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Game Changer: Social Media and Personal Injury Lawsuits

The Growing Prevalence of Social Media in the United States In today’s interconnected world, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat have permeated every aspect of our lives. They serve as powerful tools for connection, communication, and self-expression. However, these platforms are a double-edged sword, especially…

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Wrongful Death in North Carolina – What You Need to Know

Wrongful death cases can arise from a variety of causes, such as car accidents, truck accidents, workplace fatalities, and other types of negligence. If you or someone you know has been affected by a wrongful death of a loved one, know that the Dodge Jones Injury Law Firm is available…

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Is Texting While Driving Reckless Driving? 

There’s a reason why texting while driving is illegal in North Carolina. It’s incredibly dangerous, predictably resulting in car accidents, wrongful death claims, and lives ruined. The National Highway Traffic Administration or “NHTSA” estimates “distracted driving,” which includes texting while driving, accounts for a substantial number of accident-related fatalities on…

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Are lawsuits required?

Recovery from a bad wreck can involve more than just ER visits, X-rays, doctors, and rehab.  If you’ve been suffering through the process, wondering about your lost wages and bills, often the LAST thing you want to think about is litigation.  Are lawsuits required? Not necessarily. In fact, likely more-often-than-not,…

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The first office visit

Retaining an attorney or law firm for legal representation may be an important first step in settling a claim for damages.  Establishing the attorney-client relationship may seem a bit overwhelming to start.  Knowing what to expect at the first office visit is a good place to start. Of course, that…

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After my accident, how do I obtain compensation?

After my accident, how do I obtain compensation? How are car accident claims handled in North Carolina? What are money damages for motorcycle wrecks? Are insurance claims different for truck accidents? How does an injury lawyer near me help? When you’ve got a NC personal injury case, most of the…

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Why is the insurance company involved if I was not at fault?

Why is the insurance company involved if I was not at fault? What does “at fault” mean under the NC Accident Laws? Who is responsible for a car accident under North Carolina laws? How do insurance companies handle accident claims? Can a personal injury lawyer help with my accident case?…

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What are legal fees for accident cases?

Eastern North Carolina personal injury law firm: What do lawyers charge in wreck cases?  Contingency Fees in NC What does it cost to hire a lawyer in North Carolina? What’s included in legal representation? How do personal injury law firms charge fees? What are contingency fee agreements? Does it cost…

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Repetitive Motion Injuries in the Workplace

Repetitive Motion Injuries in the Workplace   People ask me about repetitive motion injuries. Injuries that occur over time because of doing the same physical activity or similar physical activity over and over and over throughout the day at work. They’re handled differently for the most part than other types of…

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