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What if I Live in Another State But Was Injured in North Carolina?

North Carolina is an "at-fault" state for car accidents and other liability claims. That means that, generally speaking, the at-fault driver’s insurance is responsible for damages. But it’s seldom quite that clear, or quite that easy. …
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How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit in North Carolina Take?

If you file a personal injury lawsuit in North Carolina, it could take a year or more to resolve. Several factors may affect the timeline, such as the quality of the evidence, defense delay tactics and the court's caseload. An experienced…
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What Do You Have to Prove in a North Carolina Personal Injury Case?

In a North Carolina personal injury case, the burden is on the plaintiff and their attorney to prove the defendant's negligence was the cause of their injuries and financial losses. Evidence such as testimony and personal statements from eyewitnesses,…
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Are There Caps on Personal Injury Damages in North Carolina?

A personal injury claim can arise from many circumstances, e.g., a car or truck accident, slip and fall, or defective product. If you were harmed due to the negligence of another party, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages…
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Will I Have to Pay Back My Insurance Company After My Injury Lawsuit?

As with so many legal questions, the answer is: It depends. Many of our clients’ health insurance carriers send notice following an injured patient’s treatment seeking to recover all or part of their expenses if a case is resolved in settlement…
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What Compensation is Available in a North Carolina Personal Injury Case?

A North Carolina accident victim might assume the only compensation that can be recovered from a negligent party in a personal injury case is reimbursement for lost or damaged property, plus the costs of emergency medical care. The reality…
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What is Assumption of Risk in North Carolina Personal Injury Law?

Assumption of risk refers to a legal doctrine where an individual is barred from recovering damages for an injury when they voluntarily expose themselves to a known danger. For example, if you sue a North Carolina landowner for an injury you…
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Lawyers Fighting Guilford County Schools Over Allegations Of Sexual Assaults

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Greensboro, NC – The law firms pursuing the class action lawsuit against Guilford County Schools over allegations that Dudley High School’s administrators knew or should have known about coach and teacher’s assistant Christopher Holland’s…
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Shocking! Nearly 1/3rd of New Hanover County Sex Offenders Live Within 1 Mile of a School

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According to data available in the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s Sex Offender Registry and research we conducted while investigating sexual assault complaints occurring in local schools, over one-third of registered sex offenders…
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TBI and Its Impact on the Individual and the Family

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most devastating injuries a person can suffer. You can fall at a construction site while working on a job, or during a deck collapse, due to faulty maintenance on a vacation rental. The Rhine Law…
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