Posts by Fisher Stark P.A.
The Personal Injury Claims Process
You have been involved in a crash resulting in injuries. So now what? Your life is changing in a split second. Your time is now including doctor’s visits, replacing your vehicle and adjusting everything else too. From your work schedule to your busy life, a wreck can upend it all. With all this happening, understanding…
Read MoreWrongful Deaths – Fatal Car Crashes on the Rise in North Carolina?
“Fatal crashes on NC highways are at highest since 2007” Fatal Crashes are on the Rise Increase in North Carolina… New data from the North Carolina Highway Patrol shows that there has been a 9.5 percent increase in fatal car crashes this year. Year to date there have been 648 fatal crashes, compared to 592…
Read More“Do I have a Product Liability Case?”
“If you have been injured or hurt because of a product, you may have a defective product liability claim” Product liability law dictates the liability of manufacturers for injuries that result from defective and unreasonably dangerous products. This area of the law covers a broad range of products including automobiles, building materials, industrial machinery and…
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How Pre-existing Injuries
Affect Personal Injury Claims
“Can a Pre-Existing Medical Condition Affect My Personal Injury Claim?” Generally speaking, none of us has 100% perfect health. This is particularly true as we get older. Our bodies, in areas such as our spine and back, begin to “degenerate” as part of the normal aging process. Insurance companies attempt to use this against folks…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
Common Injuries from WNC Motorcycle Accidents & How They Can Ruin the Rest of Your Life Western North Carolina is a popular destination for motorcyclists because of the beautiful mountain views that can be seen on rides such as the “Tail of the Dragon” and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The scenic views of the Smoky…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
How Much Do Personal Injury Lawyers Charge? Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. This means that you, the client, do not pay for the lawyer’s services on an hourly basis. Instead, the lawyer earns a fee based on a percentage of their recovery for you. If there is no recovery,…
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Cervical Strains and Sprains after a Car Accident
[Whiplash-type Neck Injuries]
A Cervical Sprain Can Be More than Just a Pain in Your Neck Cervical strains and sprains can cause serious injuries to the ligaments, tendons and muscles in the neck, and including tears. According to the Mayo Clinic “The difference between a sprain and a strain is that a sprain injures the bands of tissue…
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Is it Normal to Have Mood Changes After
a Concussion or Serious Head Injury?
“Why Has He Gotten So Moody After His Concussion?” Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries can commonly impact a person’s anxiety or mood. Tasks or small issues that folks could normally take in stride may become more upsetting after a concussion. Concussions also typically make a person feel more down, depressed, or sad than normal.…
Read MoreWhat is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Post-Concussion Syndrome – What You Need to Know Post-Concussion Syndrome occurs when the symptoms from a concussion persist beyond the time a health care professional would consider normal for the particular patient. Concussions are, by definition, a type of brain damage. These traumatic brain injuries are commonly seen in car crash victims. Concussions are caused…
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What to Do After Being Hurt or Injured
in a Hit and Run Car Accident?
Victim of a Hit & Run Accident? 12 Things You Need to Do After the Wreck Being in a car accident can ruin anyone’s day, but if the vehicle that hits you takes off before you can get their information, you may not know how to handle the situation. This can be a frustrating and…
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