personal injury

When you pay car insurance, you probably assume you are doing it for a good reason. You likely believe that having it guarantees you will get the money you need if injured in a crash. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. Insurers don’t like paying out as it dents...

If you get involved in a car accident, one of the most important steps to take is simply to seek medical attention. This may be provided by EMTs at the crash scene, for instance, or by the staff at a local emergency room. But it’s important to talk to these medical...

One way that people sometimes become injured on a property that they do not own is when there is negligent or inadequate security. This does not mean that the security officers injured them or that the system in place is what caused their injury. Instead, it means...

You were recently involved in a car accident and it’s taken its toll both physically and mentally. You weren’t to blame, it was the negligence of another driver that caused the wreck.  Your physical injuries are starting to heal but your confidence has really been...

Animal encounters can brighten up even the dreariest drive – provided the animals are at the side of the road, not in it. While the fall is a great time to see roadside wildlife, some beasts will inevitably cross the roads as they travel to mate or find food before...

Distracted driving causes car accidents every day. A lot of them are caused by cellphone use, but not all of them. It’s important to know what other types of distractions there are so that you can avoid them. One common distraction is when people choose to eat or...

A slip-and-fall accident can be much more dangerous than people often assume. Even if you don’t fall from a height, striking your head could lead to a traumatic brain injury. People can also suffer from ailments like back injuries, spinal cord injuries or bone...

There are several requirements you must meet to legally drive in North Carolina. You need to have a driver's license to operate a motor vehicle on public roads. Your vehicle requires formal registration with the state, and you will have to display proof of...

Swimming is an excellent way for adults to keep fit. Pools are also the sites of many fantastic family outings. Nonetheless, swimming pools are potentially dangerous and studies indicate that thousands of accidental deaths occur in pools every year in the U.S. What...

You drive every day to your workplace in Asheville, North Carolina. For years, you have done this and arrived safely in one piece.  Unfortunately, on this occasion, you have been involved in a collision with another vehicle. You’ve sustained injuries that mean you are...