- Personal Injury
The law firm of Hefferon Law, PLLC has successfully represented thousands of clients in personal injury claims throughout North Carolina. Based in Charlotte, we represent clients in communities such as Gastonia, Monroe, Concord, Kannapolis, Hickory, Winston-Salem and Fayetteville. With more than 35 years of legal experience, Paul Hefferon has a well-earned reputation for plain talk, aggressive representation and outstanding results.
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 required. The insurance ...
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 recover damages from the responsible parties, whether an individual o ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, debilitati ...
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). This is similar to a DWI (Driving Whil ...
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 tre ...
When most people think of a trucking accident lawsuit, 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 ...
The winter holidays are meant to be a joyous occasion when people are surrounded by family and friends. But with so many people taking to the road to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, there is a heightened risk of winding up in an auto accident. The leading cause in a high number of ...