Four people were killed and one person was severely injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a sedan on Wednesday, June 7th in Vass. Police reports indicate that the fatal crash took place on Lobelia Road in the area of McGill Road, in Vass, North Carolina at about 11:00 a.m. Can I still…
Attorney Rick Shapiro put together an in-depth summary of North Carolina personal injury and wrongful death laws. This guide is intended to assist both prospective clients and attorneys unfamiliar with North Carolina tort law by providing answers to important legal questions. Read the In-Depth North Carolina Personal Injury Law Guide Here The guide answers questions…
If you are attempting to pursue a malpractice case after having signed a waiver, you are not alone. At best, medical malpractice claims are an emotionally draining and extremely challenging undertaking. It is not uncommon for medical facilities to require their patients to sign a consent form or a waiver prior to treatment, so it…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently exploring the need for a side underride guard requirement in commercial trucks. Side underride guards are safety devices installed on the sides of trucks to prevent passenger vehicles from sliding underneath the truck in the event of a side collision. This issue has gained significant attention…
The truth is that both serious and minor traffic accidents can result in injuries to those involved. Although a lot of people correlate heavy vehicle damage to catastrophic injuries, that is not always the case. The amount of damage to the vehicles is in no way indicative of the injuries endured by its occupants. It…