Many people facing criminal charges make the same mistake. They become so fixated on the potential of a conviction and the worst penalties the courts could impose that they enter a guilty plea. Multiple people plead guilty for every one defendant who takes their case...
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Month: August 2021
3 sources of compensation after a serious car crash
Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of both death and severe injury in North Carolina. People in all age groups are at risk of crashes that might put them in the hospital. After a serious crash, an injured person could have tens of thousands of dollars in...
3 car crash injuries that can end blue-collar careers
Blue-collar professionals use their bodies to perform work. Their health is, therefore, crucial to their earning potential. Whether someone works in construction or a manufacturing facility, their physical health and strength have a profound impact on their ability to...
Spinal cord injuries: The basics
Spinal cord injuries are among the most catastrophic injuries that can occur as a result of accidents. These injuries occur when there is damage to the spinal cord, the bundle of nerves running down the middle of the back that transmits signals between the brain and...
How to determine the value of lost wages after a car crash
The aftermath of an “average” car crash is expensive, which is one reason why car insurance is mandatory. People may need thousands of dollars to repair their vehicles and more than that to secure proper medical care. There will potentially also be income-related...
Factors that impact sentencing after criminal convictions
People convicted of a crime are sentenced in the wake of their conviction. The court considers several factors when setting the terms of a sentence. The punishment for any wrongdoing is broadly “meant to fit the crime,” but not everyone convicted of a certain crime...
What happens when a bar fight leads to assault charges
The last thing that someone expects when heading out for a night on the town with friends is to end it in police custody. However, sometimes social outings involving alcohol do lead to accusations that someone has violated North Carolina state law. Some people get...
What happens after a hit-and-run crash in North Carolina?
No one wants their day to end up completely disrupted by a car crash, but there are rules imposed by the state in the event of a wreck. When there's property damage or personal injury involved in a car crash, the drivers have to remain at the scene and report the...
Keep your distance from aggressive drivers
You know them when you see them. The unsafe aggressive driver weaving in and out of traffic, following too closely, speeding and driving as if he were the only one on the road. And you should be on the alert when you encounter them because aggressive drivers are more...
3 sources of evidence to prove someone else caused the crash
Figuring out who is really to blame for a car crash is a crucial step. The person who causes the collision will have liability for any property damage or personal injury that results. They may end up paying more for insurance after the crash because the other people...