Big trucks carry big consequences. Commercial motor vehicle carriers are regulated by the government. Drivers are required to obtain a commercial drivers license, and have to follow regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Driver training programs and regulations have helped reduce the amount of accidents. But despite these efforts, approximately 4,000 large truck […]

The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the at-fault party for bad conduct. Furthermore, punitive damages deter others from similarly bad conduct.  This is different from the intent of compensatory damages which is to make the party whole.  As a result, damages are measured differently when considering compensatory versus punitive damages.   When hearing a […]

Why do I need an attorney? Why can’t I just handle the insurance company myself? The answer is simple. Because the insurance company will have a huge upper-hand. If you have been involved in an accident, whether it be a car, motorcycle, boat, or truck accident, you must not hesitate to immediately seek legal counsel. […]

There is a car accident every 60 seconds in the United States. Most accidents only involve property damage; but unfortunately, people are sometimes seriously injured. If you are involved in a car accident it is important to take some basic steps to protect yourself and your interests. 1. Stop and Protect Yourself: Make sure to […]

Once a jury announces its verdict or a judge decides a case, that’s not necessarily the end.  Sometimes one or more parties may appeal.  This is how a party might challenge the outcome or decisions made by the judge during the course of pretrial motions or at trial.  To initiate the appeal, the appealing party […]

As Wilmington NC nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers, we have seen terrible instances of abuse and neglect occur at nursing home facilities.  Putting a parent or other loved in a nursing home is a difficult and financially costly decision.  It is important to pick the right facility.  First and foremost, you want to ensure […]

The age old question for a personal injury client: How much is my case worth?  Anyone injured in an accident will need this question answered by someone looking out for them.  The insurance company fielding the claim handles thousands of personal injury cases each year.  The insurance adjuster may even have access to sophisticated computer […]