Posts Tagged ‘personal injury’
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 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 MoreHow A Personal Injury Claim Can Turn into Criminal Charges
If you file a fraudulent personal injury claim, you could face criminal charges. You may also be liable to the insurance company for any monies paid to you and for costs used to investigate the fraud. How Can Fraud Occur in a Personal Injury Claim? Insurance fraud in a personal injury case usually occurs when…
Read More4 Tips to Protect Kids from Personal Injury this Summer
Summer is a great time for family fun and getting outdoors. However, it can also be a dangerous time in Raleigh, as personal injury cases tend to pick up due to certain seasonal activities. Here’s a look at four of the leading causes of summertime injuries for kids, and what you can do to help…
Read MoreRaleigh Personal Injury Cases May Arise from Natural Supplement Recall
Two FDA-recalled products are making headlines again. Not surprisingly, they concern a couple of the most common types of medications involved in personal injury cases regarding faulty drugs- “natural” medications and dietary supplements. Both of these areas of medicine have been under scrutiny for a long time, as many of these supplements don’t adhere to…
Read MorePersonal Injury Cases: NC Ranks Low for Medical Malpractice Payouts
WalletHub compiled data from numerous sources to see which states are the best ones for doctors to practice in. North Carolina ranked 29th in the nation for opportunity and competition rank, as well as 19th for work environment. A large portion of the work environment rank is directly related to the total amount of medical…
Read MoreAmusement 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 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 MoreDrunk Driving Accident Victims: Seeking Legal Advice
Although drunk driving awareness campaigns have put the risks at the forefront of public knowledge, it is still a common problem in North Carolina and throughout the United States. The state regularly holds campaigns and sets up checkpoints in an attempt to catch violators and discourage others. The most recent “Booze It & Lose It”…
Read MoreCivil Litigation for Personal Injury Accidents
When most people think of a personal injury case, they imagine the victim of a car accident or medical malpractice. One of the more notorious cases, involving hot coffee at a well-known fast food restaurant, may also come to mind. Although it may seem like many personal injury cases involve extreme circumstances, there are many…
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