If you were injured in a Virginia car accident that was caused by a negligent driver, a skilled car accident lawyer can help you secure the financial compensation the law says you are entitled to for your damages. Before you sign with a law firm, it is essential to do your due diligence and research…
While the terms “negligence” and “negligence per se” sound strikingly similar, they are, in fact, two very different legal theories that deal with very different burdens of proof. If you plan on filing a North Carolina personal injury claim, it is important to know what differentiates one from the other. Which burden of proof applies…
Last month, a U.S. appeals court tossed out Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to offload thousands of talcum powder cancer lawsuits into bankruptcy court. The company is named as a defendant in approximately 38,000 personal injury lawsuits. Only a handful of these cases have either gone to trial or resolved in settlements, costing the company more…
If a negligent or reckless driver caused your Virginia car accident and subsequent injuries, you need to file a claim with their insurance carrier. By understanding exactly how your claim is going to be investigated, you can avoid a lot of the frustration and confusion of the claims process. This will also help you safeguard…
If you plan to file a personal injury claim against another person whose negligence caused your car accident or premises liability accident in North Carolina, you have a limited amount of time in which to do so. In most cases, the personal injury statute of limitations in North Carolina prohibits lawsuits from being filed more…