Ryan P. Duffy The key differences between NC and SC personal injury laws can make or break your case. My law firm is in Belmont, North Carolina, right on the border with South Carolina. Many of my clients live in one of the Carolinas and were injured in the other, or they commute across the border for work. … Read More
Distracted driving accidents are one of the leading causes of car accidents on North Carolina roads. Thousands of driving accidents each year are caused by drivers who take their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind away from the task of operating a vehicle. Distracted driving in North Carolina is a growing … Read More
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, and the injuries they cause are often far more serious than people expect. I have represented victims of slip and fall accidents who suffered hip fractures, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, and traumatic brain injuries from falls on wet floors, icy sidewalks, and uneven pavement. If you have … Read More
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries that change lives forever. In the state of North Carolina, motorcycle laws create unique challenges for any accident victim seeking compensation. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina, understanding your rights after a motorcycle accident is the first step toward recovery. As a … Read More
When an injury claim is filed after an accident, the insurance company assigns an insurance adjuster to your case. Understanding how insurance adjusters evaluate your claim gives you a significant advantage in the insurance claims process. I spent years on the insurance defense side before representing injured people, so I know how insurance companies investigate … Read More
A truck accident is not just a bigger version of a car accident. A fully loaded large truck or 18-wheeler accident can involve 80,000 pounds of force. A passenger vehicle weighs about 4,000. When a truck collision happens, the results are often catastrophic, and truck accidents can result in life-altering injuries or wrongful death. As … Read More
If your personal injury case has moved past the initial claim phase and into a personal injury lawsuit, there is a good chance you will be asked to participate in a deposition. For most of my clients, this is the part of the deposition process that makes them the most nervous. You are sitting across … Read More
If you are involved in a personal injury case, you need to understand how social media can impact your claim before it is too late. I tell every client the same thing during our first meeting: avoid social media until your case is resolved. Most people nod, but not everyone follows through. Then three months … Read More
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents on North Carolina roads. If you have been involved in a rear-end collision, you are probably asking the same question everyone asks: who is at fault in a rear-end collision? The short answer is that the rear driver is at fault in most cases … Read More
Understanding contingency fees is one of the most important steps you can take before you hire a personal injury lawyer. If you have been hurt in an accident and you are wondering how contingency fee work arrangements actually function, here is the straightforward explanation you deserve. At my personal injury law firm in Belmont, I … Read More
