Enjoying a walk or riding a bike to get around Asheville is pretty standard. People do it all the time. Despite that, there are still pedestrian and bicycle accidents that happen. Drivers need to be more aware of pedestrians and cyclists because these two groups of...
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How to survive a high-asset divorce with your future intact
Divorce is on the horizon, and there’s a lot at stake. You and your spouse have acquired quite a bit of wealth and there are considerable assets that need to be divided. You’re concerned, however, that your spouse may not play fair. What can you do to protect yourself...
Do you have a personal injury claim based on premises liability?
Any spotlighting of the personal injury universe in North Carolina and nationally must quickly note just how vast and varied it is. Legions of drivers and their passengers – as well as bicyclists and pedestrians – are injured and sometimes tragically killed in motor...
Spousal support and divorce: What North Carolina residents should know
Alimony, or spousal support, is generally awarded after separation or divorce when one half of the couple is somehow financially dependent upon the other and either can’t maintain their standard of living or meet their financial needs without some assistance. What...
Tips for maintaining discipline across two households
Disciplining kids can be one of the most difficult things for newly-separated or divorced parents to do. Children often don’t make it easy. They learn quickly how to play one parent against another. Parents often don’t make it easy on each other. Let’s look at a few...
Pedestrian hit after 2:00 a.m. in North Carolina
A pedestrian in Charlotte, North Carolina, recently lost their life when they were hit by a car. The accident happened on I-85, in the southbound lanes, and it took place around 2:30 a.m. The North Carolina Highway Patrol did report that the incident only took one...
Signs of dangerous stairs
One of the most high-traffic areas in any home is the stairway. The same, to a degree, goes for hotels, office buildings, restaurants and other buildings. The stairs see consistent traffic in a way that can wear them out faster than other areas of flooring. This is a...
Does your teen drink?
When parents are asked if their teenage child drinks alcohol, most of them quickly say that they certainly do not. They may cite the legal side of things, noting that it is illegal, or they may talk about personal or religious reasons for refraining from drinking. But...
Don’t forego medical care if you’ve been involved in a crash
After a car crash, you may feel a little bit stunned. Many people are in shock and numb. Others are angry and just want to go home and rest. It's a normal response to want to get on with your day, especially if you don't believe that you've been hurt. Unfortunately,...
What you can learn from a trial separation
If you're thinking about getting divorced but you're not quite ready to do it yet, you may want to consider a trial separation. This is where couples live apart for a short time -- much in the same way that many young couples cohabitate before marriage. They want to...