Month: March 2022
What is the Statute of Limitations on Wrongful Death in North Carolina?
Anytime a person loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity in North Carolina, it may be possible for the personal representative or the executor of the deceased’s estate to file a civil wrongful death lawsuit. However, it is crucial for family members and the personal representative…
What is Negligent Supervision?
Kids can sustain injuries in a wide variety of ways. Often, these injuries occur due to the actions of the kids themselves. After all, kids are kids, and they sometimes do things that adults find dangerous. However, there are times when children sustain injuries because they were not properly supervised. Here, we want to examine…
What if My Accident Made a Pre-Existing Injury Worse?
Injuries happen, and they can happen to a person at any point in their life. However, what happens if you get into an accident that causes a pre-existing injury to worsen? Will you still be able to recover compensation? Here, we want to examine how pre-existing injuries can affect current injury claims. Hint – even…
When is a Car Considered Totaled in North Carolina?
Vehicle accidents often result in significant property damage. It is not uncommon for a vehicle to be considered “totaled” after a crash occurs, but what exactly does that mean? Here, we want to examine the definition of a totaled vehicle while also looking at how this may affect your property damage claim moving forward. It…
What is Negligent Behavior in Car Accidents?
Vehicle accidents occur in a wide variety of ways, often due to the actions of one or more drivers on the roadway. In some cases, one driver’s negligence is directly responsible for a vehicle accident. However, what exactly is negligent behavior behind the wheel? Here, we want to examine what “negligence” actually means concerning a…
Can I Seek Compensation for a Family Member’s Wrongful Death After a Car Accident?
If you have lost somebody that you love as a result of the negligent actions of another driver on the roadway, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, wrongful death laws in North Carolina can be challenging to understand, particularly when it comes to determining who exactly can file a wrongful…
Can I Seek Compensation for Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident?
If you or somebody you love has sustained an injury caused by the actions of another driver in North Carolina, there is a good chance you will be able to recover compensation for your losses. When most people think of compensation for an injury claim, they think of receiving coverage of medical expenses, lost wages,…
Can I Seek Compensation for Medical Expenses After a Car Accident?
If you or somebody you love has been injured in a vehicle accident caused by the actions of a negligent driver in North Carolina, you should be able to recover various types of compensation for your losses. This includes coverage of any medical bills that you sustain as a result of the vehicle accident. Here,…