see what lawyers can do as a young man working as a "page" in the VA legislature. After 20+ years of practicing law, he has no regrets.
North Carolina Injury Law Firm Has Tradition of Doing Top Notch Personal Injury Work- Foster Vid
Description: Jim Lewis joined the firm over six years ago. This law firm has a tradition of doing top notch personal injury work. He wanted to be somewhere where everyone in his firm was the best they could be at helping injury victims.

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