Wrongful Death in North Carolina
The death of a loved one is never easy, but it can be particularly difficult when the death occurs due to the negligence of another. When your loved one passes away unexpectedly, they can leave the family with a large void. The family of a wrongful death victim may be owed compensation for their damages. An experienced North Carolina wrongful death attorney can help you and your family during this stressful time.
What is Wrongful Death?
Injured Construction Worker to Receive 2.4 Million Settlement
A construction worker injured on the job last year is set to receive a settlement in the amount of $2.4 million. The 32-year-old accident victim suffered severe injuries while working at a construction site in Raleigh in October of 2021. Construction accidents occur all too frequently, and when they do, they can result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. If you or a loved one was hurt in a construction accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. An experienced personal injury attorney will help you resolve your claim and get the money you deserve.
Worker Hurt in Trench Collapse
Toy Safety
As the holidays approach, parents and others need to be aware of toy safety. While we want to give our kids fun toys, sometimes a toy can be dangerous. A dangerous toy can lead to injuries and fatalities in some cases. November is toy safety awareness month. It is a way to bring attention to the critical safety factors that you should review before you purchase a toy or allow your child to play with one. If your child or anyone else is hurt due to a toy malfunction or design flaw, you could be owed money for any injuries that resulted. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney will help you assess the situation and guide you through the claim process.
Types of Toy-Related Injuries and Damages
Truck Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Raleigh
A serious accident resulted in one death and other injuries in Raleigh. A truck driver veered off the road and hit a pedestrian walking nearby. The driver did not immediately stop, but instead overcompensated and ran across all lanes of traffic, ending by hitting a tree on the opposite side of the road. The fatal crash happened at about 5 pm on Fox Road near Thales Academy in Raleigh. The 65-year-old pedestrian died, and the passenger of the truck was injured in the accident. The driver was taken into custody and charged with DWI along with several other charges.
Pedestrians Have the Right of Way
Stay Safe During Holiday Travel
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, more and more Americans will be hitting the roads. Air travel has been expensive and unpredictable, with many flights leaving passengers stranded due to cancellations. This, coupled with stable gas prices, may make it more appealing for people to drive to their holiday destinations. Last year, more than 50 million people traveled by road during the Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving weekend officially begins on Wednesday evening and ends on Sunday night.
What Causes Holiday Accidents?
Fitness centers and gyms are more popular than ever. There are 32,270 fitness centers in the United States, as of July 2021 and more than 73 million people use fitness centers. The fitness industry has enjoyed almost continuous growth until the pandemic. Since the pandemic, fitness centers are getting back to normal with millions of people who have memberships. Injuries during fitness activities are relatively common and may occur for a variety of reasons. If you were hurt due to negligence, you could be owed money for your injuries.
Accidents happen quickly, and when they do, they can result in devastating injuries and damages. There may be more than one factor that contributes to a crash. In some cases, weather plays a part in the cause of a crash. Inclement weather can result in situations that are dangerous. Weather interacts with road conditions to make driving difficult or hazardous. When road conditions are dangerous, drivers need to take special precautions or stay off the roadways to avoid accidents.
Accidents are common and can happen in an instant. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities reached an all-time high in 2021. Chances are great that at some time in your life you will be involved in a traffic accident. Fortunately, most accidents are minor fender-benders. However, sometimes a crash results in severe injuries, lifelong disabilities, or fatalities. When an accident happens that is caused by someone’s negligence, that person is responsible for any damages.
A serious injury can be more than just painful. It can result in lengthy medical treatment and ongoing rehabilitation. It can also cause you some other damages, such as lost wages because you are unable to work during recovery. In some cases, an injury may be disabling. The negligent party should be responsible for paying for your costs including economic and non-economic damages. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney will help guide the process to obtain the compensation you deserve.
New Court Ruling Allows Nurses to Be Held Accountable in Personal Injury Claims
Charlotte Injury Lawyers Blog