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North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Defendant in Catastrophic Dog Bite Injury Case

Dog bite attacks can lead to devastating injuries that are painful and that may leave permanent scarring. It can be difficult to remember exactly what happened when a dog bite injury occurs quickly and suddenly. Our seasoned team of Charlotte personal injury lawyers is standing by to help you evaluate…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Issues Decision Clarifying Key Statute Regarding a Hospital’s Right to Assert Medical Liens in Car Accident Cases

Car accident victims are almost always concerned about medical bills and if they will be saddled with extraordinary debt as a result of a crash that someone else caused. Our team of diligent Raleigh car accident lawyers has guided countless individuals through the legal system and helped accident victims understand…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Personal Injury Accident Against DOT Based on Contributory Negligence

There are countless laws that apply to a personal injury accident lawsuit and some of these laws allow the defendant to examine whether a plaintiff acted negligently in contributing to his or her injury. At Maurer Law, we have seen firsthand how disruptive and stressful an injury accident can be…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Pedestrian Accident Finding that Plaintiff was Contributorily Negligent

If you are injured in a car accident or pedestrian accident it is critical for you to know your rights and to understand whether the person who caused your injuries owes you compensation. There are countless doctrines and laws that are involved in a personal injury accident, which can make…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Workers’ Compensation Benefits When Worker Failed to Prove the Injury Arose out of her Employment

One of the biggest questions we receive as North Carolina workers’ compensation lawyers is whether a work injury is covered under the system. The system is designed to provide compensation for injuries that happen on the job or as a direct result of a worker’s job duties. We have handled…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Dismisses Complaint Alleging that a Fraternity was Responsible for a Student’s Death in a Hazing-Related Incident

The media has covered several stories lately chronicling the dangers of hazing in fraternities and sororities. When students take initiation rituals too far, the consequences can be devastating for those involved. Although the police may investigate potential charges against the individuals responsible for the injuries that result, the victim and…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Discusses the Types of Claims that Fall under the Workers’ Compensation System

A difficult aspect of some workers’ compensation claims is proving that the injury was the direct result of your job duties. Many insurers and employers will attempt to argue that your injury was the result of some other activity or factor, such as a hobby or a pre-existing condition. As…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Staircase Trip and Fall Injury Claim

Premises liability accidents involve any injury that happens on someone else’s property as a result of the property owner’s failure to maintain the premises in a safe manner. Many people commonly associate this type of accident with a slip and fall at the supermarket but there are countless different scenarios…

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North Carolina Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Premises Injury Case involving Legionnaires’ Disease

Vacation rentals are a great way to unwind, but they can also pose serious threats to your health and safety. It’s hard to know whether a property has been maintained safely, especially with the rise of apps that allow you to stay in someone’s private home. The lack of oversight…

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North Carolina Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Dept. of Transportation in Multiple-Fatality Crash

Some traffic accidents aren’t the result of another driver’s negligence. Instead, they may be the result of a poorly designed roadway. In this instance, the injury victims can bring a lawsuit against the government entity responsible for designing and maintaining the roadway under the North Carolina Tort Claims Act. The…

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