TL;DR Car accidents are often more common near home, in parking lots, and on smaller roads than on interstates. Parking lots see frequent fender benders because of close vehicles, pedestrians, and constant movement. Stop signs are risky when drivers roll through, fail to brake early, or ignore right-of-way rules. Rural highways can be dangerous due...
TL;DR North Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation claims have strict filing deadlines. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident or injury. The statute of limitations may be tolled for minors or legally incompetent injury victims. Workers’ compensation claims have shorter deadlines: written employer notice within 30 days and...
TL;DR North Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation claims have strict filing deadlines. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident or injury. The statute of limitations may be tolled for minors or legally incompetent injury victims. Workers’ compensation claims have shorter deadlines: written employer notice within 30 days and...
TL;DR The three most common motorcycle accident injuries are head injuries, broken bones, and road rash. Head injuries can happen with or without a helmet and may cause long-term physical or mental effects. Broken bones often occur when riders are thrown from the motorcycle during a crash. Road rash can range from minor skin damage...
TL;DR Personal auto insurance may not cover accidents that happen while driving for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or similar services. Many personal policies exclude coverage when a vehicle is used for business, deliveries, or paid passenger transport. Company-provided insurance may cover some situations, but coverage often depends on whether the driver is actively completing...
You work hard at a job in North Carolina but may feel stressed out. It can reach a point where your work-related stress impacts your ability to enjoy your life to the fullest extent. If you are dealing with stress-related health issues, it may be time to hire an attorney to help you seek damages...
As a passenger injured in a North Carolina car accident, you didn’t cause the crash. You should not be stuck with medical bills, lost wages, and pain. Injured passengers typically have strong legal standing in North Carolina, including in the Raleigh area. You may be able to file a claim against one or more at-fault...
Some of the most important evidence in a claim like this includes witness testimony, video evidence, photographs, and corresponding analysis of vehicular damage, and expert opinions. These are evidence types that our attorneys at Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers know how to obtain, arrange (in the case of expert testimony), and leverage on behalf of...