Personal Injury

What is Pain and Suffering, and How is it Calculated?

April 1, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What is Pain and Suffering, and How is it Calculated?

If you or someone you love was hurt in an accident, you may suffer financial, physical, and emotional damages. In North Carolina, you are allowed to request damages you suffered in an accident that wasn’t your fault. There are both economic and non-economic damages that you incur as a result of an injury. Many people wonder whether they may be able to collect compensation for pain and suffering, and if so, how much money they are owed.

What is Pain and Suffering?

Physical Impairment in Personal Injury Claims

January 22, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Physical Impairment in Personal Injury Claims

Accidents happen quickly and without warning but they can leave victims with lasting injuries. Some injuries heal while others may be lifelong. There are high costs associated with the medical treatment of physical impairments. These costs should not be owed by the victim but instead the negligent party that caused the injuries should be held responsible. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney will help you get the compensation you deserve for physical impairments caused by someone’s negligence.

Understanding Physical Impairment

What Happens When a Cosmetic Procedure Goes Wrong?

January 14, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What Happens When a Cosmetic Procedure Goes Wrong?

People have an increased interest in cosmetic surgery. It is estimated that more than 1.6 million people a year in the United States undergo cosmetic procedures. There is a big interest in the use of various options to change or improve one’s appearance. Whether to fix a perceived issue or simply wanting to appear younger, there are many procedures that are now readily available. However, as with any medical process, cosmetic procedures can go wrong. In some cases, the procedure can actually cause serious harm or even in rare instances, death.

Types of Cosmetic Procedures

What to Do if You Are Paralyzed After an Accident

December 31, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What to Do if You Are Paralyzed After an Accident

A serious accident can have alarming physical consequences. Injuries may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. In some cases, an accident can cause long-term injuries such as paralysis. Paralysis is one of the most devastating diagnoses that you may receive. If you or a loved one suffered paralysis as a result of an accident, you may wonder what to do. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney will help guide you through the process.

What is Paralysis?

How Should I Prepare for a Personal Injury Case?

December 17, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

How Should I Prepare for a Personal Injury Case?

When you suffer an injury, you could face many issues, including physical pain and trauma, mental anguish, and the possibility of extreme financial losses. If your serious injury is due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your damages. It is essential that you properly prepare for a personal injury case by following some simple guidelines after your injury.

Visit the Doctor as Soon as Possible

Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries In Charlotte

November 12, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries In Charlotte

A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle. The accident occurred at the intersection of Eastway Drive and Central Avenue in east Charlotte. Several emergency agencies responded to the accident, which happened early in the morning. The victim was transported to Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, according to Medic. The northbound lanes of Eastway Drive were shut down for several hours while police cleared and investigated the accident. It is unclear if any charges will be filed against the driver.

Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Increase

Restricted Crossings are Designed to Make Roads Safer

November 5, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Restricted Crossings are Designed to Make Roads Safer

Road safety is everyone’s goal, including the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Even with improved vehicle safety efforts, the number of accidents and traffic fatalities is not decreasing. North Carolina and other states are always looking for ways to improve traffic safety. One of the options is to install restricted crossings, particularly in busy areas.

What are Restricted Crossings?

Driver Charged in Fatal Charlotte Bicycle Accident

October 15, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Driver Charged in Fatal Charlotte Bicycle Accident

A bicyclist was fatally hit, and the driver involved in the crash has been charged. The accident happened in the 1600 block of East W.T. Harris Boulevard in Charlotte. A Ford Focus driven by a 44-year-old woman was traveling east when it struck a bicyclist from behind. The bicycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was hit and died at the scene. The driver of the Ford Focus and her passenger were not injured in the accident. Police cited the driver for driving with a revoked license and failure to have proper liability insurance. Police are investigating the crash.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

Compensatory Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Claims

October 8, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Compensatory Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Claims

An unexpected car accident can leave you with injuries and other damages that may be financially draining. If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, the negligent driver should be responsible for your losses. You will want to learn as much as possible about collecting compensatory damages for your injury. An experienced North Carolina personal injury attorney will help you get the money you deserve.

Types of Damages

Pedal Mix-up Causes Sudden Acceleration Accidents

July 23, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Pedal Mix-up Causes Sudden Acceleration Accidents

Accidents can happen very quickly. When they do, they can be devastating. Some of the most serious crashes occur when a driver suddenly accelerates. These accidents are often unpredictable because the driver did not intend to step on the gas. A car can accelerate forward or backwards and may run into other vehicles, pedestrians, buildings, or anything else. There are as many as 16,000 accidents each year that are caused by pedal mix-ups.

What is an Acceleration Accident?