The term “Never Event” refers to shocking medical errors—such as wrong-site surgery—that should never occur. Surgical devices left inside a surgical opening exemplifies a medical “never event” We handle medical malpractices cases involving the accidental deposit of a medical device into a surgical opening. Medical devices are left behind during surgery comprises a “never event”.… Read More »Medical “never events”: when medical devices are left behind during surgery
Injured in an accident? Prepare for your medical history to take center stage. One challenging aspect in a personal injury case is how preexisting medical conditions factor into your claim. If you were injured in a car or another accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may have concerns. You might wonder how a previous… Read More »Preexisting Medical Conditions
Clients fire attorneys for various reasons. For example, a client can fire an attorney arbitrarily. Or a client can fire an attorney for work dissatisfaction. An attorney’s neglect may result in termination. But can an attorney fire a client? If your attorney fires you during a pending case, you may feel confused and stressed. Whether… Read More »Your Attorney Fired You: What to Do Right Away
In North Carolina, underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is designed to protect you if you are involved in a car accident with an underinsured. NC does not require UIM coverage for drivers. However, it is highly recommended. UIM coverage availability has requirements. Failure to meet the requirements can result in UIM coverage denial, even if you… Read More »Maximizing UIM Car Accident Settlements in North Carolina
While T-bone accidents can be scary and dangerous in any scenario, the situation worsens when a big truck is involved. The force of impact from a multi-ton commercial truck can cause devastating injuries, long-lasting disabilities, or even death. If you are T-boned by a large truck, you could be left dealing with significant medical expenses,… Read More »T-Boned by a Big Truck?
When someone loses their life because of another party’s negligence, Texas law provides two main paths to seek compensation: wrongful death claims and survival actions. The Texas Supreme Court recently issued several key rulings that change how courts interpret and apply the rules governing damages in these cases. If you lost a loved one because… Read More »Developments in TX Wrongful Death and Survival Damages
After an accident in Texas, Illinois, or North Carolina, you might wonder, “Should I hire a lawyer for my injury claim?” While it is not a legal requirement to hire an attorney in Illinois, Texas, or North Carolina, and while it may be possible to file a personal injury claim on your own and still… Read More »Should I Hire a Lawyer for My Injury Claim?
An accident can lead to substantial medical bills. For example, a severe car accident can result in thousands of dollars of medical bills. Medical expenses are a significant component of a settlement. Unfortunately, sometimes insurance companies offer compensation that is not enough to cover the claimant’s medical expenses, let alone other damages. If you find… Read More »What if My Medical Bills are Higher Than My Settlement Offer?
If you are facing a legal issue, such as a car accident claim, one of the first questions you might have is, “Do I have to go to court?” For many people, the idea of going before a judge can feel stressful and overwhelming. Fortunately, if you are dealing with a legal issue, you may… Read More »Do I Have to Go to Court?
Real estate buyers, sellers, and agents often assume that a transaction is finished following the property closing. But, as the 2021 North Carolina Supreme Court case, Cummings v. Carroll, demonstrates, legal issues can arise after the keys are handed over in cases involving undisclosed material facts. Case Background Plaintiffs purchased the property which has previously… Read More »Understanding the Duty to Disclose Material Facts
Relation Insurance, Inc. v. Pilot Risk Management Consulting, LLC (2024 NCBC 46) is a notable decision from the North Carolina Business Court involving complex issues of trade secret misappropriation, breach of employment agreements, and employee solicitation. The case centers around a dispute between Relation Insurance, Inc. (“Relation”), an insurance brokerage, and Pilot Risk Management Consulting,… Read More »Relation Insurance v. Pilot Risk Management – Understanding Trade Secrets & Confidentiality
Our client was t-boned by a big truck–while preparing for trial, our policy limits settlement victory put $442,224 in her pocket While we prepared for a January 2025 trial, our client received a large settlement offer. The facts were bad for the defendants. And we continued to discovery, even near trial, additional damaging facts. While… Read More »Settlement Victory: client pockets $442,224 for Truck Accident
