Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 19, 2015 | Personal Injury
North Carolina, along with everyone other state, has enacted statutory restrictions on the time allowed to bring a civil action forward. In North Carolina, state laws mandate that a personal injury claim be brought forward within three years of discovering the injury or when the injury should have been discovered. If the incident resulted in […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 19, 2015 | Personal Injury
In North Carolina, punitive damages may be awarded only if the defendant is liable for compensatory damages, such as medical expenses and pain and suffering, and one of the following aggravating factors is present and related to the injury for which compensatory damages were awarded: (1) fraud, (2) malice, or (3) willful or wanton conduct. […]
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Yes, most civil disputes in North Carolina must be mediated before they can be adjudicated in court. This mediation requirement applies to lawsuits filed in Superior Court, District Court, and the North Carolina Business Court. In injury cases, mediation is required after a lawsuit has been filed and the parties have had sufficient time to […]
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Interrogatories are governed by Rule 33 of North Carolina’s Rules of Civil Procedure. Interrogatories are questions which one party may serve on another party, whether or not adverse, which are to be answered in writing under oath. Generally, they must be answered and returned within 30 days and there can be no more than 50 […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2015 | Veterans Benefits
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Attorneys If you were harmed by another person’s negligence while stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, you may have a personal injury claim. Just because an accident happens on an Air Force base does not mean you are unable to hold the responsible party accountable for their […]
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Fort Bragg Accident Attorneys Named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg, Fort Bragg is an installation of the U.S. Army based in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Although the base houses a large number of military personnel, its citizens sometimes find themselves in legal scenarios outside the jurisdiction of the military. If you were involved in a […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Has Your SSDI Claim Been Rejected? If your application or appeal for Social Security disability benefits has been denied, don’t be discouraged — you still have legal options and we would love to help if we can. For a FREE consultation with an experienced North Carolina disability lawyer, please call (800) 525-7111. We can evaluate […]
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What is the SSDI claims process like? What happens once you file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits? In this article, our North Carolina disability lawyers will walk through the SSDI claims process and what you can expect when applying for disability (or appealing a denial). If you need help with a disability claim, […]
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“What types of benefits are available for disability?” It’s a question our North Carolina disability lawyers hear a lot from clients. We’ll do our best to answer this important question in this article. There are many different kinds of disability benefits available from the government, depending on the circumstances in each unique case. The reality […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Conditions Our North Carolina disability lawyers are often asked, “what are the Social Security disability conditions that may qualify me for benefits?” There are many qualifying Social Security disability conditions that may entitle you to benefits. However, the criteria are often very strict, and the outcome of a disability application or appeal […]
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