Brain damage and spinal cord injuries can lead to a permanent condition called paralysis that significantly changes a person’s life. “Paralysis” is an umbrella term for the loss of sensation and mobility arising from an incident or condition. However, different types of paralysis, like paraplegia and quadriplegia, can impact a…
When you’ve been injured on the job in North Carolina, understanding your rights is key. One of the most important distinctions is between temporary disability vs. permanent disability. These terms refer to two different categories of compensation that serve different purposes, have different eligibility criteria, and offer varying levels of…
People let friends borrow their cars all the time. Unfortunately, this friendly gesture can have liability implications in a car accident. Since car insurance in North Carolina covers specific vehicles, the auto insurance of the vehicle owner will likely have liability if someone borrowed the car and caused an accident….
One of the core legal principles in North Carolina personal injury cases is the concept of negligence. The idea of negligence is that someone who fails their legal duty to use reasonable care to avoid injuring others is responsible for the harm they cause. Many North Carolina personal injury cases…
Lift trucks and forklifts are essential equipment in the warehousing, construction, manufacturing, and logistics industries. However, they also pose significant risks to workers. Equipment failure, operator errors, and other issues can easily cause a forklift to break or its load to fall – potentially leading to catastrophic injuries for workers….
