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Birth Injuries in North Carolina
Has your baby been a victim of birth injuries due to negligence? Are you looking for an experienced and compassionate lawyer who can deal with such issues? DeMent Askew attorneys are experienced with investigating these kinds of cases in North Carolina. Don’t allow your infant to be a victim of medical malpractice, rather seek the…
Read MoreCompensation For a Brain Injury
A brain injury can vary in severity, from a little bruising to concussion or even a fractured skull. Even a fairly minor head injury can have serious implications on your long-term health. The more serious injuries can affect your quality of life and cause permanent disability or death. A brain injury can be caused by…
Read MoreClaiming for Surgical Injuries
While there are thousands of injuries performed every year, none are risk free. Every procedure carries a small risk of complications and surgical injuries, although this can be rare. It is important that prospective patients are aware of such risks before consenting to surgery; however, this is different in instances of emergencies where a life…
Read MoreWhen the Bite is Worse Than the Bark: You’ll Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
Dog attacks can be brutal. They can result in a dramatic personal injury such as permanent scarring, muscle damage or even disfigurement and the emotional damage never seems to go away. But there is a lot more to a dog attack than just a bite, and the law recognizes this. North Carolina Law Our law…
Read MoreI’ve Been Charged With a Criminal Offense. Now What?
The process that takes place once you have been charged with a criminal offense can vary depending on the severity and nature of the crime. If there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, you will either be released with a citation or arrested. Instead of either of these, you may…
Read MoreStroke Victim Resident of a Nursing Home that Was Raped by Co-Resident Receives Large Confidential Settlement
DeMent Askew’s client had suffered a stroke years ago. She could not speak as a result of the stroke, and she was also confined to a wheelchair. However, she was still very sharp mentally. She was residing in a nursing home because of her physical limitations. One day, a new resident appeared in the nursing…
Read MoreI’ve Had a Car Accident. Will My Car Be Considered Totaled?
Probably one of the most frustrating and confusing issues that come up with a car accident is whether or not the car is going to be considered a complete write-off, or “totaled.” At some point you’ve probably heard some shocking stories from family and friends about their vehicle being considered totaled when the driver felt…
Read MoreHelp! My Teenager Committed His First Traffic Offense
Bad news: your newly licensed teenager was carelessly cruising along the highway when he got a wake up call. The wail of police sirens came whirring up behind him. Slowing down wasn’t good enough and he’s gotten his first traffic ticket. And this traffic offense could cost you hundreds of dollars in insurance rate hikes.…
Read MoreSpeeding and Aggressive Drivers Can Be Extremely Dangerous
Speeding and aggression in a motor vehicle comes with an inherent risk of accidents and injuries. Such risks increase when other drivers on the road also act irresponsibly. While some drivers do make mistakes, others purposefully choose to drive dangerously. If a deliberately dangerous driver causes a mishap, all the victims who are injured have…
Read MoreTexting and Driving: New Etiquette Issues
Albert Einstein supposedly said, “I fear the day technology will surpass our human interaction.” It certainly expresses the feelings of many people born decades before smartphones and other digital devices and the constant battle against texting and driving. How Cell Phones Are Being Used – A Study A report from the Pew Research Center has…
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