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A hit-and-run that results in a death is a difficult burden for the family of the deceased in more ways than one. Grieving the loss of a loved one is the most important task. For that reason, having dedicated hit-and-run attorneys on your side after a tragedy can give you
Elevators are supposed to be a safe part of everyday life, and, most of the time, they are safe. Unfortunately, though, some elevator owners and technicians fail to take necessary precaution to keep their elevators safe. Given the very nature of elevators, even a simple mistake by an owner or
Like many states, North Carolina has dram shop liability laws intended to hold bar owners, bartenders, servers, and restaurant owners responsible for negligently serving an underage patron who causes an automobile crash, injuring or killing an innocent third party. North Carolina’s statute is found at N.C. Gen. Stat. § 18B-121.
Big-box hardware stores such as Lowe’s and Home Depot essentially operate as warehouses open to the public. Unfortunately, warehouses can be extremely dangerous, and many individuals suffer hardware store injuries requiring medical attention. If Lowe’s or Home Depot’s employees fail to take reasonable safety precautions or perform their tasks in
In light of a recent gas can explosion in Charlotte where a toddler was severely burned, we thought it would be timely to revisit safety standards for one of the most common household hazards: your gas can. WCNC-TV News — A 1-year-old is in critical condition after being badly burned; Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Typically, after any North Carolina motor vehicle collision, the responding law-enforcement agency will create a write-up for the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Crash reports serve a critical function – preserving basic information regarding the accident and those involved. The Department of Motor Vehicles refers to these reports as
One of the best things about the Raleigh-Durham area is the availability of recreational activities, including boating opportunities. Anyone who has been to Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, or Harris Lake in the middle of the summer knows that Wake County is home to countless jet skiers, kayakers, speed boaters, fishers,
The goal of every plaintiff’s attorney is to obtain total compensation for the client and the case’s full value. Very few attorneys prefer to try a case before a jury rather than settle the claim before trial. A good settlement is almost always better than a good verdict. A settlement
Only four states — North Carolina, Alabama, Maryland, and Virginia — still follow contributory negligence. In cases where a plaintiff is found to have contributed to their damages, a plaintiff is barred from recovery, including cases such as auto and trucking accidents, premises liability, product liability, and professional liability. Maginnis Howard assists personal injury clients
Psychopharmacology is the study of the control and change of behavior through the use of medications. There has been tremendous growth in the development and use of psychotropic drugs over the last twenty to thirty years. Psychotropic drugs are medications that act upon the mind, thereby altering behavior, emotion, or