Bike accidents involving motor vehicles often result in serious injuries. Typically, the severity of these injuries increases when a commercial vehicle is involved. Commercial vehicles are often larger and more powerful than passenger vehicles, which means that they have greater potential to cause significant damage than other types of vehicles. This is...
Bicycle Accidents and Uninsured Drivers: Your Legal Options for Compensation
Although riding a bike is an inexpensive, convenient, and healthy alternative to other forms of transportation, it is not without its risks. Bike riders who operate their bicycles near public roads are always at risk of being struck by a vehicle. Unfortunately, since bike riders generally have inadequate protection to shield them...
Who Pays for Medical Treatment After an Accident?
If you’ve been in an accident, the first thing on your mind should be getting the medical care you need. The truth is that after a trip to the hospital or multiple doctor visits, the bills start piling up. Many accident victims fail to realize how difficult it can be to figure...
What to Do If You’re in an Uber Accident: A Passenger’s Guide
Ridesharing services are a popular way to get around a new place, a responsible way to get home after a night out on the town, and a convenient way to avoid driving yourself. However, sometimes this convenience has a price. When an accident occurs, and you are an Uber or other ridesharing...
Returning to Work After a Workplace Injury: Rights and Responsibility Under North Carolina Workers’ Comp Law
The goal of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation is to provide injured workers with medical treatment and compensation for lost wages resulting from a work-related injury. The system operates regardless of fault, allowing injured workers to receive the necessary medical treatment to restore their ability to work as closely as possible to...
Time Limits for Filing Personal Injury Claims After a Car Accident: Understanding Statutes of Limitations
If you’ve recently sustained injuries in a North Carolina car accident, you’re likely more worried about getting treatment than about a personal injury case. That’s understandable, but don’t forget about your legal rights as you work through your recovery. North Carolina’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims specifies how long you...
What to Do If You’re Injured by a Drunk Driver: A Step-by-Step Guide
Did you suffer injuries in a North Carolina car accident with a drunk driver? Here are the steps you can take to protect your rights and lay the groundwork for a strong injury claim.
Seek Immediate Medical AttentionYour health should always be the top...
Riding with Risk: Your Rights and Recourse After Suffering Injuries in an Uber/Lyft Accident
While rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft provide a convenient way to get around Charlotte, the services they provide are not without their risks. One CDC analysis found that every 100 rideshare trips in any given hour increases the chances of an injury crash by over 4 percent.
What To Do if I’m at Work and I Get in a Car Accident in North Carolina
If you’re driving your car from one worksite to another, or if you’re driving while performing work tasks and you get into a car accident, what do you do next?
Step 1: Call the PoliceYour employer might tell you not to call the police,...
Legal Rights of Injured Visitors at Outdoor Fall Fairs, Markets, Farms and Agritourism Events in North Carolina
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, fall fairs, markets and farm visits become popular attractions across Charlotte and North Carolina. These seasonal events offer a delightful array of activities, from pumpkin picking and hayrides to petting zoos and food stalls. Among these, agritourism is a significant draw, where farms open...
