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After being involved in an accident, you may suffer more than physical injuries. The injuries cost you economically and non-economically. When pursuing compensation, you can sue for both economic and non-economic damages. While economic damages are straightforward to determine, it takes much more work to calculate non-economic damages like pain and suffering. An experienced lawyer…

If you were involved in an accident and want to file a compensation claim, the other party may argue that you were partly at fault. The claim refers to contributory negligence, a legal standard that bars you from recovering damages from the defendant. Alternatively, it may reduce the compensation amount you’re entitled to from the…

Military personnel work with heavy equipment, vehicles, and aircraft every day. If you’re injured because the design of an aircraft was defective – or if you lose a loved one because an aircraft was designed defectively – discuss the case with a Charlotte personal injury attorney at once. Military plane and helicopter crashes are almost always tragic.…

Motorcycles offer fewer safety features than automobiles, and they’re less visible than cars are to other motorists. If you’re injured in a motorcycle crash in or near the Charlotte area, arrange to discuss your rights as quickly as possible with a Charlotte motorcycle accident attorney. According to figures published by the National Highway Traffic Safety…

According to North Carolina traffic crash data for 2021, more than 114,000 people were injured in the state in traffic crashes that year. A total of 1,783 people were killed in fatal crashes, which represents an increase of 7.5% compared to numbers for 2020. Some of the most common reasons for car accidents in North Carolina include…

If you are injured by slipping and falling – or by tripping and falling – on someone else’s property, what are your rights? If you were injured because the owner of the property was negligent, contact a Charlotte slip-and-fall accident attorney to discuss your legal options. You may not know that slip-and-fall accidents – rather…

A settlement release is a document that is presented to an individual who has been injured in a car accident. This document typically outlines the terms of the settlement agreement, including the amount of money that will be paid to the injured party. In order to receive the settlement payment, the injured party must sign…

If you are injured in an accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. This is important for two reasons. First, it is important to ensure that you receive proper treatment for any injuries you may have sustained. Second, seeking medical attention creates a record of the injury. This can be helpful…

Who’s Responsible… in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia? It depends – multiple parties can be responsible. Someone injured or the family of a person killed in a trucking collision involving a tractor trailer, 18-wheeler, dump truck, or another commercial motor vehicle may be able to hold different parties responsible. This is true for trucking accidents in…

Trucks are large and can easily block your view of the road, so always be prepared for the unexpected. Be especially cautious when passing a truck, as they require more space to make a turn. Remember to use your signal and to check blind spots before changing lanes. Trucks need more time to brake, so…