What Does Contingency Mean?
If you’re catastrophically injured in an accident caused by someone else, you may think there’s no way you can afford an attorney. However, contingency paym...
Can I Sue My Workplace for Negligence
Usually, an employee who is injured on the job cannot sue their workplace for negligence if their injury is covered by their employer’s workers’ compensatio...
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
In most cases, a personal injury lawyer works on contingency, requiring no upfront payment and only charging a fee if they win your case. Additionally, your law...
How Long After an Accident Can I File a Lawsuit?
You do not have a long time after an accident to file a lawsuit in North Carolina. The statute of limitations for a personal injury case is three years under G....
How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated?
There is no fixed formula or method for calculating the monetary value of pain and suffering in North Carolina personal injury claims. If you got injured becaus...
Why Is My Car Accident Settlement Taking So Long?
There are many reasons why your settlement may be taking a long time, such as: The claims adjuster’s overwhelming load of cases The insurance company waiting ...
Suing After Paralysis: What You Need to Know
If you or a loved one became paralyzed as a result of someone else’s negligence, a paralysis lawyer can help you understand your legal options. At the Whitley...
What Is a Workers’ Comp Lien?
Our workers’ compensation attorneys are committed to helping injured workers and their families navigate all aspects of the workers’ comp system. A common q...
North Carolina Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations sets a legal time limit for how long you have to file a lawsuit for compensation and varies depending on the type of claim and where ...
When You Can File a Lawsuit Against a City for Negligence
From parks and sidewalks to roads and government buildings, many of the places we go every day are city property. Cities also have large numbers of employees in...
