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…
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…
Sometimes, an employer or insurer may deny a workers’ comp claim. If your North Carolina workers’ compensation claim is denied, you can file a formal claim with the North Carolina Industrial Commission to appeal the denial and request a hearing. The Industrial Commission will hold a hearing to consider evidence, testimony, and arguments to decide…
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…
Employees who suffer an injury at work may have the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, North Carolina’s workers’ comp laws also specify what “at work” entails. Under North Carolina’s going and coming rule for workers’ comp, injuries employees suffer while traveling between home and work may not qualify for benefits. That said, there…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When you get hurt at work, you may expect to receive workers’ compensation benefit payments to help with your recovery. However, your employer or its insurer may deny your claim, either due to a genuine belief that you do not qualify for workers’ comp or to avoid paying you benefits. Fortunately, North Carolina’s workers’ compensation…
