Case Type: Personal Injury & Death
Our skilled lawyers always build wrongful death cases as if they’ll go to trial. However, as with other personal injury claims, wrongful death cases often reach a full and fair settlement out of court. In many situations, a wrongful death settlement is the best resolution, saving the parties the time, stress, expense, and risks of […]
Yes, you could be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit if a close relative was killed in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. By filing a wrongful death claim, you can seek the financial security you need during this tragic time. Seeking legal representation from a motorcycle wrongful death attorney as soon as possible […]
Asbestos exposure is known to cause severe and deadly health conditions like lung cancer and mesothelioma. While a series of actions by federal agencies significantly curtailed asbestos use in construction beginning in the 1970s, asbestos-containing materials are still present in many older buildings and are still being used in the United States in certain applications. […]
In North Carolina, motorists must yield to pedestrians crossing the road in marked crosswalks and take reasonable steps to avoid hitting pedestrians even when they proceed without the right of way. Given the latter obligation, you might reasonably wonder what happens if you hit a pedestrian not in a crosswalk by accident. Can they file […]
If you suffered an injury while riding your motorcycle in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you might wonder if it matters that you were not wearing a helmet. Do you have to wear a helmet in North Carolina? Yes. You and any passenger on your motorcycle must wear a helmet according to state […]
Are you a motorcyclist in North Carolina? You may frequently find yourself stuck in traffic, longing for a way to navigate more efficiently. Lane-splitting might seem like the solution to your problem, but is it legal in North Carolina? This article looks at the laws, benefits, and risks of this controversial motorcycle-riding technique. What Is […]
While it is impossible to eliminate all risks on the road, motorists in North Carolina who drive defensively could potentially avoid severe or fatal injury accidents. But what, exactly, is defensive driving? This article provides five top tips for driving defensively. By incorporating these strategies into your driving habits, you can significantly reduce the likelihood […]
Attorney Janet Ward Black is the principal owner of Ward Black Law located in Greensboro. It is one of the largest woman-owned law firms in our state. The firm’s clients have received settlements of more than $100 million over the last 10 years. The firm represents people injured at work, in accidents, and by dangerous […]
What does it mean when my lawyer tells me “we are going to file suit?” Filing a lawsuit in North Carolina for personal injury cases creates a general timeline as follows: filing of a complaint, an answer by the defendant(s), the discovery period, mediation, trial. Each has its own distinct features and rules. Filing of […]
Before joining Ward Black Law in 2013, Gerard Davidson practiced personal injury and products liability litigation with the Greensboro firm of Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP for 35 years. His practice there focused on products liability and toxic tort litigation and he was involved in a number of high profile cases. Gerard graduated from Wake Forest […]