If the police show up at your door, do you have to let them in? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. There are several factors to consider when deciding if you need to open the door. When police can enter your home In most cases, the police need a...
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The importance of photographs in personal injury cases
In the aftermath of an accident, documenting the scene through photographs can prove to be an important element in building a strong case for personal injury claims. These visual records serve as invaluable pieces of evidence. They provide a detailed and unambiguous...
What damages can you recover from a car accident case?
The law refers to the recoverable losses incurred from a personal injury case as compensatory damages, which further divide into economic and non-economic damages. Every car accident is different, but there are common damages among most. Economic damages Economic...
How to contest the results of a breath test
Driving under the influence convictions can have lasting effects, including increased insurance rates and denied job applications. If you are facing DUI charges, fighting those charges may be your best chance. There are many misconceptions out there that a DUI charge...
DUI charges and maintaining a CDL license
Given the dangerous outcomes of driving under the influence, the state of North Carolina issues serious consequences for violations of this law. For CDL license holders, the repercussions of a DUI may immediately impact their job and career. People facing DUI charges...
What should you do if you did not cause an accident?
Physical injuries, damaged property and ongoing financial repercussions can all happen as the result of a car accident in North Carolina. Knowing that you were innocent can exacerbate your frustration. In a situation where you suffered because of another's negligence,...
Despite fewer drivers on the road, fatal accidents increase
During 2020, there were fewer drivers on the roads. Because denser traffic increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents, many researchers expected that the number of collisions would decrease. They were wrong. Across the United States, the incidence of fatal motor...
The justice system’s mishandling of the opioid crisis
Some professionals say that the opioid crisis in North Carolina and around the United States has partially been caused by the justice system's mishandling of addicts during and after incarceration. Proponents of rehabilitation for those convicted of drug crimes say...
Pet safety while driving
Whether it is off to the park, going to the grocery store or just taking a joy ride, many North Carolina residents take their dog companions with them in the car. However, too many people do not think to restrain their animal in the car. It can create a seriously...
Who is at fault in a backing out accident?
Backing out of a parking spot or a driveway can be a tedious task for many when blind spots develop. While some vehicles have significant glass in the model design allowing for elimination of blind spots when backing up, some vehicles such as commercial and cargo vans...