Can I sue Uber or Lyft if I’m Injured In a Car Accident?

Uber and Lyft are popular rideshare services, especially in North Carolina cities like Raleigh, Durham and Charlotte. These services are convenient, affordable, and help reduce drunk driving, among other benefits. However, Uber accidents sometimes happen and can result in serious injury. In these cases, clients often wonder, “Can I sue Uber if I’m injured in […]

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Can I Sue if I Was the Passenger in a Car Accident?

Our North Carolina car accident lawyers are often asked, “Can I sue if I was the passenger in a car accident?” The answer is simple: yes, you can file a lawsuit against an at-fault driver in a car accident. Passengers are not in control of the vehicle so, in most cases, are not even partially liable for a car […]

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What is the Car Accident Lawsuit Process?

Have you been injured in a car accident? You may be thinking about the car accident lawsuit process to seek justice and compensation for your injuries. With more than 220+ years of combined legal experience, our North Carolina car accident lawyers have been fighting for justice for car accident injury victims for more than three […]

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Settlement Check After a Car Accident?

“When Will I Get My Car Accident Settlement Check?” If you’ve been injured in a car accident and filed a claim or lawsuit, you may be wondering: How long does it take to get a settlement check after a car accident? As is often the case in personal injury law, the best answer is that it depends on […]

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North Carolina “Move Over” Law: Do I Have to Move for Police Cars?

The “Move Over” law in North Carolina requires motorists to move their vehicles away from the lane closest to parked law enforcement, emergency, or utility vehicles. The “Move Over” law is intended to protect emergency and utility workers and reduce the chances of an auto accident occurring when vehicles are stopped along the road. Our North […]

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Road Construction Caused My Accident, Who Is Liable?

Road construction is dangerous for construction workers and drivers alike. Although construction is necessary to repair and maintain North Carolina’s roadways, it can cause more harm than good while projects are underway. Crews too close to the road, uneven shoulders, confusing detours, bright lights, and road defects such as trenches and debris can all cause […]

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Bus Accidents: A Quick Event with Long-Term Effects

Many people rely on public transportation to get around the city in which they live. This includes city, school or activity, church, charter, and coach buses. It is imperative the driver and company responsible for these buses use caution. Unfortunately, collisions involving buses still occur. Many bus accidents are due to the negligence of the […]

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Are Drivers Getting Away with Running Over Protesters in North Carolina?

Protesting has been going on for centuries in one form or another. In many cases, it’s a peaceful way for people to gather together and express their mutual desire for a social change or disagreement with a current or proposed law. However, in some instances, protests can grow out of control, leading to violence. In […]

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Can Children File a Claim After a Pedestrian Car Accident?

When children are injured by vehicles, it is a bit different to file a claim after a pedestrian car accident. Very young children are incapable of negligence under North Carolina law. In addition, drivers have a responsibility to keep a look out for pedestrians in residential areas or neighborhoods. In this video, North Carolina car […]

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What Should Drivers Do If Their Car Stalls on Railroad Tracks?

A recent collision involving a train and car serves as a reminder that few of us know what to do if our car stalls on train tracks. Per WITN-TV, last month, one person was killed and another person was seriously injured when their car was hit by a train after the vehicle broke down on […]

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