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North Carolina law dictates a time limit for those who want to file a civil suit. This time limit is called the “statute of limitations.” Failure to file within the time limit usually results in the case being dismissed. The statute of limitations is relatively easy to determine for folks
North Carolina law protects medical care providers who treat personal injury claimants by providing a limited lien against any settlement or verdict. See, N.C.G.S. § 44-49. By its express terms, the statute also protects those providing ambulance services. However, unlike other medical service providers, EMS providers may also file a
If you have sustained a personal injury in a North Carolina automobile accident, you are entitled to file a third-party liability claim against the responsible driver’s automobile insurance company. The insurance company may then make a monetary settlement offer as compensation for your personal injuries. In many cases, the value
A back contusion is a type of soft tissue personal injury caused by blunt trauma to muscle, tendon, or ligament. If you have sustained a back contusion due to a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you are entitled to fair personal injury compensation. The Raleigh car accident attorneys
While most knee injuries are not life-threatening, they do tend to result in significant disruption to one’s life and a great deal of physical pain and suffering. A tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the more common car accident knee injuries. If you have sustained an
Not wearing your seatbelt can lead to life-changing personal injuries if youare involved in a car accident. Contrary to popular belief, failure towear your seatbelt does not prevent you from recovering personal injurycompensation if another driver causes an automobile accident. Automobileinsurance adjusters may attempt to persuade you that you were
If you suffer an injury that temporarily prevents you from working, you are entitled to compensation for your period of disability. This can come in the form of lost wages or wage earning capacity, depending on your situation. In the event that you were employed at the time of your
The strong force of high-speed car and truck accidents can lead to serious head injuries, including concussions and brain contusions. In some cases, these injuries can cause permanent impairments and disabilities that affect one’s day-to-day activities and overall quality of life. If you are suffering from an automobile accident concussion or
North Carolina employment injuries typically must be handled as workers’ compensation claims. Unless one of the very few exceptions apply, the employee may not bring his or her claim against the employer as a civil lawsuit filed in North Carolina Superior Court. However, if a third party’s negligence caused the
