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How Truck Drivers Can Avoid Accidents
A person is killed or injured in a motor vehicle accident involving large truck approximately every 15 minutes. Being safe on the road comes down to a lot of factors, but when you drive a truck, you’re controlling a lot of those factors yourself. Trucks have significant size, power and a longer stopping distance. Simply…
Read More11 Tips On Sharing The Road With Motorcycles
Sharing The Road With Motorcycles Many automobile drivers become frustrated when having to share the road with motorcycles. Yet, most accidents involving motorcycles and autos are the fault of the automobile driver. It is vital drivers of cars, trucks, and SUVs learn to share the road with motorcycles to avoid causing harm to motorcyclists. The…
Read MoreOh NO!!! Jury duty!!!
It jumps right out at you, that envelope from the County. There’s no mistaking a summons to appear as a juror, even at its first sight in the mailbox. A jury duty summons is usually the last thing people want to see. “Most folks would rather see anything else,” says Asheville attorney Perry Fisher. “We…
Read MoreAlternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques are popular methods to resolve legal issues without going to trial. Two of the most common techniques are arbitration and mediation. But what are the differences between the two? Arbitration Another alternative dispute resolution mechanism is arbitration. This process is basically a simplified version of a full trial after parties finish…
Read MoreExploding e-Cigarette injuries
As trial lawyers in Asheville, NC, we’ve seen our share of injuries caused by e-cigarette explosions. Did you know that these types accidents can cause serious personal injuries and even deaths? While most e-Cigarette explosions are because of batteries, these cases can be complex for multiple factors. Anything that uses batteries has the potential to…
Read MoreUnderstanding Vaping Injuries
By: Perry Fisher Many people in North Carolina use an electronic cigarette. This activity is commonly known as “vaping”. You can see people vaping as they walk down the street or as they are driving. As a law firm in Asheville, North Carolina, we have seen the many types of injuries that are associated with…
Read MoreRecipe for Community
What is your ingredient? What do you do that makes our mountains such a wonderful place to live? What tips for new neighbors do you want to share to keep Western North Carolina such a special place? Tell the world the ingredients that make our area so special. Post your ingredient here. Recipe for Community…
Read MoreTips for Choosing Local Counsel
Fisher Stark, P.A. is the preferred choice for companies that need local counsel in Western North Carolina. Rated AV by Martindale-Hubble, the firm is composed of trial attorneys specializing in complex cases pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina together with handling of cases in all State Courts…
Read MoreTrucking Accidents and Catastrophic Injuries in Asheville
Asheville is uniquely center to all the beautiful mountain activity that Western North Carolina has to offer. From the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the ever growing beer industry of Beer City, USA, Asheville is central to the continued development of North Carolina. However, a booming beer industry and rising development often…
Read MoreCondemnation Law Affecting Asheville Citizens
Growth and expansion are inevitable here in Asheville, North Carolina. A vibrant community, a thriving beer industry, and the Blue Ridge Parkway to explore brings people from all over the state and surrounding areas to this beautiful mountain town. Because of this increase in popularity, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has proposed the…
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