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North Carolina Accident Lawyers Taking Strong Action for People Across the State
Attorney Paul Hefferon of Hefferon Law has developed a strong reputation among our clients and our colleagues in the North Carolina legal community as highly effective trial lawyers.
The cornerstone of our practice is a thorough commitment to the well-being of our clients and their families. We fight hard to maximize recovery for our clients who have suffered serious or catastrophic personal injury or who have lost a loved one in a fatal accident. This means that we make every effort to provide our clients with the caring personal support and aggressive representation they need and deserve. These characteristics extend to our clients in our professional malpractice cases and business litigation practice. Most people are familiar with the term medical malpractice. It seems simple enough. A health care professional makes a mistake that injures a patient, and the patient receives compensation for that injury. However, it’s far from simple. In North Carolina, there are a number of laws in place that treat medical malpractice lawsuits differently than the typical negligence lawsuit, and that make the process highly complex, expensive, and time consuming. It is almost impossible to pursue a medical malpractice claim without the guidance of an experienced medical malpractice attorney. The very first thing you or your accident attorney must do is... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2021/05/medical-malpractice-can-be-lengthy.html
When most people think of trucking accident lawsuits, they immediately conjure up images of courtrooms, judges and juries. The reality is that many trucking accident claims do not wind up going that far. Most of these claims are settled outside of a courtroom. Every year there are more than 400,000 truck accidents in the... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2021/04/no-court-most-trucking-accident-claims.html
When an auto accident occurs, there are a lot of assumptions made. The reality is that all auto accidents are different, but there are certain truths that remain through every type of crash. Here’s a look at some of the most popular myths about auto accidents. Statements are requiredThe insurance company for the at-fault driver may pester you... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2021/03/auto-accident-myths.html
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Do accidents happen? Of course. But rarely are they unpredictable and unavoidable events, like being struck by lightning. Most of the time “accidents” are the result of someone’s carelessness or wrongful conduct. Whether it is a road accident, a workplace accident, a medical accident, or worse, when you have been injured or damaged by somebody’s negligence, it’s time to consider legal counsel from HefferonLaw.com. Why Your Attorney Should Come Into the Picture
Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/11/your-guide-to-getting-best-lawyer-for.html
Motorcycle operators run the risk of sustaining serious injuries every time they take to the roadways. It is obvious that lack of protection leaves them susceptible to the perils of a nasty fall or high-impact collision. However, there are preventative measures taken to protect motorcycle operators in North Carolina.  Motorcyclists are required to... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/10/north-carolina-roadways-dangerous-place.html
When alcohol is involved, waterways can become just as dangerous as roadways. Boating accidents are on the rise every year. As a result, boat operators who are over the legal limit in North Carolina can be arrested and charged with BWI (Boating While Impaired).  Woman drinks wine while behind the wheel of a boat. This is similar to a DWI (Driving While Impaired), although the penalties in North Carolina are... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/09/penalties-for-bwi-in-north-carolina.html
Most people are familiar with the term medical malpractice. It seems simple enough. A health care professional makes a mistake that injures a patient, and the patient receives compensation for that injury. However, it’s far from simple. In North Carolina, there are a number of laws in place that treat medical malpractice lawsuits differently than the typical negligence lawsuit, and that make the process highly complex, expensive, and time consuming. It is almost impossible to pursue a medical malpractice claim without the guidance of an experienced medical malpractice attorney. Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/08/medical-malpractice-can-be-lengthy.html
When most people think of trucking accident lawsuits, they immediately conjure up images of courtrooms, judges and juries. The reality is that many trucking accident claims do not wind up going that far. Most of these claims are settled outside of a courtroom. Every year there are more than 400,000 truck accidents in the United States. Most of those... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/07/most-trucking-accident-claims-do-not.html
Helping Hands Nursing Service is more than a business that provides top quality senior care. That fact is evidenced by more than just a mission statement. The Helping Hands Nursing Service Shelby team continues to stay active in the community, promoting the kind of good will that has become synonymous with the company.  One of the recent community outreach programs involved registering participants at the Medical Screening Bus for... When an auto accident occurs, there are a lot of assumptions made. The reality is that all auto accidents are different, but there are certain truths that remain through every type of crash. Here’s a look at some of the most popular myths about auto accidents. Statements are requiredThe insurance company for the at-fault driver may pester you for a recorded statement. Some may even go as far as to... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/06/auto-accident-myths.html
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When a married person dies as a result of the carelessness of others (called a “wrongful death,”), the surviving spouse should be aware of his or her legal options. The family of a person who dies a “wrongful death” has a right to... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/04/surviving-spouses-rights-in-north.html
Construction accidents are avoidable, and are usually caused by carelessness and failure to follow general safety practices. The end result could leave injured victims out of work, bogged down with high medical bills, enduring months of pain and suffering, and in many instances permanent, debilitating injuries. When a general contractor or subcontractor (or their employees) carelessly cause a construction accident, they will be liable and owe fair compensation to the injured individual. While injuries in construction accidents differ, the... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/03/construction-accident-essentials-for.html
Do accidents happen? Of course. But rarely are they unpredictable and unavoidable events, like being struck by lightning. Most of the time “accidents” are the result of someone’s carelessness or wrongful conduct. Whether it is a road accident, a workplace accident, a medical accident, or worse, when you have been injured or damaged by somebody’s negligence, it’s time to consider legal counsel from HefferonLaw.com. Why Your Attorney Should Come Into the Picture For many accident victims, accident-related injuries can... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/02/your-guide-to-getting-best-lawyer-for.html
Motorcycle operators run the risk of sustaining serious injuries every time they take to the roadways. It is obvious that lack of protection leaves them susceptible to the perils of a nasty fall or high-impact collision. However, there are preventative measures taken to protect motorcycle operators in North Carolina. Motorcyclists are required to wear approved safety helmets while... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2020/01/north-carolina-roadways-dangerous-place.html When alcohol is involved, waterways can become just as dangerous as roadways. Boating accidents are on the rise every year. As a result, boat operators who are over the legal limit in North Carolina can be arrested and charged with BWI (Boating While Impaired). Woman drinks wine while behind the wheel of a boat. This is similar to a... Find the full article at https://hefferonlawpllc.blogspot.com/2019/12/penalties-for-bwi-in-north-carolina.html
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