You’ve filed a personal injury claim. Now there’s a good chance you’ll need to sit through a deposition before anything gets settled or goes to trial. It sounds intimidating, but once you understand what actually happens, it becomes a lot less scary. A deposition is sworn testimony you give outside of court. The other side’s

Food delivery services and rideshare companies have completely changed how Raleigh’s streets work. You can get almost anything delivered to your door in minutes. But there’s a darker side to this convenience that cyclists know all too well. These services have introduced new dangers that didn’t exist a decade ago. Drivers are juggling apps, food

Construction zones turn familiar streets into something completely different. You’ve got orange cones everywhere, equipment blocking your path, and detours that force you into unfamiliar patterns. These changes create genuinely dangerous conditions. Why Construction Zones Are So Dangerous Active work zones eliminate the predictability you rely on as a pedestrian. Sidewalks close without warning. Sometimes

When a commercial truck is in a wreck, insurance companies don’t just take your word for what happened. They launch their own investigation, often within hours of the accident. Their goal isn’t finding the truth. It’s protecting their bottom line. If you understand how insurers investigate these claims, you’ve got a better shot at fair

You can absolutely sue for more than just physical injuries after an accident. Emotional and psychological harm? That’s real. It’s compensable. And sometimes it’s even worse than the broken bones, but can you actually recover damages for it in North Carolina? Sometimes. What Counts As Emotional Distress We’re not talking about being upset after a

Medical misdiagnosis happens more often than most people realize. When a doctor fails to correctly identify a condition, the consequences can be devastating. Patients may receive the wrong treatment, undergo unnecessary procedures, or miss the window for effective care. Our friends at The Law Office of Bennett M. Cohen across the country discuss how these

Motorcycle accidents often leave riders with obvious injuries like broken bones or road rash. But some of the most serious damage doesn’t show up right away. Your body’s adrenaline response can mask pain and other symptoms for hours or even days after a crash. By the time you realize something’s wrong, you might’ve already stated

The moments after an accident feel chaotic. You’re shaken up, possibly hurt, and trying to figure out what just happened. If you’re physically able, though, pulling out your phone to take photos might be one of the most important things you do. Insurance companies love to dispute claims. They’ll question how the accident happened, who

Drivers swear they didn’t see the cyclist. Cyclists sometimes blow through stop signs. And North Carolina’s contributory negligence rule means even a tiny mistake on your part can destroy your entire claim. If you’ve been injured, understanding how fault works in these cases can make the difference between getting compensated and walking away with nothing.

Getting hit by a car while jaywalking puts you in a tough spot legally. Most people assume they’ve blown any chance at compensation because they weren’t using a crosswalk. Sometimes that’s true. But not always. North Carolina’s Contributory Negligence Rule Here’s where things get really difficult if you’re injured in North Carolina. This state follows