Pursuant to North Carolina law, anyone operating or riding on a motorcycle is required to wear a helmet that is properly secured and meets all federal regulations. This law is intended to keep riders safe. A report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the proper use of motorcycle helmets saves…
On Saturday, April 8th, Smokey Park Highway in the city of Asheville was shut down for several hours as road crews worked to clean up a major fuel spill from a multi-vehicle accident that sent two people to a local hospital. What should I do after being injured in a North Carolina multi-vehicle accident? According…
Having to file a Virginia wrongful death lawsuit is not something that most people plan ahead for. Although going to court understandably sounds extremely overwhelming and a little scary, pursuing your claim and holding someone accountable for the death of your loved one will go a lot more smoothly if you have dependable legal counsel…
The U.S. Coast Guard reported that nearly 660 people throughout the United States were killed in recreational boating accidents in 2021 while thousands more were injured. Surprisingly, about 76% of all deadly boating accidents took place on crafts where the person operating the boat had undergone absolutely no boat safety training. How do boating accidents…
When you are injured, you might be eligible to pursue a tort or personal injury claim against the person liable for your losses. This makes it possible for you to collect financial compensation for injuries and other damages. This seems relatively straightforward so what is vicarious liability and when does it come into play? What…