Personal Injury

Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina

May 6, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina

Accidents happen quite often, and while most of the time they are minor, sometimes they may be severe. When an accident occurs, the negligent party will be held responsible for the resulting damages. Damages could include medical costs, lost wages, and money for pain and suffering, among others. North Carolina law only allows a party to collect compensation for damages as long as the other party is 100% responsible for the accident. You will want to understand this rule, called contributory negligence, to find out if you can get money for your injuries.

What is Contributory Negligence?

Collecting Compensation for Personal Injuries After an Accident

April 22, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Collecting Compensation for Personal Injuries After an Accident

Thousands of people a year are injured due to accidents that are not their fault. In North Carolina, you may collect damages from a negligent party as long as you were not negligent yourself. After a serious accident you are likely facing not only emotional stress but also financial worries. The costs associated with injury treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery can be immense. The negligent party should be required to pay for your damages. There are various damages that you may be owed for your injuries.

Compensatory Damages

Don’t Make These Common Mistakes in a Personal Injury Claim

April 15, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Don’t Make These Common Mistakes in a Personal Injury Claim

Accidents happen in a matter of seconds, yet they can have a lifelong impact on victims. Physical and emotional trauma can take a toll on you and your family following a serious injury. The costs associated with a serious injury can be extremely high. The negligent party should be held responsible for your damages. Immediately after an accident, you will want to know what to do to help ensure that you will get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Waiting Too Long to Seek Medical Treatment

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?