Personal Injury

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...

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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...

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Serious spinal cord injuries in North Carolina are deemed catastrophic, high-value personal injury cases requiring intensive medical, legal, and financial resources to address long-term care needs. These cases focus on proving negligence, documenting the full medical impact, and calculating long-term losses that can last decades. Because the financial and personal consequences are substantial, insurers investigate...

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