The nine months preceding the birth of a child is one filled with excitement, anticipation and wonder. Parents fantasize about their child's appearance and personality. Most parents do not anticipate that their child will be so disabled that she would require 12 to 18...
Month: June 2013
North Carolina accident could lead to wrongful death case
High school is an interesting time for teenagers. With all the ups and downs of being a teenager, most everyone can remember that one friend that they did everything with. Some high school friends remain close throughout life, while others drift apart, left only with...
Breach of contract dispute decided
North Carolina residents might be interested to learn that a breach of contract dispute between a U.S-based insurer and a reinsurance intermediary has been decided in favor of the insurer. According to a 2009 revenue sharing agreement between the insurer and the...
Supreme Court to decide if airlines are immune from lawsuits
The outcome of a case that the Supreme Court will hear later this year may have far-reaching repercussions on the airline industry as well as on air travelers residing in every state, including North Carolina. Arguments will focus on whether an airline that mistakenly...
Death of 2 in North Carolina could lead to wrongful death case
Technology has advanced in leaps and bounds over the last 100 years. For example, the idea of an automobile was just beginning to emerge a century ago. However, despite these advances, a man-made product still doesn't have a chance against Mother Nature. In a battle...
North Carolina hit-and-run causes serious injury
There are certain expectations that humans should be able to have one another. Mainly, if one human sees another injured human that they can provide aid for, he or she will do it with little or no reservations; that expectation should certainly be true if that human...
Farmer sues Monsanto for genetically modified crops
North Carolina farmers may be aware of a new lawsuit in which Monsanto is being sued by a Kansas farmer. The Kansas farmer has reportedly found Monsanto's genetically engineered wheat on their farm. The farmer is claiming gross negligence against the corporation. The...
North Carolina wrongful death claim for alleged negligent party?
There are always accidents in life -- actions with unintended consequences. However, even an event that was an accident affects the lives of others. For example, the family of a victim of a car accident must forever live with the loss of a family member even if that...
North Carolina couple arrested, could face wrongful death case
As gas prices rise and concern about how the use of nonrenewable resources affects the environment, more and more people have turned to environmental and budget-friendly alternatives. One such option is a moped because they are cheaper than cars and use less gas. Just...
NC town and wildlife sanctuary embroiled in civil suit
This story begins in 1999 when the Beech Mountain Town Council entered into a 30-year lease with Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary for the amount of $1. In March 2012, the town's attorney, Four Eggers, sent notice to the sanctuary that it had violated the lease. Two months...