Although there are many different types of injuries that could be caused by a personal injury accident, one of the most catastrophic and disabling types of injuries is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even though injuries involving the brain are serious, they are not always detected or diagnosed correctly following an accident. So here’s what you need to know about TBIs and brain injury accidents in North Carolina:
Read MoreAlthough most dogs are well-behaved and are indeed man’s best friend, unfortunately that is not always the case. Not only do dog bites often cause horrific physical injuries, but the emotional trauma is also common and significant – especially for young children. In addition, there are frequently also significant financial damages caused by animal attacks, especially if there is an infection after a bite. So here’s what you need to know about “one bite” rule in North Carolina
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injury and death in the United States, but collisions involving large trucks like 18 wheelers, semi-tractor trailers, and other box trucks are significantly more likely to result in serious injuries and fatalities than smaller passenger vehicles. Accidents involving commercial vehicles in North Carolina have soared in recent years, as well as the fatalities that those collisions cause. So here’s what you need to know about commercial trucking laws.
Read MoreWhile many motorcyclists safely enjoy their rides, unfortunately our North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers know that far too many riders are seriously injured or wrongfully killed in motorcycle accidents. Unlike other types of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle crash cases are often hotly contested because most defendants will blame the motorcyclist and try to use the stereotype that motorcycle riders are reckless and careless. So here are some important things that you should know about North Carolina motorcycle helmet laws:
Read MoreOne of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents is drunk driving accidents. Some of these alcohol-related crashes are due to serving or selling too much alcohol to a person, also known as a “dram shop” drunk driving accident. A victim who is injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver who was over-served may be entitled to seek compensation for their injuries from the business that over-served the drunk driver. So here are some important things to know about drunk driving in North Carolina and what to do if you have been hit by a drunk driver who may have been over-served:
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that once again our founding partners, Matt Gambale and Seth Beckley, were recognized as “Rising Stars” by North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2022 edition. Less than 2.5% of lawyers in North Carolina earn the designation of “Rising Star. “
Read MoreWhether you are from a small town or a big city, all North Carolinians will spend a lot of time traveling as a pedestrian over the course of their lives. Here our team of Raleigh pedestrian lawyers explain North Carolina laws relating to crosswalks and pedestrian accidents.
Read MoreOne of the most common reasons insurance companies use to deny your claim is to characterize your injury as not being caused by an “Accident.” So in this article we explain the types of injuries and workplace incidents that qualify as “Accidents” under North Carolina law, what claims workers’ compensation covers vs. denies, and what you can do to avoid hurting your claim (or getting it denied) if you talk to the insurance carrier before hiring a North Carolina workers’ comp attorney.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that two members of our personal injury team in Raleigh, Justin Osborn and Joe Budd, have been recognized as members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America. Founded in 1993, fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers have been selected as members.
Read MoreFor a second (and third) straight year, our founding partners, Matt Gambale and Seth Beckley, were recognized as “Rising Stars” by North Carolina Super Lawyers, a designation earned by less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state. Matt was named a Top Criminal Defense Attorney in Raleigh, NC and Seth was named a Top Personal Injury Attorney in Raleigh, NC.
Read MoreDetermining the average settlement for a North Carolina personal injury case is difficult because there are so many different types and severity of injuries. In North Carolina, according to statewide statistics, smaller personal injury cases settle for an average of $52,900, but a number of facts and factors go into the value of a case. We discuss those here:
Read MoreOn December 3rd, our own, Justin Osborn, will be joining Clio’s Innovate Legal Online Series for a panel discussion on law firm innovation and the need for providing legal services to overlooked and underserved markets.
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