For more than 100 years, North Carolina citizens have exercised their right under our constitution to elect justices to the state Supreme Court. On November 8, voters elected Judge Mike Morgan to the Court by a 54-46 margin – a difference of nearly 350,000 votes. Last Friday Governor McCrory announced a special legislative session beginning […]
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Mold Invasion
I’ve done a few mold cases in my career, and turned down a lot more. Mold requires water to grow, so the first thing I do when evaluating cases where people are complaining of mold is to determine where the water is coming from. Frequently mold is just the symptom of a much larger construction […]
Social Media Use During Your Lawsuit
When you have an active lawsuit, or even before you file one, you should limit your social networking. While this might be a great inconvenience, your case is very important. Lawyers and investigators check social media sites for posts, comments, and images of you that could negatively impact your case. Courts often require parties to […]
Love your Lawyer Day
November 4 is “Love your Lawyer Day.” Honestly, I don’t really see much a need for my own “Day.” Especially for doing my job. I suspect the whole thing was made up by internet marketers. Regardless, if we or any lawyer you have ever used did a good job for you, feel free to give […]
Endorsements for Judicial Races
On November 8, voters will elect a judge to the North Carolina Supreme Court and five judges to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, shaping our judicial system for years to come. Now more than ever, we need fair and independent judges, committed to equal justice for all. Judicial races are listed as “Nonpartisan Offices” […]
Attorney fees question when getting a new attorney (Answered on Avvo.com)
Q: Will my mother have to pay her lawyer before she can hire another one? : A year and two months ago my mother had something happen at a major hospital that resulted in her having to have a finger amputated and more major surgery. 3 times I was told to plan her funeral. She […]
Out of State Medical Liens
I’ve written before on Medical Liens in North Carolina. These liens allow a hospital or doctor or other health care provider to place a lien on any settlement that an injured person may get from a third-party. If a company has a valid lien in North Carolina, the attorney can’t give that money to their […]
Riding with Drunks
There are a lot of public awareness campaigns on driving while intoxicated, but less emphasis has been placed on riding with an intoxicated individual. Aside from the physical danger, the choice to ride with an obvious drunk can have serious effects on any potential lawsuit the passenger may have. North Carolina still retains the old […]
Does Lack of Insurance Prevent a Claim on a Negligent Driver? (Answered on Avvo.com)
Q: Auto accident… Hit by driver..insurance lapsed: I was at a green light,but had to yield for oncoming traffic because our green arrow to turn didn’t come on.while at the light a man in a truck thought traffic was moving on our side and hit me in the rear bumper,causing noticeable damage. He gave me […]
Wire Transfer Fraud–Stopped!
There is a wave of internet scammers targeting law firms and attempting to divert seller closing proceeds following real estate transactions. A shout out to Sarah Reamer Buzzard in our office who received a request for a seemingly legitimate wiring transfer to the seller of a transaction and confirmed by email and cell phone. Approaching […]
Medical Malpractice Question (Answered on Avvo.com)
Q: Do I have a lawsuit: I just had my baby a few days ago, the labor and delivery went perfectly until my doctor started pulling on my umbilical cord to remove my placenta less than 3 minutes after I birthed my son, it started hurting terribly and I screamed for her to stop multiple […]
Sticks and Stones
Defamation is a false statement communicated to another person that injures a person’s reputation or good name. Lawsuits for defamation have a long history in the United States, even before the Revolution. Claims for defamation fall between the right of free speech of citizens and the acknowledgement that misstatements and lies can severely damage a […]
Medical Malpractice/Statute of Limitations Q&A (Answered on Avvo.com)
Q: Is there a certain amount of time (say 1 year or 1 month) that you have to file or start a medical malpractice case? : I had surgery on my left knee, a total knee replacement. I have had problems ever since it was done. The Dr. didn’t even send me for physical therapy […]
Eye in the Sky
Lately in my neighborhood there has been a humming noise going around that sounded different from the chirping of crickets and buzzing of mosquitoes typical on a summer night in North Carolina. Someone is enjoying a new drone and flying about our community. While there are professional and governmental uses for such devices, I suspect my […]
Homeowner Association Records
One of the first things that happens when a homeowner has an issue with the management of an HOA and the actions of the board of directors is a records request. Therefore it is important for homeowners and boards to know what records are required to be kept and what records should be provided to […]
Perfect rating.
Bradley Coxe with our firm has just received a 10.0 rating with avvo.com. Congratulations.
Medical Malpractice Caps
In 2011, North Carolina considered a controversial new law that limited or capped the amount of money a jury could use to provide to a person for her damages in certain kinds of lawsuits. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.19 capped the amount of noneconomic damages a person could receive in a medical malpractice suit to […]
Private to Public Roads
Usually when a new planned community is build, the developer will build and install the infrastructure of the neighborhood, including the roads. At this time, they, along with all the lots and common areas, are owned by the developer. The developer should also incorporate a homeowner’s association at this time. The developer will then typically […]
“It’s Not Just Bathrooms” or “What the Heck Just Happened in North Carolina?”
What Happened? News has exploded across North Carolina and the county regarding a broad new law that the North Carolina legislature passed. It occurred in a special session and in less than 12 hours with almost no notice until it was done. The new law is the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, officially titled […]
Wrongful Death Damages
I am preparing for mediation and possible settlement of a case where a husband and father died because of the negligence of two doctors. I have all my experts and medical facts lined up to show the medical malpractice and how with one simple and routinely done test, this man would still be alive. What […]