June 29, 2025
Liability for Injuries Caused by Snow and Ice on Commercial Properties
Winter conditions in North Carolina are cold, icy, and inconvenient if you need to venture out, but they also increase the risk of injury. When you walk into a business or cross a parking lot, you have every reason to expect the property will be safe, but ice and snow create hazards when surfaces aren’t […]
Read This PostJune 25, 2025
The Impact of Building Code Violations on Premises Liability Cases
When you walk into a store, restaurant, or apartment building, you expect the space to be safe. You shouldn’t have to worry about injuring yourself on broken stairs, poor lighting, or missing handrails. But when property owners cut corners or ignore safety rules, accidents happen and people get hurt. Many of these rules are written […]
Read This PostJune 24, 2025
What is the ‘Attractive Nuisance’ Doctrine in Premises Liability Cases?
Children are naturally curious. This means that even older kids are drawn to things that seem fun, even when those things aren’t safe. A trampoline in an open yard, an old shed on the back of a property, or an unfenced pool can all catch their attention in an instant and inspire them to check […]
Read This PostMay 30, 2025
What is the Difference in Liability for Injuries on Public vs. Private Property?
Susan is out for a walk in Freedom Park, enjoying the sunny afternoon. As she crosses the famous bridge with all the lovers’ locks, she trips over uneven paving and falls, fracturing her ankle. At the same time, Zach visits a friend’s house in Dilworth for a small get-together. As he walks through the front […]
Read This PostMay 14, 2025
Understanding the Role of Eyewitness Testimony in Car Accident Cases
When you’re injured in a car accident, you’ll have your own version of events. The problem is that the at-fault driver will too, and they’ll be as persuasive as possible to avoid the consequences. Fortunately, if there were credible witnesses to the crash, they can provide an objective opinion that carries a lot of weight […]
Read This PostMarch 26, 2025
The Role of Social Media in Car Accident Claims
You’re driving on I-40 near Raleigh when a distracted driver fails to look up from their phone in time and rear-ends your vehicle. The back of your car is badly damaged and you suffer a neck injury that forces you to take time away from your job. A few days after you file a personal […]
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