North Carolina Legal Guides - Page 10
Navigating the 5-Year Medicaid Look-Back Period in North Carolina: Penalties and Exceptions
When applying for long-term care Medicaid in North Carolina, the state does not just look at your current bank account balance. Under state and federal rules, a caseworker will scr...
Suing Out-of-State Trucking Companies for North Carolina Highway Collisions
Understanding Jurisdiction: State vs. Federal CourtBecause North Carolina is a major East Coast logistics hub, highways like I-40, I-85, and I-95 are packed with commercial vehicl...
Motorcycle Passenger Injury Claims in North Carolina: Suing the Rider or the Other Driver
Riding as a passenger on a motorcycle offers an incredible sense of freedom, but it also leaves you entirely vulnerable. When a crash occurs, the passenger often suffers the most c...
Overcoming North Carolina's Pure Contributory Negligence Defense in Motorcycle Accident Claims
Riding a motorcycle in North Carolina offers breathtaking views, from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the coastal highways. However, when an accident occurs, injured riders face one of t...
Can Delivery Drivers Sue for Slips and Falls on Private Property in North Carolina?
Understanding Premises Liability for Delivery WorkersDelivery drivers keep North Carolina running, dropping off everything from daily mail to late-night meals. When you step onto...
Overcoming North Carolina's Pure Contributory Negligence Defense in Medical Malpractice
When a patient sues a doctor for medical malpractice in North Carolina, the defense lawyers will almost always try to blame the patient. In most of the country, if a patient is par...
How to Navigate the Rule 9(j) Expert Certification for Medical Malpractice in North Carolina
Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in North Carolina is completely different from a standard personal injury claim, like a car accident. The state imposes a unique and incredibly...
How to Win a Chapter 50B Ex Parte Hearing in North Carolina Court
Receiving an ex parte domestic violence protective order is a terrifying and disorienting experience. One day you are living your normal life, and the next, a sheriff's deputy is h...
Fighting an Out-of-State DWI Charge in North Carolina: Interstate Driver's License Compact Explained
North Carolina is a top destination for tourism, higher education, and corporate business. Whether you are visiting the sandy shores of the Outer Banks, attending a university in R...
The Ultimate Guide to Chapter 50B vs. Chapter 50C Protective Orders in North Carolina
Understanding Protective Orders in North CarolinaExperiencing harassment, abuse, or stalking is terrifying. When you decide to seek legal protection in North Carolina, one of the...
Navigating Interstate Stepparent Adoption: When the Biological Parent Lives Outside North Carolina
Families today are highly mobile. It is very common for a custodial parent and a stepparent to reside in North Carolina while the non-custodial biological parent lives in Florida,...
Stepparent Adoption in North Carolina: Timelines, Attorney Fees, and Home Study Waivers
When both biological parents agree to the process, a stepparent adoption is one of the most streamlined and joyful legal proceedings in North Carolina. It legally binds a blended f...
How to Complete a Stepparent Adoption in North Carolina When the Biological Parent Refuses Consent
Stepparent adoption is a wonderful way to solidify a family unit, but the process can become incredibly stressful when the non-custodial biological parent refuses to consent. In No...
Suing an Affair Partner: Alienation of Affection vs. Criminal Conversation in North Carolina
Discovering that your spouse has been unfaithful is an emotionally devastating experience. While most states have abolished the ability to take legal action against the third party...
How the 1% Contributory Negligence Rule Defeats Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina
If you are seriously injured in a car crash or slip and fall in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Greensboro, you might expect the at-fault party's insurance to pay your medical bills. Howeve...
How to Sue for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) Due to Workplace Bullying in NC
Workplace conflicts are a normal part of professional life, but there is a clear line between a demanding boss and unlawful psychological abuse. Often, toxic workplace behavior doe...
How to Secure Treble Damages Under the NC Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Finding out that a business lied, scammed, or significantly misled you is incredibly frustrating. In North Carolina, consumers and business owners have a powerful legal weapon to f...
How to Legally Dissolve a Medical or Dental Practice in North Carolina
Introduction to Winding Down a Healthcare Practice in NCClosing a medical clinic or dental office in North Carolina is vastly different from closing a standard retail business. He...
North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (UDTPA): Treble Damages Guide
When businesses negotiate, there is an expectation of basic honesty. Unfortunately, some companies rely on fraud, lies, and dirty tricks to gain an advantage. In North Carolina, th...
Suing a Competitor for Tortious Interference with a Contract in North Carolina
Building a successful business in North Carolina takes years of hard work, careful planning, and securing solid contracts. When a rival company crosses the line from healthy compet...
Structuring LLCs for Real Estate Investors in North Carolina
Real estate investing in North Carolina is booming, from the urban high-rises in Charlotte to the vacation rentals in the Blue Ridge Mountains. However, buying property in your own...
How the 'Blue Pencil' Rule Impacts Overbroad Non-Competes in North Carolina Courts
What is the 'Blue Pencil' Doctrine in North Carolina?When an employer drafts a non-compete agreement that is overly broad or unreasonable, different states handle the illegal cont...
Is a Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable in North Carolina if Signed After Hiring?
Understanding Non-Competes After Hiring in NCWhen you are offered a new job in North Carolina, signing a restrictive covenant before or on your very first day is generally binding...
How to Negotiate a Commercial Letter of Intent (LOI) in North Carolina Real Estate
Understanding the Commercial LOI in North CarolinaWhether you are looking to lease a warehouse in Durham or purchase a retail storefront in Winston-Salem, commercial real estate d...