domestic partnership | wrongful death lawsuit

Can a domestic partnership qualify to take civil action following a wrongful death?

Whether couples are legally married or just share a household, a domestic partnership is a close relationship with emotional ties and bonds. Unfortunately, the statutes in the state have not caught up with the times of society. Therefore, after a loved one’s passing, you may wonder how your domestic relationship status with your loved one will affect your ability to file a …

Contributory negligence

Will Contributory Negligence Make or Break Your Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Sadly, North Carolina is one of four states that still allows pure contributory negligence in personal injury lawsuits. What this means is that if you are even one percent at fault for your wounds, you are barred from seeking any form of financial compensation what-so-ever. This puts an extreme burden on you, the plaintiff, to thwart attempts from the defense …