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North Carolina Court Upholds Application of Contributory Negligence Doctrine in Parking Lot Trip and Fall Case

If you are injured in a trip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may have a premises liability claim for damages against the persons responsible for the property where the accident happened. At Maurer Law, our seasoned team of Charlotte trip and fall lawyers have handled numerous claims…

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North Carolina Court of Appeal Discusses Governmental Immunity in Trip and Fall Injury Case

Most people know that suffering a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property may entitle you to compensation from the owner for your injuries and damages. When the owner of the property is a government entity, however, there are many additional rules that apply to how you must go…

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North Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Defendant in Trip and Fall Injury Case

If you are injured on another person’s property, you can bring a premises liability claim to recover compensation for your injuries and damages. North Carolina law places certain duties on landowners to ensure that different types of guests are protected from dangers on the property. The level of duty to…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Plaintiff who Fell Down Bleachers in Trip and Fall Accident

Under North Carolina law, property owners have a duty to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe for guests. When a property owner fails to abide by this duty, the outcome can be seriously painful or even fatal for an unknowing visitor. If you were injured on someone else’s property,…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Trip and Fall Case Based on Open and Obvious Danger Doctrine

If you are injured on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages if you can show that the property owner did not exercise appropriate care in preventing your injury. This may sound straightforward, but a premises liability lawsuit can become complex especially if…

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North Carolina Court of Appeal Reverses Summary Judgment for Defendant in Slip and Fall Case Resulting in Broken Bones

Slip and fall accidents can lead to devastating and painful injuries for the victim, and they can happen virtually anywhere, even near or at your own residence. In many instances, slip and fall accidents happen because of a property owner’s failure to maintain the premises in a safe and reasonable…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Trip and Fall Supermarket Case based on Open and Obvious Doctrine

When it comes to accidents that are due to another person’s negligence, slip and fall cases are one of the most common ways that Charlotte residents can find themselves experiencing serious harm and inconvenience in their lives. The rules regarding premises liability injuries are somewhat complicated, which is why it…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for City in Premises Liability Case where Toddler Suffered Severe Burns on Metal Skateboard Ramp

One of the most common activities for families with children is to take their kids to the park. When city officials fail to maintain a public park in a safe condition, however, the children can face devastating injuries or even death. If you or your child were injured on public…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Dismisses Negligence Action Against University in Student Assault Based on Lack of Foreseeability

In certain situations, a property owner has a duty to protect you from dangers that may be caused by third-parties, such as people committing criminal acts. This type of liability can be tricky, especially when it is not clear whether the property owner owed you a duty to protect you…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Defense Verdict in Aquarium Trip and Fall Injury Case

Accidents can happen anywhere, including public places. When it comes to suing an entity for injuries that you sustained in a slip and fall accident, in general, you must prove that the defendant knew or should have known that a dangerous condition existed on the property and that it failed…

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