Hurricane Irma is barreling toward North Carolina and I urge everyone to be prepared. The Red Cross has good information on how to be well-prepared. One issue of “preparation” I have heard from multiple sources for this hurricane is how you won’t be able to buy any alcohol when a hurricane is about to hit […]
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If a Tree Falls and Nobody Hears it…Do You Have a Lawsuit? UPDATED FOR HURRICANE FLORENCE
Hurricane season officially began on June 1. Around here, we have had a little bit of experience in the Hurricane department, so when we see the Weather Channel hanging around, we know to get to the store, stock up on bottled water, propane and Spam and hunker down for a good named storm. After it […]
Price Gouging Laws in North Carolina
North Carolina’s price gouging law is in effect following Hurricane Florence. North Carolina’s price gouging law is usually triggered when the state suffers or is threatened by a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, winter storm, or flooding. Price gouging—or charging too much in times of crisis—is against North Carolina law when a disaster, an emergency or […]
Lemon Law
North Carolina, like several other states, has a “lemon law” statute for the purchase or lease of new vehicles. Titled the New Motor Vehicles Warranties Act, the statute protects the buyer of a new motor vehicle, including cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles, vans and motor homes weighing less than 10,000 pounds from defective vehicles. Under this […]
Franchise Growth
Nice write up on one of our clients. We are excited to help them with their franchising opportunities. http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/restaurants/2018/08/24/clean_eatz_continues_to_grow/17886
Boating Safety Tips
As summer winds down, you might enjoy the final few weeks of gorgeous weather out on the water. Boating certainly is a popular hobby in North Carolina, with over 350,000 boats registered and miles of rivers, lakes, and open water. However, boating accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate. According to state statistics, 166 […]
A Closer Look at Spinal Cord Injuries
Some of the worst injuries we see at Hodges Coxe Potter & Phillips are spinal cord injuries. According to statistics, about half of injuries to the spinal column result from car accidents and another 20% stem from falls. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident, you will need financial compensation […]
Plastic Surgery Errors
Increasingly, Americans are going under the knife for plastic surgery, but their motivations are complicated. For some, plastic surgery is a way to improve their appearance and boost their confidence. For others, plastic surgery is a necessary medical procedure, as when removing breasts as a preventative measure to avoid breast cancer. Regardless of their reasons, […]
Four Secrets Insurance Adjusters do Not Want You to Know
After a car accident, you will probably file a claim with the insurance company of the driver who is at fault for the collision. Unfortunately, as you will soon discover, you will be dealing with an insurance adjuster who is definitely not your best friend. Rather than make the claims process as easy as possible, […]
Late Night Mediation
Happy to report that we successfully concluded an eleven hour mediation for our clients at one hour to midnight. As difficult as this process is, it oftentimes is a better and more certain result than a trial. Click here for more information on mediation.
Cheating & 5 Other Things That Surprisingly Won’t Impact A Divorce Settlement
The law takes several things into account for divorce and family law disputes, but they may not be what you think. https://www.romper.com/p/cheating-5-other-things-that-surprisingly-wont-impact-a-divorce-settlement-9631931
Insurance Company says if you are riding in a car, you are negligent.
I just had State Farm Insurance Company deny the claim of a young, African-American female who was injured in a car wreck when the other car made a left hand turn into her at an intersection. She sustained bruising, back and neck sprains, and facial scarring. The claim was denied because, according to the insurance […]
Happy 4th of July!
Have a happy and safe 4th of July and take a minute to appreciate our right to have our guilt or innocence or private dispute governed not by a king, or government, or bureaucrat, but by our fellow citizens and neighbors. “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and […]
Punitive Damages and Drunk Drivers in North Carolina
North Carolina’s civil courts seek to compensate injured victims by forcing the defendant to pay a sum of money called “damages.” Damages in a regular automobile accident will usually cover economic losses like medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Damages can also cover intangible harms like pain and suffering. However, motorists injured by […]
Are Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Enforceable in Business Litigation?
Many businesses do not read the contracts they sign as closely as they should. As a result, they might be surprised to find out that they cannot file a breach of contract suit in court. Instead, business contracts are increasingly including mandatory arbitration clauses. When a dispute arises, the parties must present their case to […]
Sam Potter speaks on Franchise Law.
Sam Potter is speaking at the 2018 Convention for the Clean Eatz franchisees on legal opportunities and protecting the brand. Sam has been the Clean Eatz attorney almost from the beginning of this rapidly expanding franchise company that offers people in multiple states, a Cafe, Meal Plans, and Catering for delicious and healthy eating. At […]
Water and Sewer “Impact Fees” Again Face Legal Challenge
A land developer in Pinehurst is suing Moore County, saying they were charged illegally for water and sewer fees. We handled a similar case a few years ago. A County or Water Authority can charge for fees, but they either have to provide the service or will provide the service in the future. In our […]
Martin Scorcese Facing Lawsuit From Former Nurse Over Dog Attack
Legendary Hollywood director Martin Scorcese is facing a lawsuit filed by a home nurse who was allegedly attacked by his dog. The lawsuit alleges that Scorcese and his wife allowed their dog to “approach, menace, attack and bite” the plaintiff while she was working as a nurse at their residence. The lawsuit filed in Bronx […]
Favorable Decision on Appeal Argued by HCPP
Bradley Coxe argued before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in February, asking that court to uphold the District Court who had denied a summary judgment to Defendants. In their decision on May 30, the Court of Appeals reversed one claim but upheld the rest. http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinions/171847.P.pdf
Common Birth Injuries to Babies
Over the past 100 years, pregnancy has become incredibly safe. Nevertheless, injuries and sometimes death still occur, often because of a mistake a doctor made during labor or delivery. If you suspect that a medical mistake was made at the time of your child’s birth, you should consult with an attorney to check whether you […]