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Are Fireworks Legal in North Carolina?

June 7, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Are Fireworks Legal in North Carolina?

Summer is the time for outdoor celebrations and festivals. Festivities often include fireworks displays. Fireworks are popular, especially around holidays such as Independence Day. Watching fireworks is a fun way to spend time with family and friends, and a large firework display is often the culmination of a wonderful holiday gathering. In addition to watching beautiful fireworks displays by local communities, many people like to use fireworks at home. Unfortunately, fireworks can be dangerous and may cause severe injuries or fatalities.

Which Fireworks are Illegal in North Carolina?

June is National Safety Month: Slips, Trips, and Falls

May 31, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

June is National Safety Month: Slips, Trips, and Falls

Workplace safety is a major concern. The National Safety Council (NSC), along with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), designates June as National Safety Month. The designation is designed to help reduce the risk of workplace accidents and injuries. The last week of the month focuses on slips, trips, and falls.

Slips, Trips, and Falls are Common

Victim of Serious Pickup Truck Accident to Receive $700K Settlement

December 1, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”

A girl who was seriously hurt as the result of a pickup truck accident will receive a settlement of $700K. The accident occured on November 2017 in Brunswick County between a van and a pickup truck. According to a statement from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a Chevy pickup truck rear-ended a van. A girl seated in the back seat of the van received life-threatening injuries and was air-lifted to UNC Medical Center. The injuries included a skull fracture and broken leg. The driver of the truck was cited for failure to reduce speed.