North Carolina Legal Guides - Page 11
Understanding Triple Net (NNN) Leases in North Carolina: Hidden Costs for Commercial Tenants
The Reality of Triple Net Leases in North CarolinaLeasing commercial space in a booming North Carolina market like Charlotte, Raleigh, or Greensboro can be an exciting milestone f...
Reporting Sexual Harassment to HR in North Carolina When the Harasser is the Boss
The Unique Threat of CEO and Owner HarassmentIn standard cases of workplace sexual harassment, the legal protocol is fairly straightforward: report the behavior to your company's...
How to Gather Evidence of Workplace Sexual Harassment in North Carolina
The Importance of Documenting Workplace HarassmentFacing workplace sexual harassment in North Carolina can be an isolating and terrifying experience. Whether you work in a corpora...
Landlord and Property Manager Liability for Tenant Dog Bites in North Carolina
When a tenant's dog attacks a neighbor, a guest, or a delivery driver, the immediate focus is usually on the dog owner. However, tenants often lack sufficient renter's insurance to...
Statute of Limitations for Filing a Dog Bite Lawsuit in North Carolina
Dog bites can cause severe physical and emotional trauma, often leaving victims with mounting medical bills and permanent scarring. In North Carolina, the law provides a clear path...
Average Settlement Amounts and Attorney Fees for Dog Bites in North Carolina
If you or a loved one has suffered a dog attack in North Carolina, one of your first questions is likely, "How much is my case worth, and can I afford a lawyer to help me?" Underst...
Overcoming the Contributory Negligence Defense in North Carolina Product Liability Cases
The 1% Rule: Contributory Negligence in North CarolinaNorth Carolina is one of only four states in the United States (along with the District of Columbia) that still enforces the...
Passing Down Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency via Will in North Carolina
Passing Down Digital Assets in North CarolinaIn today's highly digital world, an estate in cities like Charlotte, Durham, or Wilmington no longer consists just of real estate and...
How to Legally Disinherit a Spouse or Child in a North Carolina Will
When planning your estate in North Carolina, you generally have the freedom to leave your property to whoever you choose. However, the law places heavy restrictions on your ability...
Small Estate Administration: Using a Collection by Affidavit in North Carolina
When a family member passes away leaving behind only a modest bank account, a used car, and some personal items, the prospect of hiring a lawyer and opening a formal probate case c...
Litigating the Validity of Handwritten and Deathbed Wills in North Carolina
Understanding Holographic Wills in North CarolinaIn the final days of a person's life, desperation or manipulation can lead to the sudden creation of a 'deathbed will.' In North C...
Estate Battles Between Second Spouses and Adult Children in North Carolina
Navigating Blended Family Estate Conflicts in North CarolinaWhen a parent passes away, blended families often face immense emotional and financial turmoil. In North Carolina, the...
What to Do If the NCDOR Audits Your North Carolina Business for Sales Tax Evasion
Collecting sales tax is a fundamental responsibility for most businesses operating in North Carolina. The money you collect at the point of sale does not belong to you; it belongs...
Third-Party Personal Injury Lawsuits for Construction and Industrial Workers in North Carolina
The Difference Between Workers' Comp and Third-Party LawsuitsWorking in construction or industrial manufacturing in North Carolina cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem...
How Pain, Suffering, and Emotional Distress Damages Are Calculated in North Carolina
When you suffer a severe injury in North Carolina, the physical pain and emotional trauma often outlast the medical bills. While economic damages like hospital invoices and lost wa...
Overcoming the 1% Contributory Negligence Rule in North Carolina Personal Injury Claims
North Carolina is one of the few remaining states in the country that strictly enforces the pure contributory negligence rule. For residents in cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and...
How to Overcome North Carolina's Contributory Negligence Rule in Car Accident Claims
Understanding the 1% At-Fault Rule in North CarolinaNorth Carolina is one of only four states (along with Washington D.C.) that still follows the pure contributory negligence rule...
North Carolina Logging Truck Accidents: Liability and Industry Specifics
The Danger of Logging Trucks on North Carolina RoadsIn rural and Western North Carolina, from the winding mountain roads near Asheville to the coastal plains of Wilmington, loggin...
How to Send a Spoliation Letter After a North Carolina 18-Wheeler Crash
What is a Spoliation Letter and Why Do You Need It?When an 18-wheeler causes a devastating crash on North Carolina highways, the evidence needed to prove the driver's negligence i...
Overcoming Contributory Negligence in North Carolina Commercial Truck Accidents
Understanding Pure Contributory Negligence in North CarolinaNorth Carolina is one of the few states that still follows the strict legal doctrine known as pure contributory neglige...
How Not Wearing a DOT-Approved Helmet Wrecks Your North Carolina Motorcycle Settlement
When you are involved in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina, the insurance adjuster will immediately look for ways to blame you for the crash. In this state, the rules are inc...
The North Carolina Residential Property Disclosure Act: What Home Sellers Must Legally Reveal
Understanding the NC Disclosure ActFor decades, North Carolina operated under a strict rule of 'Caveat Emptor' or buyer beware. This meant it was entirely up to the buyer to disco...
The Open and Obvious Defense in North Carolina Premises Liability: How to Beat It
Understanding Contributory Negligence and the Open and Obvious RuleNorth Carolina is one of the few states that still follows the harsh rule of "pure contributory negligence." Und...
Negligent Security Claims at North Carolina Apartment Complexes: Tenant Rights and Landlord Liability
When you sign a lease for an apartment in North Carolina, you have a reasonable expectation of safety in your home and the surrounding common areas. Unfortunately, landlords and pr...