As seasoned Charlotte personal injury lawyers, we have seen how some of the most painful and damaging injuries can happen in sudden accidents that no one would have anticiapted. Regardless of the reasons behind the accident, if you are the victim of someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to…
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North Carolina Appellate Court Considers Case Where Employer Offered Unsuitable Temporary Employment to Injured Worker
If you are hurt on the job, you may suffer a temporary injury that allows you to still perform some tasks. In this situation, the employer may be required to offer you a position that fits your disability. Determining the tasks that you can safely perform, however, can be difficult.…
North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Child Wrongful Death Case
Losing a child is perhaps the most horrific thing that a parent can experience, particularly if it happens as the result of another person’s carelessness. Although no amount of money can truly repair the damage and pain that your family has experienced as a result of the sudden loss, it…
North Carolina Appellate Court Issues Decision in UIM Dispute Involving Fatality
As Asheville car accident lawyers, we often handle cases involving complex insurance policies and questions about whether coverage will be provided for an accident. If you have severe injuries following a crash that wasn’t your fault, you probably also have severe medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses associated with…
North Carolina Appellate Court Issues Ruling in Case Involving Mold Exposure in Rental Residence
If you rent an apartment or house, you place your trust in the property owner that he or she has conducted proper inspections and ensured that the premises is free from dangerous conditions like mold. Certain types of mold can pose a serious threat to you and your family’s health…
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…
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…
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…
North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Workers’ Compensation Claim for Failure to Consider Medical Evidence
A key aspect of any workers’ compensation case is showing that your injury arose from the course and scope of your employment. If you are unable to demonstrate this, then you will not be awarded benefits and medical expense reimbursements. The diligent team of Charlotte work injury lawyers at Maurer…
North Carolina Court Discusses Retaliatory Termination for Seeking Workers’ Compensation Benefits
When someone suffers an injury on the job, they may worry about whether their employer will retaliate against them if they file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. This system is designed to ensure that you have the financial support you need to cope with your injury and inability to…