North Carolina Legal Blog

Dram shop laws apply to bars, restaurants, and other establishments. The laws hold them accountable for overserving alcohol to patrons who later cause harm to others. They aim to reduce drunk driving accidents and protect the public from preventable injuries caused by intoxicated individuals. In North Carolina, dram shop laws play a critical role in assigning liability when…

Most parking lot car accident claims go through the insurance system. The drivers file claims with their insurers, who then investigate to determine liability and negotiate to settle the case. The claim is resolved when the liable party’s insurer pays the injured party, whether through a settlement or verdict from the court. If you were involved in a…

Shoppers expect a smooth purchasing experience when they visit a store, but that is not always the case. Slip-and-fall accidents can cause serious injury to customers and leave them with expensive medical bills. Victims deserve compensation for these injuries, but the question after an accident is who exactly is liable for paying for the injury? What Is Premises…

After a car accident someone else caused in North Carolina, you can recover compensation not just for new injuries but for the worsening of any pre-existing injuries. The key is to link the aggravation of your condition through medical documentation from both before and after the wreck. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer can handle the process of gathering…

While many motorcycle riders believe lane-splitting can help prevent crashes, the fact remains that lane-splitting is illegal in North Carolina. While it doesn’t explicitly address lane-splitting, state law states that riders must stay within a single traffic lane and not move from that lane until they know they can do so safely. The North Carolina Motorcyclists’ Handbook also…

Five of the deadliest roads in the Jacksonville, North Carolina, area are: Highway 258 Highway 17 Highway 53, which transitions into Western Blvd. Gum Branch Road Sand Ridge Road We all have a part to play in reducing the number of fatal accidents across the state. Recognizing that some roads are more dangerous than others can help all…

North Carolina has some of the harshest personal injury laws in the nation. The Tar Heel State remains one of the few jurisdictions that follows the contributory negligence rule, which only allows personal injury victims to recover compensation if they bear no responsibility for their injuries. Put simply, if a court assigns you even one percent of the…

In North Carolina, the statute of limitations gives you three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under most circumstances. You would most likely lose your ability to seek compensation if you miss this deadline, so it’s important to act quickly to preserve your legal rights. The three-year filing window applies to…

If you’ve lost a loved one and someone else is to blame, you may decide to pursue financial compensation through a wrongful death claim. But who has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit in North Carolina? Under state law, only the personal representative of a decedent can do so. A North Carolina wrongful death attorney from…

If you are injured or suffer vehicle damage in a car accident, you will need a copy of the police accident report to file with an insurance claim. If your accident claim is disputed or you have a disability claim due to injuries sustained in the accident, the police report will be the first piece of evidence needed…