North Carolina Personal Injury Legal Questions

You may have a case. The theory of liability would be that the school failed to supervise your child and as a result he suffered a serious injury. You should retain an attorney in your state on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win. If you cannot find counsel, reach out to one of us privately on this platfoprm and we will help you find someone. ... Read Answer

Good question, and I am sorry to hear what happened to you and your girlfriend.  Ouch!   Years ago, from a legal point of view, it was viewed that a dog would have no consequences for his first bite.  In other words, if there was no warning that the dog had a history of biting, and no one was held responsible.  However, times have changed.   The strength of your case depends if the dog had a history of biting others.  The fact that the dog's owner did nothing, helps your case as well.  And, since your girlfriend was also injured and she was in the "zone of danger," both of you can sue for emotional distress.  It comes down to the extent of your injuries and the emotional distress this has caused you and your girlfiend. You have nothing to lose in seeking the counsel of a local attorney to help you evaluate your case.... Read Answer

Ms. Tolson,  The Motel is responsible for the clenlilness of the room. You probably can get some compensation for your injuries and for your daughters injuries.   If you went to a doctor, it will help tie the injuries to the spider bites.  You can call me at 252-393-2235 and I will get more information from you.  John Tantum, Attorney... Read Answer

Additionally, your case would be a slam dunk on liability if as you say, there was green algae that you personally saw in the immediate area that you feel caused u to slip and fell.    You need to retain counsel here in Florida as the courts here have jurisdiction. I have handled many Amusement park injuries here in Florida,  and give free consults. If the case is taken, then you pay nothing unless we win the case. ... Read Answer

I am so sorry to hear about your injury! First, you should definitely seek treatment for your foot asap to find out the extent of your injury. If you wind up needing extensive medical treatment (i.e. your foot is broken), and you are written out of work, you should definitely contact a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney to find out your options. It is a free consultation. Good luck!... Read Answer

This is a very tragic scenario, and one with two different parts. The first part deals with whether the offending parties insurance would pay. The short answer is probably. The state of North Carolina has something call contributory negligence, which means that the pedestrian would be able to collect as long as she was not negligent as well. That is why it is important for you to speak with an attorney before speaking with anyone from the insurance company. The second part deals with estate law in the state of North Carolina, and who would collect. The short answer to that question would also me probably. Proceeds from the wrongful death would disbursed intestate. You would have to navigate the sometimes complicated realm of intestacy law in the state of North Carolina. Therefore, once again it is important that you speak to an experienced attorney as soon as possible.... Read Answer

It is not unusual for people like this to deny fault. You need an experienced attorney to gather the necessary information about the accident to prove fault, encourage the other insurance company to accept liability, and, if necessary, file a lawsuit to obtain compensation for all of your damages. Let me know if we can help.... Read Answer

If you were working through a staffing company and were injured while working as a temporary employee at another company, you may be an employee of the staffing company or you may be a contractor. You may be able to file a Worker’s Compensation Claim at the staffing company or at the workplace company. If these companies classify you as a contractor or subcontractor, they may or may not be correct in doing so. If they are not correct, you could file suit against the workplace company and the workplace employee. You should consult an attorney as to how best to proceed. You should not wait to consult as you could lose track of the employee or one of the companies might not be around later. You normally have three years from the date of the injury to file suit, but you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Best Wishes.... Read Answer

I believe your statue limitations  has run.  "A cause of action for malpractice arising out of the performance of or failure to perform professional services shall be deemed to accrue at the time of the occurrence of the last act of the defendant giving rise to the cause of action." For objects left in the body,  the statute runs one year from the discovery of the object,, however not longer than 10 years after the surgery. Your statue limitations would have run prior to 2007.  ... Read Answer

This would actually fall under the Workers' Compensation section. You need to report the injury to your work as a workers' compensation claim and seek medical attention for your injuries. If you are unsuccessful in submitting a claim or they deny your claim, I would seek help from a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney to see if they can help you.... Read Answer

I am so sorry to hear about your accident! First off, were you working or just test-driving a new car? If you were working, this would be a workers' compensation consideration and you should contact a Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney. Otherwise, it's all going to depend on medical bills and your ability to work. Your best bet is to contact a Personal Injury Attorney as soon as possible to find out your options.... Read Answer