North Carolina is a beautiful state with urban and rural areas and diverse terrain. Traveling through it can be a delight for the eyes. However, when car accidents cause personal injury, victims or their survivors generally file lawsuits against the party or parties...
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Do I have to let police into my house?
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...
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...
Can you get a DUI without driving your car?
Driving under the influence is a serious offense that entails operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. However, you should understand that you can indeed get a DUI without physically driving your car. This may seem surprising, but various...
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...
When do authorities have the right to search your vehicle?
When a North Carolina law enforcement officer pulls your car over, he or she may request to take a look through it. Whether you have to allow him or her to do so depends on several variables, and knowing when you have the right to refuse the request may go a long way...
3 FAQs about premise liability in North Carolina
Slips and falls happen, but sometimes at no fault of your own. According to the World Health Organization, around 37.3 million falls happen globally each year that require medical attention. If you find yourself part of that number and sustained injuries on someone...
How can parents help their children after a DUI arrest?
As with anyone else, young adults who are around college age are capable of lapses in judgment that bring about consequences beyond what they might foresee in the moment. You likely feel a parental obligation to help your child through the difficult times that come...
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...
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale measure?
Traumatic brain injuries are common following a motor vehicle accident. If you have a loved one who suffered a brain injury, physicians will use the Glasgow coma scale to measure the person's level of consciousness. The GCS is a reliable way for staff to determine the...