Civil Litigation
Defamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 2 – Requirements for Suit
North Carolina Requirements In Defamation Cases Once you have determined if the statement made falls within North Carolina’s legal definition of defamation and which type of Plaintiff you are, your next step is to determine if you actually have a viable claim. To have a viable claim in a North Carolina court means you will…
Read MoreDefamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 1 – What is Defamation
What is Defamation, Libel, and Slander? Defamation is defined as an injury to one’s reputation caused by any false statement of fact. The key factor of a defamation claim is falsity, meaning the statement has to be false. It cannot be a truthful statement. In North Carolina there are two types of defamation recognized: Libel…
Read MoreNursing Home Bill of Rights
The Nursing Home Resident’s Bill of Rights:
Read MoreGuide to Automobile Accidents in North Carolina – Part 1
What You Should Do After an Automobile Accident Car accidents occur every day. While the majority of car accidents in North Carolina do not result in serious, long-lasting injuries, a single collision has the power to change your life. If you have been involved in an automobile accident you may be concerned about medical bills,…
Read MoreGuide to Automobile Accidents in North Carolina, Part 2
See also Part 1 of the Guide to Automobile Accidents in North Carolina, “What You Should Do After An Automobile Accident” 6 Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Case for Injury Compensation From an Automobile Accident If you have been involved in a car accident you know that adrenalin levels can be high and disorienting. However,…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You’ve Been Attacked By a Dog in North Carolina
Each year across the United States, over 4 million dog bites occur, and 1 in 5 of those become infected. Whether through the negligence of the owner or a dog escaping a fenced area, a dog bite or attack can result in serious injury and ramifications for the dog’s handler. Younger children are at a…
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