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When to Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
“When should you hire a lawyer after a car accident?” Car accidents happen every day, putting good people like you in difficult situations. If you are ever involved in a car wreck, there are important considerations to help get you through the process as easily as possible. After an accident it can be difficult to…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury – Prevent Car Accidents by Choosing The Right Car for Your Teen
Prevent Teenage Traumatic Brain Injury. Getting a driver’s license can be an exciting period in the life of a teenager. Many teens in Western North Carolina and throughout the US are also fortunate to get their first vehicle right around the same time. If you’re a parent thinking of getting a vehicle for your newly…
Read MoreConstruction Worker Injuries and Fatalities – Causes and Prevention
Construction Injuries and Fatalities – Common Causes The risk of personal injury is quite high on construction sites, where sometimes dangerous industrial trucks, power tools and scaffolding can be found. Many accidents resulting in personal injury are caused by negligence, improper use of tools, poor planning, and failure to use protective equipment. And, many of…
Read MoreWhat should I do after a motorcycle crash?
As personal injury lawyers in Asheville, we regularly see the consequences of motorcycle accidents. A motorcycle accident can be a terrible and traumatic experience that may lead to permanent, life changing injuries. Having an experienced North Carolina trial lawyer on your side can help you and your loved ones move forward from a crash.…
Read MoreWhat Are Traumatic Brain Injuries?
What Causes Traumatic Brain Injuries? Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are, as the name suggests, injuries to the brain (brain damage) that result from trauma. It is a common misconception that you have to hit your head on something to get a brain injury. This is not true. Serious brain injuries often occur from the brain…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents & Personal Injury
Personal Injury from Motorcycle Accidents Although many people prefer motorcycles as their mode of transportation and others enjoy recreational use, riders can be at higher risk for personal injury. Motorcyclists face a higher chance of severe injury if a motorcycle accident occurs. Motorcycle crashes also kill approximately 3,000 motorcyclists each year and are one of…
Read MoreTrucking Accidents and Catastrophic Injuries
On September 16, 2020, a tractor-trailer crashed and was overturned in McDowell County. This continues a recent string of trucking accidents in WNC. Thankfully, there were no injuries in this incident, however, it did block all eastbound lanes of I-40 near Old Fort. Did you know that around 500,000 trucking accidents occur each year in…
Read More5 Fundamental Things Every Car Accident Survivor Needs to Know
Car accidents often occur as a result of someone else’s bad driving choices… You did not ask for this to happen to you, and now your busy life has grown even more complicated. Most folks do not allow time in their normal day to spend looking for a rental car, going to a doctor, dealing…
Read More7 Helpful Answers to Your Questions about Truck Accidents [FAQs]
Truck Accident Questions & Answers Not all vehicle accidents are handled the same way in court. Trucking accidents are vehicle collisions involving semi-trucks or other large commercial vehicles that often cause much more damage than an ordinary car accident. 1. What is the difference between a truck and car accident? Trucking accidents are far more…
Read MoreWhat Causes Motorcycle Accidents?
Motorcycle Accidents & Crashes Cause Catastrophic Injuries with Lasting Consequences The trial attorneys at Fisher Stark, P.A., know that Western North Carolina is a mecca for motorcycle riders. But, while beautiful, the winding mountain roads and narrow streets can often spell trouble when people in cars and trucks do not follow the rules of the…
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