Trampolines are prevalent in backyards across America, and recently entire trampoline parks have popped up in nearly every state. Unfortunately, there are a number of dangers associated with these popular attractions. Thousands of people, the majority of which are children, are injured each year on trampolines. At Riddle & Brantley,...
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Personal Injury
Can You Sue Your City in North Carolina?
Understanding Your Right to Compensation in a Civil Lawsuit Against a Municipality What happens when a municipality, such as a city or county, is responsible for your injuries or the wrongful death of your loved one? Despite what some people think, you are able to sue a local government when...
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How to Pay for a Personal Injury Lawyer After Medical Bills Empty Your Wallet
When you're injured due to someone else's negligence, it can put a dent in your bank account. You may have to miss work to receive treatment or take a pay cut because you can no longer work in the position that you used to. On top of work-related costs, you...
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“Do I Have to Report a Car Accident in North Carolina?”
Do You Have to Report a Car Accident? In North Carolina, the answer is it depends. If the accident does not cause any bodily injury or significant property damage, then North Carolina Law does not require you to report the accident. However, the law does mandate that if there is...
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What is Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement?
Qualified Immunity is a doctrine that protects police officers and other government officials from being sued for monetary damages for violations of constitutional rights. This doctrine does not provide immunity if the officers violated “clearly established” law, which is a defined statutory or constitutional right. Following incidents of alleged police...
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Types of Police Brutality
Many potentially affected by police misconduct ask, “What are the common types of police brutality?” Police brutality is a term used to describe misconduct by a law enforcement officer, often involving excessive use of force, but there are many different types of police brutality. Police brutality is a widely debated...
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AFFF Foam Cancer
Chemical-based firefighting foam is a highly effective fire suppressant that has been sold for many years, primarily for extinguishing jet fuel and petroleum fires. However, firefighting foam may cause AFFF foam cancer in firefighters who were regularly exposed to the foam – most notably kidney, testicular and pancreatic cancers. AFFF...
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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...
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How to File a Car Accident Claim
If you’ve been involved in a car accident — especially if you are injured — what you do in the minutes, hours and days immediately following the accident can make a big difference in determining what kind of settlement you receive. Ultimately, for the best help on how to file...
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What is the Average Settlement for a Truck Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, the consequences can be severe. In addition to the serious injuries, pain and suffering you may experience, there is also potential emotional trauma to contend with, as well as the burden of expensive medical bills. If you’re considering filing a truck accident...
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