Posts by Fisher Stark P.A.
The Role of a Condemnation Attorney: What You Should Expect
Receiving notice that the government intends to take your property can be one of the most unsettling moments in a person’s life. Whether it’s for a road expansion, a new utility line, or another public project, you suddenly find yourself facing powerful agencies backed by lawyers, engineers, and appraisers all working to move forward quickly…
Read MoreAmputation After an Accident: What Are Your Rights?
Few injuries are as life-altering as the loss of a limb. In a single moment, an accident can take away not only a part of your body but also your sense of independence, confidence, and livelihood. The road that follows is filled with surgeries, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and emotional recovery all while trying to figure out…
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries from Car Accidents: Your Legal Options
A serious car accident can change the course of your life in a single moment. One second, you are driving home, running errands, or heading to work and the next, everything feels uncertain. Among the most devastating outcomes of a crash are spinal cord damage, a catastrophic injury that can leave you facing paralysis, chronic…
Read MoreWhat Happens If the Government Offers Less Than Fair Market Value?
When the government decides to take your land for a public project such as a new highway, utility line, or facility, they’re required by law to pay you “just compensation.” In theory, that means fair market value for the property they take. In reality, many landowners in Western North Carolina open that first letter and…
Read MoreAfter a Life Changing Catastrophic Injury – When a Car Crash Changes Everything
Need Legal Help After a Life Changing Catastrophic Injury? A car crash can happen in a split second, but its effects can echo through the lifetime of an accident victim. The physical trauma from a car wreck is only the beginning. For those who suffer life-changing or catastrophic injuries, the road ahead is full of…
Read MoreDeadly Consequences of Catastrophic Truck Accidents – Commercial Trucks & Vehicles Must Share the Road Responsibly
Catastrophic Truck Accidents Can be Fatal Our hearts go out to the families of the two cyclists tragically killed in a recent crash in Madison County. As reported by WLOS TV, a commercial dump truck driver has been charged after colliding with two people riding bicycles on a rural road near Asheville. This devastating incident…
Read MoreTypes of Compensation Available in Personal Injury Cases
Types of Compensation Available in Personal Injury Cases When someone suffers an injury due to another’s negligence, the legal system allows victims to seek compensation for the losses they sustain. The compensation awarded in personal injury cases aims to restore injured parties as closely as possible to their pre-accident state and to deter the type…
Read MoreInjured by a Distracted Driver in North Carolina? Here’s What You Need to Know
Distracted Driving Accidents: What Victims Need to Know Did you know that in 2022, distracted driving was one of the top causes of crashes in North Carolina, according to data from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV)? Using insights from the NCDMV and the ROADFIRST study (Reyya & Cheng, 2024), in this article…
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Can Defective Car Parts Lead to Accidents?
A Guide for Asheville Drivers
A Car Accident Victim’s Guide to Defective Car Parts Accidents caused by defective car parts can be devastating and complex. Although less common than driver error or things like environmental factors, faulty vehicle components can play a significant role in causing or worsening crashes. Understanding how defective car parts contribute to accidents can be essential…
Read MoreIntersection Accidents: What Makes Them So Dangerous?
Intersection Car Accidents – What Makes Them So Dangerous? Approaching an intersection can feel routine, another pause on the daily route. However, data and experience tell us that intersections are among the most common and dangerous locations for traffic accidents. Not only are they prime spots for collisions, but they’re also often the stage for multi-vehicle crashes…
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