What to Do When You Receive a Demand Letter
August 30, 2024 | News & InsightsImagine the scenario: You receive an official-looking letter written on law firm stationary claiming that you are at fault for someone else’s injuries. The letter takes an accusatory tone, backing...
How Statutes of Limitations Work in North Carolina
July 31, 2024 | News & InsightsDefendants in personal injury cases have many defenses available to them. For example, that a plaintiff has failed to prove one or more of the elements of negligence in their claim is a fairly simple...
Personal Injury Fraud and Its Consequences
June 28, 2024 | News & InsightsAmericans have a reputation for being litigious and eager to pursue personal injury lawsuits, even for seemingly minor injuries. While trigger-happy plaintiffs can be an annoyance, they are not...
Witnesses play a pivotal role in personal injury cases, and often, the most important witnesses in any case are expert witnesses. These witnesses are trained professionals who assist the parties in...
In the personal injury law realm, medical malpractice claims are among the most serious. Negative medical outcomes can have lifelong consequences for patients, in some cases significantly affecting...
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...
Exceptions to Contributory Negligence in North Carolina
December 29, 2023 | News & InsightsIt is a general principle of personal injury law that a tortfeasor (i.e., the party who commits a tort) is liable to the party injured by their behavior. However, like virtually all legal doctrines,...