There are many ways that a prevailing party in a lawsuit can win an award of attorney’s fees, which means the other party must pay the prevailing party’s costs incurred in hiring an attorney. This can make a substantial difference financially, especially if the lawsuit has gone on for a…
North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Reinstatement of Benefits for Injured Truck Driver
Work injuries are incredibly stressful and disruptive for the victim, especially if it is unclear whether you will be able to return to work. The seasoned North Carolina work injury lawyers at Maurer Law have handled many different types of injuries on behalf of hard-working individuals and we are ready…
North Carolina Court Upholds Award of Benefits to Injured Grocery Store Worker
If you were injured at work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Our dedicated team of North Carolina work injury lawyers have assisted individuals throughout the region with a wide variety of injury types and legal issues. The workers’ compensation process can be very complex, which is why…
North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of Civil Sexual Assault Claim
Personal injury incidences always involve deeply stressful and emotional situations. In some instances, however, they are extraordinarily painful for the victim and his or her family. A common example of this type of case is a sexual abuse incident. Although there is a criminal prosecution component, the victim can bring a…
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Infliction of Emotional Distress Action Based on Vicarious Liability Doctrine
Personal injury lawsuits often involve car accidents and other types of bodily injury. What few people realize, however, is that North Carolina law provides causes of action for other types of harm, including emotional distress. Our knowledgeable team of North Carolina personal injury lawyers is standing by to answer any…
North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Favor of Utilities Company in Wrongful Death Electrocution Case
Wrongful death accidents are some of the most tragic and stressful accidents that we handle as seasoned North Carolina personal injury attorneys. One of the most common defenses that the other party will assert is that your loved one was acting negligently at the time of the incident and that…
North Carolina Appellate Court Issues Opinion Stating that Underinsured Motorist Coverage Payments are Deemed Collateral and Cannot be Credited Against Civil Judgments
Car accidents often involve multiple auto insurance policies, which can lead to confusion and headaches for injury victims. It’s also important to remember that insurance companies are for-profit entities who don’t always have the best interests of injured persons in mind. At Maurer Law, our dedicated team of North Carolina…
North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Award of Benefits Based on Commission’s Improper Application of Presumption in Favor of Finding Causal Link between the Accident and Plaintiff’s Additional Injuries
When an employee is hurt at work, the workers’ compensation system may provide him or her with benefit payments to replace weekly wages as well as reimbursement for medical expenses. Understanding the claims process can be very stressful, especially if this is your first encounter with seeking benefits. The dedicated…
North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Benefits Based on Lower Court’s Improper Determination Regarding whether Employee’s Search for Work was Reasonable
When you are injured at work, you may be prevented from returning to your usual occupation either for a temporary period of time or indefinitely. There are many different rules in the North Carolina workers’ compensation laws that require an injured worker to make a reasonable effort to find suitable…
North Carolina Appellate Court Dismisses Appeal Regarding Discovery Order as Improperly Filed and Discusses Interlocutory Appeal Exceptions
The legal process includes many different rules that govern substantive aspects of your claim, like which evidence the other party can present and procedural aspects of your claim such as when you can seek an appeal. These rules can be complicated and it can be difficult to know whether you…