Posts by Fisher Stark P.A.
Wrongful 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“I was just hit by another car, what should I do?”
What to do After a Car Accident? Being in a car accident can be a scary experience and hopefully something that people don’t ever have to go through. Sadly, car accidents happen every day and if you find yourself in an accident you may not know what to do. It’s difficult to always think clearly…
Read More“Do I have a Defective Product Liability Case?”
“If you have been injured or hurt because of a bad 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…
Read MoreHow to Report Unsafe (Dangerous or Bad) Truck Drivers
Reporting Bad or Dangerous Truck Drivers Did you know that around 500,000 trucking accidents occur each year in the United States? Trucking accidents can be extremely dangerous since some semi-trucks weigh 20 times more than ordinary cars. Large commercial vehicles can cause catastrophic injuries to other drivers on the road. These damages can be very serious…
Read More9 Things To Do After A Car Accident
“What Should You Do After An Auto Accident?” We understand that being involved in a car accident can be a very traumatic and troubling event, but a lot of the emotional and financial stress you might suffer can be lessened by following certain steps to make sure you are safe and protected … at the…
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…
Read MoreFatal Car Wrecks – What To Do After a Deadly Auto Accident
How to Prevent a Deadly Car Wreck from Destroying Your Family Unfortunately, with the number of vehicles on our roads today, deadly traffic accidents can occur at an alarming rate. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more than 6 million motor vehicle accidents per year in the U.S. So in 2020,…
Read MoreTop 3 Causes of Bicycle Accidents in WNC
What Causes Bicycle Accidents in WNC? The mountains of western North Carolina are full of breath-taking views and great biking trails. It also is full of winding roads and tight turns. These mountain roads can cause bicycle accidents due to negligent drivers. In this article we will point out the main causes of bicycle…
Read More16 Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck vs. auto accidents are considered more dangerous than the typical car crash due to the truck’s incredible weight and size. A typical passenger vehicle usually weighs about 4,000 pounds on average while a truck (an 18-wheeler in particular) weighs up to about 80,000 pounds. Therefore, it’s easier to realize why truck accidents are…
Read MoreHoliday Drunk Drinking – 2021
Did you know how often car accidents happen during the holidays? Last year 140 American lives were lost on Christmas day due to drunk driving. 123 were lost on New Years Day. New Year’s Day is the deadliest day for alcohol-related crashes,with 58% of crashes being alcohol related. 25% of adults admit that they…
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