When you are involved in a crash in North Carolina, you might sustain injuries and economic losses. An accident involving a large truck can be much more dangerous, however. Truck accidents differ from other motor vehicle accidents in several important ways, and injury...
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What are some common causes of car accidents in North Carolina?
Nobody thinks they're going to get into an accident when they get behind the wheel of a car in North Carolina. Yet, thousands of accidents happen every year. You can't predict exactly what's going to happen on the road, but you can take precautions to ensure that you...
Social media posts can complicate the divorce process
Those going through a divorce may endure some of the most challenging times in their lives. Spouses can feel relieved, hurt, angry and isolated all in the same day. These emotions can be powerful and prompt you to vent online, perhaps reaching out to family or friends...
How will you work out custody in your North Carolina divorce?
Working out your child custody agreement may be the most difficult part of your divorce. Even if you and your spouse are parting on peaceful terms, you may have different ideas of what an ideal custody schedule looks like. If your split is contentious, though, trying...
DWI convictions can have a long-term impact
No one wants a Driving While Impaired (DWI) conviction on their record. It may be a painful reminder of mistakes made, or perhaps it has a very real financial impact upon your life. North Carolina has six DWI levels, including severe penalties at all levels like a...
Those injured in a motor vehicle crash often need an attorney
Not every accident or fender-bender needs legal action when there is an ambulance trip to the ER. Perhaps both drivers were unharmed in the collision, or an animal on the road caused the crash. In some instances, the injured may have been responsible for their own...
Why more millennials are getting prenups
When you hear the word “prenuptial agreement,” you might think of a contract intended for a Kardashian – someone with exorbitant income whose “I dos” aren’t really expected to last. But for the average Jane and Joe – the middle-income couple who has every intention of...
Guess what? Multitasking is a myth (and that’s why drivers crash)
No doubt, you've heard somebody say the words "I'm a good multitasker" before -- and maybe you've even said it yourself. However, multitasking doesn't actually exist -- at least not the way that most people think.Studies have shown that when people are doing more than...
When do the police have to read you your rights?
Maybe you got into a fight with someone and the police were called and you got arrested. Perhaps you were picked up on suspicion of drunk driving. Maybe it was something else. Either way, you kept waiting for the arresting officer to launch into the "Miranda" warning...
Two important discussions for those getting divorced in 2020
Those going through a divorce this year will face questions that those getting divorced in 2019 did not need to ask. The current coronavirus pandemic has impacted family lives, the legal system and the divorce process. Two specific examples of the impact of COVID-19...