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North Carolina Dram Shop liability law prohibits bars, restaurants, ABC stores, and other establishments from serving alcohol to certain customers. Juries can hold these businesses liable for damages when their actions result in drunk driving accidents. Similarly, people who serve alcohol at gatherings or parties in their homes could be
All of us have experienced muscle pain of one form or another, whether from overuse, stress, or injury. With rest and some form of therapy, the pain fades, and we soon return to our old selves. But what if the pain does not go away—what if, in fact, it seems
According to the American School Bus Council, 26 million students ride a school bus each school day in the U.S., and most ride twice a day. Students deserve a safe, reliable way to get to school, and school bus crash victims deserve justice. If you or a loved one were injured
North Carolina law requires business and landowners to keep their property safe and secure from dangerous and hazardous conditions. If you suffer a personal injury because of someone’s failure to remove or protect against such a condition, you may be able to state a claim under North Carolina premises liability
The bicep is a muscle located at the front of the upper arm. Two tendons attach the muscle to the bones in the arm and shoulder, which allows movement. A tear in the bicep tendon can be very painful and often require surgery and a long healing process. Something like
Chapter 97 of the North Carolina General Statutes is the Workers Compensation Act. This law controls all aspects of worker’ compensation claims. When a North Carolina employee is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for an injury that occurred while working and the injury was caused by a negligent third-party, the
With COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in place, now more than ever North Carolinians are riding their bicycles as a way to get out of the house. In order to reduce the risk of being injured while riding a bicycle, you should always take safety precautions. Here are some steps you can
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is frequently associated with office workers hunched over a keyboard or chronic texters who never give their thumbs a break. Indeed, posture and repetitive motions like typing are undoubtedly responsible for many CTS cases. However, direct trauma to the hand and wrist in a car accident
For many people in North Carolina, dogs have rightfully earned their status as man’s best friend. They provide a sense of protection and companionship, and can even alleviate a person’s stress, anxiety and high blood pressure. However, many Americans have a sometimes-justifiable fear of dogs, as they can often attack
After a serious car accident, the most important thing is to make sure you seek prompt medical treatment. Unfortunately, not all automobile insurance companies deal fairly with claimants. Most insurance companies hide behind weak liability and medical arguments to force you to take less than reasonable compensation. When this happens,