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TTLA comes to Asheville 2023! Perry Fisher was a Featured Speaker Perry Fisher, our own senior personal injury attorney here at Fisher Stark, was honored to speak at the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association’s Annual Convention. Perry Fisher said, “It is always a pleasure to be able to share our knowledge with other trial attorneys, network, and learn how to better…

After a Car Crash – Take The Following Steps It’s difficult to always think clearly after a car accident, and some people may simply be unaware of what they should or could do to minimize the pain and aggravation of the aftermath. Car accidents happen to good people every day; no one asks to be hit. This checklist is good…

“What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?” Usually, the first question an injured party asks their personal injury attorney is, “What is my case worth?” Considering the losses that come after an individual sustains a severe injury in an accident, it is understandable why this question is among the most frequently asked. A severe injury leads to thousands and possibly…

Evidence for a Personal Injury Claim Compelling evidence can drastically boost your settlement compensation. Some of the most important evidence can be found at the scene of a crash or injury. If your injuries require you to leave the scene, return or send a friend or family member to the scene as soon as possible to take photos, videos, and…

Even government agencies can be guilty of negligence. If you or a loved one were injured on local, state, or federal property due to the governing body’s negligence or a state actor or employee injures you, you might be entitled to receive compensation. Sovereign Immunity used to protect the government from all implications of guilt, but in 1948, Congress accepted…

Two people have died from Legionnaires’ disease, which has been linked to the NC Mountain State Fair. The State Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that over 120 people have contracted Legionnaires’ disease and its milder form, Pontiac Fever. Patients and their families are now seeking legal counsel as medical bills and time away from work are mounting up….

When you file a personal injury lawsuit, it is not uncommon for the defendant (the person or company you are suing) to request what insurance carriers call an “Independent Medical Examination”.  You are not a patient of the health care provider who conducts the exam, and no treatment will be rendered. The medical exam allows the insurance carrier to use…

Dentists, like all medical professionals, are held to certain reasonable standards of care for their patients. If your dentist is negligent in their duties and you or a loved one suffers trauma, you may be entitled to compensation. Dental care professionals sometimes fail to live up to their training and the standards requires of their profession.  Sometimes this can lead…

There are over 20,000 aggravated assault offenses and nearly 100,000 simple assault offenses every year in North Carolina, according to the NC State Bureau of Investigation Annual Summary Reports. The offenses range from non-physical confrontation to serious injury, and the punishments also range from mild to severe. While assault or battery may result in criminal charges and punishment, this often…

When people need a lawyer, it is usually because they are in a difficult time in their life. With personal injury law, people may be struggling with serious injuries, medical bills, loss of income, or even the loss of a loved one. It can be a confusing time that makes you feel hopeless, especially when the thought of a lawsuit…

How You Can Still Win Your Personal Injury Negligence Case North Carolina is one of the few states that still have contributory negligence in personal injury law. North Carolina is joined only by three other states and Washington D.C., while the remaining 46 states have a form of comparative negligence. Contributory negligence is harshly cut and dry. When an injury…

Distracted Driving is deadly. According to the most recent NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts, nearly 3,200 people were killed in auto accidents involving distracted drivers. There were also just under 600 nonoccupants (pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.) killed by distracted drivers. All of these deaths were preventable; if only the driver had stayed focused on the road. What Counts as Distracted Driving? Distracted…

Drugged driving is on the rise, especially with teenagers and young adults. It’s all the more vital for parents to pay close attention to the signs of drug or alcohol use. A recent report published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse revealed 1 in 6 college students have driven under the influence of a drug other than alcohol. Marijuana…

North Carolina has experienced a surge in boating accidents and fatalities. In 2018, boating accidents claimed 35 lives, triple that of the previous year. That total equates to the most boating-related deaths since 1990. Many would think alcohol is the most likely culprit for the surprising increase, but that is not the case.  The main cause of boating accidents is…

In a personal injury trial, it is generally forbidden to inform the jury that the defendant has an insurance policy that would cover any, if not all damages a jury chooses to include in its verdict. Mentioning the defendant’s insurance policy in any way usually ends in a mistrial. In North Carolina Rules of Evidence, Rule 411 states, “Evidence that…

A staggering 46% of people were injured out of the reported 275,067 traffic accidents in North Carolina. According to the NC Department of Transportation’s 2017 Traffic Crash Facts, these numbers have only slightly decreased from the year before. The state’s efforts to improve highway safety is slowly but surely making the roads safer, but it is an uphill battle. The…

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 literally blow up in your…

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 vaping; such as, burns, battery…

Here is the typical scenario: You have been injured by someone’s bad choices. Now what?

Surgery is complicated enough, and as a patient there are steps you can take to help it go smoothly and help you heal more quickly. It’s important to take some precautionary measures before “going under the knife.”   It’s also hard not to feel helpless when going into surgery, so following these steps can give you some sense of control. Eat…

Fifteen million people undergo surgery in American hospitals each year. Most of these are not emergency surgeries and are therefore considered elective; this means that, since the surgery is on a non-emergency basis, that may be time to consider the necessity and implications of your surgery as well as the processes involved in the procedure and the recovery. Before you…