Personal Injury

Negligence is a legal theory that frequently arises when one party to a case is unintentionally harmed by the other party. Common examples include car wrecks, dog bites, slip and falls, and defective product manufacturing. In order to win a…

Living in rural North Carolina can have its hazards. One of those dangers is vehicles and farm or personal animals colliding. What are the obligations of the drivers and of the home/farm owners in these situations? Each year there are…

When a person is injured on someone else’s property, the owner of the property may be liable for damages.  This is known as “premises liability.”  This is a tort and is controlled by state law.  Each state is different and…

When you seek money damages in a civil case, you have the burden of proof to convince the judge or jury that the other side is liable by a preponderance of the evidence.  Often in personal injury cases, the standard…

When a person is involved in an accident, many personal injury questions arise.  It’s important to understand what to do after an accident and during the claims process. Below are FAQ’s that are associated with personal injury law and their…

Personal injury cases are founded on wrongful conduct, whether intentional or unintentional. There are several different ways that a personal injury case can come into being.  Torts, negligence, and liability define many elements of the case. The main goal of…

When injured, whether it be minor or severe, sometimes a personal injury case should be filed, especially when the accident was the other party’s fault.  This personal injury article explains the process from the accident until compensation. The Process As…

When navigating the unknown, such as personal injury law, it is important to be aware of simple vocabulary terms to assist in understanding before beginning any case. Basic Terms Some basic and essential vocabulary terms for personal injury law are:…

Filing an insurance claim is often a necessary step after a car accident. You generally won’t be permitted to file a car accident lawsuit unless you have first exhausted the insurance claims process. After the Accident If anyone is injured,…

Although it’s illegal, some uninsured drivers remain behind the wheel in South Carolina. You have no way to know who has the legally required liability insurance until it’s too late and you’ve been involved in an accident. You may still…

Before you can receive your personal injury settlement, you may be required to pay off certain claim against the proceeds. This can include medical liens that are filed by medical service providers. How Medical Liens Are Filed A doctor, nurse,…

Two major categories of damages in a personal injury case are general and special damages. Special damages compensate the victim for economic, out-of-pocket losses caused by the accident. You can typically calculate special damages in a fairly straightforward manner. Receipts,…

General damages in your personal injury case are costs that don’t have a precise economic value. These damages can nevertheless make up a significant portion of your personal injury claim. General damages are estimated using one or more formulas and…