Compensation after an accident takes in a lot of factors, from medical costs to lost wages. Some accidents may leave you injured and out of work for a few days. Other injuries like spinal cord injuries start with high costs and get worse from there. The National...
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How to identify and treat brachial plexus palsy in infants
The brachial plexus refers to a network of nerves. Its function is to send signals to the shoulder, arm and hand from the spinal cord. Mayo Clinic associates difficult births with brachial plexus palsy. Infants with high birth weight, prolonged labor or breech...
What is the outlook for Erb’s palsy?
North Carolina mothers like you hope for smooth, relatively easy births. This expectation is not without precedence. America has one of the lowest rates of infant mortality rates in the world. The same goes for the rate of birth injuries. But this makes it even more...
Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted the illness even if they feel fine. While the virus has existed in the...
Think Before You Settle Your Car Accident Case
The desire of car accident victims to quickly settle their claims with insurance adjusters is understandable. An injured person may want to focus on healing rather than fighting a protracted legal battle. In most cases, however, quickly settling a car accident claim...
Key Reasons to Consult with an Attorney Following Your Accident
If you’ve been injured due to the negligent or reckless actions of another, it is very likely that the thought of consulting with a lawyer has crossed your mind. You may hesitate for several reasons, including the often-mistaken belief that the facts of your case are...
Laws Pertaining to North Carolina Bicyclists
In order to ensure the safety of bicyclists, North Carolina legislators have crafted a set of rules that bicyclists should follow when on the road. The rules are designed to treat bicycles like motor vehicles, because drivers and bicyclists are responsible for...
Premises Liability — A Nuanced Area of Personal Injury Law
Premises liability deals with unsafe property conditions that result in an injury to a visitor to the property. While the concept of premises liability law may seem straightforward, its application can be complex and nuanced depending on the facts of a particular...
Federal and State Governments Begin Focusing on Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a contributing factor in 31 percent of all injury-related deaths in the United States. TBI rates are generally higher for male victims than for female victims. Adults that...
Dog Bite Claims Increasing in North Carolina
While some view dog bites as a comical topic, those who have been seriously hurt find nothing funny about their injuries. Dog attack injuries remain an epidemic that has even resulted in the death of helpless victims. North Carolina in top 15 states with dog bite...