Close

Articles Posted in Wrongful Death

Updated:

North Carolina Appellate Court Approves $3.5 Million Damages Award in Intentional Tort Lawsuit

A personal injury lawsuit can involve more than just an accident where someone acted negligently. If you were the victim of an intentional act of violence like battery or sexual abuse, then you can bring a civil claim against the perpetrator to recover compensation for your injuries and damages. This claim…

Updated:

North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of Wrongful Death Claim involving Government Immunity Dispute

Few things are more devastating than losing a loved one in an accident that could have been avoided if someone exercised proper care. In North Carolina, the estate of someone who died in a personal injury accident can bring a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for the costs associated…

Updated:

North Carolina Court of Appeal Reverses Summary Judgment for Defendant in Wrongful Death Case Involving Toddler

Wrongful death accidents are a devastating occurrence for any family, but they are particularly traumatic when the victim is a child. Although no amount of money can truly compensate you for the loss of a child, it can help you cope with the expenses that result from medical treatment, burial,…

Updated:

North Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Dram Shop Wrongful Death Claim Based on Decedent’s Contributory Negligence

The holidays are a season for spending time with friends, family, and loved ones often in the form of parties and gatherings that involve food and drink. Alcohol is a common offering at many holiday parties and people usually spend more time going out to restaurants or bars during the…

Updated:

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…

Updated:

North Carolina Appellate Court Issues Ruling in Workers’ Compensation Death Benefit Subrogation Dispute

Work-related injuries are always damaging and disruptive for the employee. In the most unfortunate cases, however, they result in the loss of the worker’s life. North Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act allows a surviving relative to seek death benefits to help cope with the financial stress of the sudden and unexpected…

Updated:

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…

Updated:

North Carolina Appellate Court Concludes that Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Crash are Entitled to Per-Accident UIM Coverage Instead of Lower Per-Person Coverage

Motorcycle accidents can lead to some of the most debilitating injuries. In the worst cases, the victim loses his or her life as a result of a driver’s negligence. As competent North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers, we have assisted countless individuals with understanding their right to compensation after losing a loved…

Updated:

No Wrongful Death Liability in North Carolina for Speed Study

In a recent North Carolina car accident decision, a plaintiff filed a claim for damages against the North Carolina Department of Transportation under the Tort Claims Act. He asked for damages of more than $1 million. He claimed that the DOT’s employees were negligent in maintaining, designing, and installing the…

Contact Us