Offensive Driving May be the New Recommendation

February 13th, 2017

Think back to your driver’s education training. If you are like most adult drivers, you were taught that defensive driving was your best option if you wanted to avoid a car accident. The tide may be turning on that bit

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Corporal Punishment Being Phased Out in NC

February 3rd, 2017

Depending on how old you are (and how often you misbehaved as a kid), you may remember being spanked in school for misbehaving. However, you may also be surprised to learn that this kind of punishment is still used in

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What To Do If a Car Hits Your House

February 3rd, 2017

It’s a rare type of car accident but it does happen and, when it does, it is certain to make the news: A car comes off the road and hits a house. It is a story that has most of

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Party for the Big Game? Do It Safely

January 30th, 2017

The Panthers may not be in the biggest football game of the year, but that likely isn’t going to stop you from watching. Maybe you are that person that only watches the Big Game for the commercials. No matter — it’s still

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The Difference Between Compensatory and Punitive Damage

January 18th, 2017

When you hire an attorney and file a personal injury lawsuit, your ultimate goal is to prove that someone has been negligent. Once this has been proven, your attorney will work to prove that the negligent party’s actions caused your

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Charlotte School of Law Sued for $5 Million

January 17th, 2017

In a recent turn of events, two students at the Charlotte School of Law in North Carolina have filed a lawsuit against the institution. In the lawsuit, the two students, Robert C. Barchiesi and Lejla Hadzic, claim the for-profit school

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Types of Damages You May be Awarded After a Car Accident

January 16th, 2017

If you have been involved in a car accident, you may be considering hiring a personal injury lawyer and filing a case in court. It’s typical to have questions, namely: How much is my case worth? Some people avoid filing

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Police Reports Are Not Always Right

January 11th, 2017

Car accidents occur in Charlotte and the rest of North Carolina on an almost daily basis. From minor fender benders to severe collisions, car accidents are often the fault of human error. Whether a person is distracted while driving, changing

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Who Is Liable in a Rental Car Accident?

December 30th, 2016

It’s fairly easy to rent a car during the holiday season. Thousands do it in order to travel from one part of the country to another. You walk into the office, show your driver’s license, hand over a credit card

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Preventing Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries

December 28th, 2016

It’s that time of year. Thousands of people across North Carolina and beyond have waited for just the right type and amount of snow to fall so that they could head to the Ski Beech, Sugar Mountain and other areas to enjoy

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