Civil Litigation
Know Your Rights for Dog Bites
Dog bites can cause serious injuries and leave lasting psychological effects that may haunt a victim for years to come. It has been estimated that there are approximately 4.5 million victims of dog bites every year. In 2014, alone, 42 dog bite related fatalities occurred across the nation. Know Your Rights When It Comes to…
Read MoreBirth 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 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…
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