Cars today come with multiple safety features meant to protect occupants in a crash. What happens when one of those features is the thing that causes injury? If you aren’t at least somewhat familiar with how airbags respond in a
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February 17th, 2017Understanding Why Rollover Accidents Occur
February 15th, 2017It’s not uncommon to hear of a rollover accident in the news. Typically, the story begins with tales of someone speeding, making a quick maneuver and ending up on their roof. There is a reason these accidents are in the
Read MoreOffensive Driving May be the New Recommendation
February 13th, 2017Think 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
Read MoreCorporal Punishment Being Phased Out in NC
February 3rd, 2017Depending 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
Read MoreWhat To Do If a Car Hits Your House
February 3rd, 2017It’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
Read MoreParty for the Big Game? Do It Safely
January 30th, 2017The 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
Read MoreThe Difference Between Compensatory and Punitive Damage
January 18th, 2017When 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
Read MoreCharlotte School of Law Sued for $5 Million
January 17th, 2017In 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
Read MoreTypes of Damages You May be Awarded After a Car Accident
January 16th, 2017If 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
Read MorePolice Reports Are Not Always Right
January 11th, 2017Car 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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