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Eyes on the Road: What to Do If Injured By a Distracted Driver

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

April 26, 2021

Driving while multitasking is an accident waiting to happen. Each year, distracted driving kills thousands of people and injures hundreds of thousands more. It's a growing epidemic that led to April being designated…

Roadway Construction Zone Accidents in North Carolina

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

March 10, 2021

North Carolina's population continues to grow, and that means more highways and other roads being built for our increasing population. Also, existing roadways often need maintenance or rehabilitation. This wor…

Recovering Punitive Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Cases

Written By Xavier D. Lightfoot and Jeremy M. Wilson

September 30, 2020

When an accident happens due to someone else's negligence, an injured person is able to recover compensatory damages from the at-fault party or their insurance carrier. For instance, if an innocent driver is injured…

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What To Do First if You Are Involved in a Car Accident in North Carolina

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

May 13, 2020

As a result of "stay at home" orders and other social distancing guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19, fewer North Carolinians are driving. In fact, recent news stories report that some car insurance compa…

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Identifying All Sources of Underinsured Motorist Coverage for Injured Parties in NC Car Accident Cases

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

January 17, 2020

Underinsured Motorist ("UIM") coverage is an incredibly important source of insurance in car accident cases involving personal injuries. Liability insurance pays claims for someone when they are at-fault for an acci…

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The Effect of Immigration Status on Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

October 25, 2019

Sadly, accidents happen, and individuals are injured across our state in all sorts of different ways. When the victim is a recent immigrant to the United States, they sometimes have questions about how immigration s…

North Carolina Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

August 9, 2019

Everyday individuals unfortunately are injured across North Carolina in all sorts of different ways—from car wrecks, to "slip/trip and falls," to other accidents. And, sadly, these injuries sometimes involve c…

North Carolina Birth Injury Cases

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

April 17, 2019

The majority of the time medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, provide excellent care to their patients. However, sometimes care is provided that falls well below acceptable professional standards. Wh…

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Why People Hire Personal Injury Attorneys

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

April 3, 2019

Sadly, individuals are injured across North Carolina every day in many different ways. When injuries, or even deaths, happen, it often isn't the injured or deceased person's fault. In these cases, the injured …

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What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Attorney

Written By Lynwood P. Evans

August 22, 2018

When accidents, injuries, or even deaths happen, often it isn't the injured or deceased person's fault. When Bad Things Happen In many cases, if the injured or deceased person is not at fault, an insurer may step …

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North Carolina Cases Involving Traumatic Brain Injuries

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

February 28, 2018

A traumatic brain injury ("TBI") results from a specific traumatic event causing some type of damage to the brain. Such trauma could be the head being struck by an object or being jolted by a collision, or even having an o…

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Wrongful Death Claims in North Carolina

Written By A. Charles Ellis and Jeremy M. Wilson

February 7, 2018

Introduction When someone is injured by the negligence of another, the injured party often has a legal claim against the at-fault party under North Carolina law. Sadly, however, sometimes these incidents result in the de…

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Liability, Damages, and Negligence: What Victims Need to Know About North Carolina Trucking Accidents

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

October 20, 2017

Commercial trucking is essential to the North Carolina economy. According to one source, over 70% of all freight tonnage in the United States is moved on trucks, and there are 3.6 million heavy-duty commercial trucks…

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Types of Insurance That May Apply if You Are Injured in a Car Accident in North Carolina

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

June 28, 2017

In 2015, there were over 250,000 reported car accidents in North Carolina. And, unfortunately, statistics suggest that nearly every driver will be involved in at least one car accident in their lifetime. Given …

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Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

June 15, 2017

Introduction It's an unfortunate fact, but every day individuals are injured across our state in all sorts of different ways. When an accident happens, victims or their families often wonder what their rights are: I…

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Eyes on the Road: What to Do If Injured By a Distracted Driver

Roadway Construction Zone Accidents in North Carolina

Recovering Punitive Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Cases

What To Do First if You Are Involved in a Car Accident in North Carolina

Identifying All Sources of Underinsured Motorist Coverage for Injured Parties in NC Car Accident Cases

The Effect of Immigration Status on Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina

North Carolina Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors

North Carolina Birth Injury Cases

Why People Hire Personal Injury Attorneys

What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Attorney

North Carolina Cases Involving Traumatic Brain Injuries

Wrongful Death Claims in North Carolina

Liability, Damages, and Negligence: What Victims Need to Know About North Carolina Trucking Accidents

Types of Insurance That May Apply if You Are Injured in a Car Accident in North Carolina

Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina

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