If you sustain extensive and costly injuries in an accident in North Carolina, you may seek to do more than collect compensatory damages for your harms. You may wish to punish the defendant. That is where punitive damages come in. Per the North Carolina General...
What is arbitration?
Alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, is very popular in civil litigation. In fact, particularly if you are a business owner, it is generally wise to avoid litigation at all costs. Litigation is expensive and very time-consuming. However, there are multiple ways of...
Should I settle my court case?
It surprises many Americans to learn that the majority of civil cases are not settled through trial. In fact, feuding entities are likely to settle a case out of court far before they get to a judge. No matter the nature of your civil case, you may wonder if it is...
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
After hearing that your loved one experienced a serious accident in North Carolina, the news of their having survived the ordeal is no doubt welcome. Yet that does not necessarily mean that they are out of the proverbial woods (particularly if they suffered something...
Drunk driving fatalities in North Carolina
During the summer and over holidays like the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or Labor Day, many efforts may focus on encouraging people not to drive if they choose to drink alcoholic beverages. Campaigns tout using designated drivers, rideshare services or other options...
How can I protect myself from pool liability?
As a pool owner, you have a responsibility to others to ensure it is safe. Whether you invite someone to swim or not, you are liable for injuries that occur. Therefore, it is in your best interest to make sure you implement safeguards for the area. The U.S. Consumer...
What remedy do I have after a dog attacked my child?
Dog bites that require hospitalization for your child's severe injuries could result in compensation. By filing a legal action against an animal's owner, the court may provide relief for medical bills, reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation. If you needed to take...
Detailing the concept of “termination for convenience”
Working contractually with your business partners in Statesville provides your company with a great deal of security. When that partner is a public entity, you may feel even more secure (given their perceived stability). Yet as many of our past clients here at Pressly...
Breaking down the Glasgow Coma Scale
As previous posts on this blog detailed, traumatic brain injuries can arise from much more common causes than you may think. Yet regardless of the cause of your loved one's TBI, your only question in the immediate aftermath of them sustaining one in Statesville is...
Questions and answers about custodial relocation
Imagine you’ve had custody of your children for years while living in the same town as their parent, who sees them on weekends. A job opportunity in the next state over comes up for you, but you’re left wondering: am I allowed to make the move and retain custody? What...
