Civil Litigation
Amusement Ride Personal Injury Case May Bring Changes to Legislation
In 2013, people watched on in horror as a ride at the North Carolina State Fair critically injured a family. Although the Raleigh personal injury case has not yet concluded, legislators are working to increase the penalties for those who operate amusement rides unlawfully, to help ensure that operators think twice before ignoring safety protocols.…
Read MoreIIHS Reveals Major Factors in Fatal Raleigh Car Accidents
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has compiled data from 2013 and has just released some surprising commonalities among fatal car accidents in North Carolina and throughout the country. The Old North State ranked fourth in the nation for total number of fatalities caused by auto wrecks. We’ve combed through their report and have…
Read MoreMan Drunk-Driving Hits Police Car and Gets Away with It
In a story almost too crazy to be true, a man in Queens, New York collided with a police car this week while drunk driving and got away with it. According to The New York Post, Langford Banda lost control of his vehicle just after midnight on February 9 and hit a parked NYPD van,…
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Drunk Driving Accident
Even if you never choose to drink and drive, you might be the victim of a drunk driving accident. In 2011, the FBI reported that 1,215,077 drivers were arrested for impaired driving. It might seem impossible to avoid another driver or control the actions of others. However, there are a few things that you can…
Read MoreAvoid Slip and Fall Personal Injury this Winter
Slips and falls are a common concern, particularly among older adults. When winter weather is added to the mix, ice on walkways and other factors highlight the importance of caution. According to the National Safety Council, falls are the second most-common cause of accidental death at home. This statistics highlights the seriousness of the topic.…
Read MoreWinter Car Accident Prevention Guide
Winter weather in North Carolina can be harsh and varied. Most days are cold and there is occasional rainfall. Snow is much more common in the mountain region, though other areas often see a light dusting. Whether you have just moved to the state or have been driving here for a lifetime, good driving skills…
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