Posts by Warren & Kallianos, PLLC
What Are My Rights if I Am Hurt in a Car Crash Due to a Defective Vehicle Part?
When you are injured in a car crash attributed to the negligence of someone else, you can make a claim for compensation for damages like your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, and so forth. But what can you do if the cause of your collision is related to a defective auto…
Read MoreShould I Give the Hospital My Car Insurance Information After an Accident?
Victims of car crashes suffer a wide range of injuries, including head trauma, soft tissue injuries, spinal cord damage, broken limbs, and whiplash. In fact, each year in the U.S., about 4 million emergency room visits occur resulting from a vehicle collision. It is important to remain in control of your injury claim after a…
Read MoreWhat Every Construction Worker Should Know About Their Rights
Construction jobs are among the most dangerous in America. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that one out of every five worker deaths in the U.S. occur in construction. Of course, non-fatal construction site accidents and injuries also frequently occur. If you were recently injured at a construction job in Charlotte or elsewhere in…
Read MoreWhere Are Charlotte’s Most Dangerous Intersections?
Have you ever gone through a dicey intersection in Charlotte and driven away convinced that it is the worst intersection in the city? Well, you may be right. Even though you can get into a car accident when you go through pretty much any intersection, statistics show that your odds greatly increase at certain locations within…
Read MoreWhat to Keep in Your Car in Case of an Emergency
You can encounter an emergency situation any time you get into your car and hit the road. Unfortunately, one of the risks that you face in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina is the risk of getting into an auto accident. This is true even if you are a highly safe driver. The reality is that…
Read MoreTop 10 Facts to Know About Workers’ Compensation
If you get hurt on the job in Charlotte or elsewhere in North Carolina, you should contact an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as possible. The lawyer can explain your right to workers’ compensation benefits and help you to overcome any obstacles that you encounter as you pursue benefits that you deserve. As you…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do After a Construction Accident?
Several years ago, the Center for Construction Research and Training conducted a study of national work injury statistics. The organization concluded that a construction worker faces a 75 percent chance of suffering a disabling injury over the course of a 45-year career. As Safety and Health Magazine reports, the study also found that construction workers…
Read MoreHow to File a Car Accident Claim in North Carolina
In the aftermath of a serious car crash, you may be left facing the high costs of vehicle repairs or replacement, while suffering severe injuries that require ongoing medical care and treatment. If another person was to blame for your car accident, you should be entitled to pursue compensation to cover these and other costs.…
Read MoreWhat to Do and What Not to Do When Passing Trucks
It’s a common scene on Charlotte highways: A truck driver who does not seem to be aware of blind spots and cuts off smaller passenger cars, or tractor-trailer drivers who insist on merging into the left lane to pass other vehicles. Although sharing the road with transport drivers can be frustrating, many passenger car drivers…
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Recreational Activity Causes Personal Injuries?
Making the decision to join an outdoor cycling group, or a local softball league, or to enroll in a fitness class at your local gym can help you get in shape and stay healthy. Yet common leisure activities often result in serious personal injuries. Indeed, according to a fact sheet from the Centers for Disease…
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