How is the Monetary Value of Pain and Suffering Calculated? Accidents can result in extreme injuries that require extensive treatment. Along with injuries often comes quite a bit of pain. The negligent person responsible for the accident should be held accountable for paying all the costs associated with your injuries.…
North Carolina Truck Accidents Statistics and Information As drivers, we share the road with all types of vehicles, including large commercial trucks. In fact, North Carolina is one of the states with the highest number of trucks on the road. Many thousands of trucks travel on our roadways. A high…
How to Seek Compensation for Birth Injuries in North Carolina The birth of a child is one of the most beautiful experiences in a mother or father’s life. Most of the time, labor and delivery go well and both the mother and child thrive. However, sometimes, problems occur during birth…
North Carolina Traffic Safety Programs Highway safety is of great importance in North Carolina. Preventing accidents, injuries, and fatalities starts by educating the public on the importance of safe practices while behind the wheel. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program offers programs that are designed to promote highway safety awareness. Various…
What is the Car Accident Settlement Process in North Carolina? In order to file a lawsuit after a traffic accident for a car accident settlement, you will need to take certain steps to protect yourself and your claim. Specifically, you will need to document the crash, get medical treatment, and…
Semi-Truck Accident Resulted in Injuries on I-77 A major accident between an 18-wheeler and several other vehicles closed down I-77 for a number of hours. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-77 near NC-150, north of Mooresville. The serious crash caused the closure of the highway while police…
Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident in Charlotte On Thursday night, a 36-year-old man died in a fatal motorcycle accident in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the motorcyclist was traveling Southbound on South Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The jeep driver was simultaneously turning left…
What Can I Do if My Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied? If you were hurt while on the job, you may be eligible to receive money through a workers’ comp claim. Workers’ compensation is a program that requires participation from most North Carolina businesses. Submitting a claim is only the…
Nursing Home Falls More than 1.6 Americans reside in nursing homes. While nursing homes provide care to those who require assistance, they can also be dangerous. It is estimated that approximately half of all nursing home residents suffer at least one fall a year. About a third of residents suffer…
What Should I Do If My Child Was Hurt at Daycare? Most parents need to work, and that means they must trust the care of their small children to others. Every day, parents drop off their children at daycare providers while they go to work or school. As a parent,…