Month: November 2021
Can Fault be Determined by the Damage from a Car Accident?
In the aftermath of any vehicle accident, fault has to be determined so compensation can be paid to injury and property damage victims. There are various ways that fault can be determined after a vehicle accident occurs. Typically, this will be done by gathering evidence from the scene. Vehicle damage can also be used to…
Differences Between Survival Action and Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. The grief can be even more overwhelming if the death was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, entity, or business. In these circumstances, family members and the estate of the deceased could choose to pursue two different legal actions under North Carolina law: a…
Can a Pre-Existing Injury Affect My Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina?
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity in North Carolina, you may be entitled to various types of compensation. However, what happens if you have a pre-existing injury or illness? Can insurance carriers or a personal injury jury use these…
What is Gross Negligence?
There are various types of negligence that can affect personal injury claims in North Carolina. In most situations, injury claims revolve around what is considered “ordinary negligence.” However, there are times when gross negligence arises. Here, we want to properly define “gross negligence” as it relates to the outcome of a personal injury case. Looking…