Understanding Non-Economic Damages in North Carolina
March 29, 2024 | News & InsightsThe plaintiff’s goal in any personal injury lawsuit is to obtain monetary damages from the defendant. While some types of damages are fairly straightforward (e.g., medical expenses) others — like...
Effective Defenses to Medical Malpractice Claims
February 29, 2024 | News & InsightsOne of the most significant risks doctors and other healthcare professionals face in their careers is medical malpractice suits. Even if a plaintiff is unsuccessful in proving medical malpractice, the...
Jay Salsman and Ruthie Sheets Obtain Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case in the Eastern District of North Carolina
February 9, 2024 | News & InsightsWritten by Ruthie Sheets Jay Salsman and Ruthie Sheets obtained Summary Judgment in favor of a landowner’s estate in a premises liability case pending in the Eastern District of North Carolina. ...
Strategies for Reducing Your Risk of a Premises Liability Suit
January 31, 2024 | News & InsightsClaims based on injuries that guests suffer while on someone else’s property are among the most common types of personal injury lawsuits. While these claims are often conceived of as “slip and...