Personal Injury

Summer Drowning Accidents

July 24, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Summer Drowning Accidents

Summers can get quite hot, and one of the best ways to relax and cool off is by jumping into water. Whether a lake, a swimming pool, or the ocean, there are many places to escape the heat in North Carolina. Unfortunately, drowning accidents can and do happen all too often. Swimming, boating, and other water activities can be dangerous. There are about 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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North Carolina Fireworks Laws and Safety Tips

July 3, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

North Carolina Fireworks Laws and Safety Tips

Summer is a time for barbecues, festivals, outdoor events, and parties. The 4th of July is the time everyone comes together to honor the birth of our country. Celebrations often include fireworks. Whether viewing at a local display or shooting off your own fireworks, it is important to know the laws that apply in North Carolina.

What Kinds of Fireworks are Legal in North Carolina?

Car Loses Control, Crashes Into Daycare Playground

May 15, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Car Loses Control, Crashes Into Daycare Playground

A speeding driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a daycare playground. The car sped through the daycare property just after the children left the playground, so there were no reported injuries. The car continued through the playground, flipped, and crashed into a nearby residence. The residence was not occupied at the time. The driver was allegedly speeding and racing with another vehicle when he lost control and veered off the roadway at a high rate of speed.

Two Vehicles Were Allegedly Street Racing

Pedestrian Accidents – What You Need to Know

April 3, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Pedestrian Accidents – What You Need to Know

While the overall number of serious traffic accidents has typically been going down, pedestrian accidents continue to rise. Pedestrian accidents often result in the most severe injuries and fatalities. On average, about 3,000 pedestrians a year are hurt in vehicle accidents, and about 160 pedestrians a year die as a result of a vehicle accident. When a pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle driving at 45 MPH, their likelihood of dying is 85%.

Where Do Most Pedestrian Accidents Happen?

Bedsores May Indicate Nursing Home Neglect

March 20, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Bedsores May Indicate Nursing Home Neglect

Nothing is more heartbreaking than to learn that your elderly parent is suffering from a serious infection while living in a nursing home. An assisted living facility is supposed to be a place you trust to care for your loved one and provide for all their needs. If you find that your parent has bedsores, you may not realize that they could and should have been prevented. The presence of these sores can be serious and may lead to the further decline of the health of your loved one.

What are Bedsores?

What are the Most Common Personal Injury Cases?

March 13, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What are the Most Common Personal Injury Cases?

Personal injury cases are legal cases that result because of someone else’s negligence. Personal injury, also called tort law, is a way to obtain compensation for injuries and damages in a civil lawsuit. To succeed in a civil personal injury claim, a person must be able to prove that the other party is liable for the injuries. In cases where you can prove negligence, you may be able to seek compensation for the costs associated with your physical and psychological injuries. If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to damages.

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What Happens if I am Injured by a Driver Without Insurance?

February 14, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What Happens if I am Injured by a Driver Without Insurance?

There are, on average, 6 million vehicle accidents every year in the United States. Chances are, you will be involved in a traffic crash at some time or another in your life. Fortunately, most car accidents are minor and do not result in serious injuries. Sometimes, however, the victim of a crash could be severely hurt and might suffer tremendous damages. In North Carolina, a victim of a car accident is allowed to seek damages from the negligent driver as long as the victim is not at fault.

Insurance Coverage Requirements in North Carolina

Common Personal Injury Claim Questions

February 7, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Common Personal Injury Claim Questions

What is a Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim is a civil lawsuit that you may file against someone who caused you harm. A personal injury claim may be made on the basis of negligence, intentional wrong, or strict liability. A personal injury claim is designed to provide you with money to compensate for the damages you suffered. You must have sustained actual damages in order to get compensation on a personal injury claim.

Foodborne Illness Lawsuits: What You Need to Know

January 3, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Foodborne Illness Lawsuits: What You Need to Know

Whether you eat at a restaurant or prepare meals at home, you expect the food ingredients to be safe. The last thing you want is for you and your loved ones to get sickened due to unsafe food. Foodborne illnesses are actually quite common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 48 million people a year in the United States get sickened due to foodborne illnesses.

That works out to about one in six people. Of that number, about 128,000 are hospitalized, and about 3,000 people die from foodborne illnesses. If you suffer serious harm or a loved one dies due to a foodborne illness, the negligent party may be held responsible. It is important to speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to find out if you can make a claim.

Defective Product Liability Claims

December 27, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Defective Product Liability Claims

Millions of products are purchased in the United States every year. You can purchase products in a variety of places, such as from brick-and-mortar stores, online, from discount warehouses, and from individuals, among others. Consumers need to take care to ensure that the products they purchase are safe. However, the ultimate responsibility is on the product manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers to provide products that do not cause harm to consumers. If a product causes harm to someone, the person may be able to file a product liability claim to seek damages.

What is Products Liability?