If you own or work on a farm in eastern North Caroling, you are more likely than not to use a tractor and drive down roads to get from one farming location to another. While driving your tractor on the roads, you are likely encounter regular motor vehicles like cars,...
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Year: 2020
THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS DURING HOLIDAY ROAD TRIPS
With the holiday season upon us, many people in North Carolina and across the country will be driving to spend time with family and friends. In the upcoming weeks, people may be driving long distances, spending hours on the road. Hardee, Massey & Blodgett knows...
SHARING THE ROAD WITH TRUCKS CARRYING WIDE LOADS
As reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 1 out of every 10 deaths on the highway involve a large truck, and approximately 68% of those killed in the accidents were the occupants of smaller passenger vehicles and cars. The most unfortunate part of...
SHOULD YOU SETTLE WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY?
If you are seeking compensation for an injury caused by a negligent party, in most cases the other party will try to offer you a settlement to avoid having to go to court. Sometimes the offer matches your monetary request for reparations and other settlement terms,...
CAUSES OF A SPINAL CORD INJURY
One of the most challenging injuries a person can experience is a spinal cord injury, especially when it is caused by the negligence of another party. This type of injury puts a lot of emotional, financial, and physical stress on injured party, especially because...
HOW TO KEEP A MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER SAFE
Riding on the back of a motorcycle is so invigorating that the only thing more invigorating is riding it as a couple. Taking someone along on a motorcycle ride is a great way to ensure both fun and companionship, but safety must always come first. Riding a motorcycle...
DETERMINING COMPENSATION AFTER A CATASTROPHIC INJURY
Any injury sustained by a person can be hard to handle, specifically when you consider the emotional, financial, and physical hardships that are endured. However, a serious, catastrophic injury normally results in even more complications. A serious, catastrophic...
WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUITS INVOLVING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND DISTRACTED DRIVERS
Families who have lost a loved one unexpectedly due to the negligence of another party in a motor vehicle or truck accident may be able to file a legal action for damages against the negligent party. About nine individuals die every day as a result of a distracted...
DETERMINING NEGLIGENCE IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
In order to seek compensation after a motorcycle accident, it is important to show how negligence occurred – showing fault and liability to how the negligent party caused the accident and your injuries. Motorcycle accidents can be some of the most serious accidents,...
STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE AFTER A DOG BITE INJURY
While dogs may be man’s best friend, it is true that not all dogs get along with humans. In fact, reports show that dog bite incidents are pretty common with an average of 4.5 million dog attacks yearly. Most dog attacks can be prevented, and it is important to know...