A commercial truck wreck isn’t just another fender bender—it’s a serious event with often serious consequences. It’s also “not an accident” as most commercial vehicle wrecks are preventable. These crashes involve larger vehicles, and require an understanding of bigger insurance policies, and more complex legal issues than a typical car wreck.. Depending on the circumstances, […]
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What to Do After an 18-Wheeler Accident in North Carolina: A Guide to Protecting Your Rights
Being injured in an 18-wheeler accident in North Carolina can change your life. Collisions with commercial trucks often result in severe injuries. Busy roads, such as I-40, I-85, and I-95, expose us all to dangers such as distracted drivers. Knowing the right steps to take immediately after an accident can protect your health, safety, and […]
Why shouldn’t I accept the semi-truck company’s insurance settlement?
While it may be tempting to accept a semi-truck accident settlement quickly it’s generally not in your best interests to do so, especially without the guidance of an experienced semi-truck accident lawyer. Here are a few of the many reasons why you shouldn’t accept the first settlement offer you receive after a truck accident, or […]
Most Common Accidents That Lead to Death & Wrongful Death Claims
If you lost a loved one in an accident that wasn’t their fault, you could be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim. The purpose of a wrongful death claim is to lessen the financial burden on your household due to your loved one’s untimely passing. While a wrongful death claim can never […]
Client Win: A Tale of Two Verdicts (Part I)
At 1:23 on Friday, May 3, 2019, a client who was injured by an impatient truck driver while riding his bicycle finally got the justice he deserved in a Durham County courtroom. The Incident In October 2016, Ryan McKenzie took part in Cycle North Carolina, an annual ride across the state that draws over 1000 […]
Johnson & Groninger Reports Trial Win in Wrongful Death Case Against Distracted Driver
Distracted drivers caused 54,302 crashes, injuries, and wrongful deaths in North Carolina in 2016. If you travel on the streets or highways, you are at risk for being injured or killed by someone who is more interested in their phone than their driving. On the morning of May 10, 2016, Russell Rutledge was driving […]