Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers is a family affair—in all the ways that matter. Partner Ben Whitley works with his father to create a formidable force when representing clients.
“Damages” is a broad term for the losses that may be recoverable in an accident claim. Generally, they fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages. Possible damages in your motorcycle accident claim include: Economic damages: These are losses with a clear monetary value. Medi
Dog bites can be serious injuries. And yet, a number of people simply seek treatment for the injury and then try to get on with their lives. Many dog bite victims are unaware that they may have a right to compensation.
Workers on construction sites are at risk for a wide variety of injuries. Some of these injuries, such as minor cuts and bruises, can often be treated with first aid. Others, however, require emergency medical attention. The majority of injuries sustained in construction accidents are…
Contributory negligence must be brought to an end. At the Whitley Law Firm, we have seen far too many injured individuals who are blocked from receiving any amount of compensation because minor errors on their part contributed to the accident. Such an outcome is devastating…
Instead of totally barring recovery of damages for even a scintilla of fault on the part of the victim, the Victims’ Fair Treatment Act would allow plaintiffs to recover compensation that is reduced according to their level of fault. According to the text of the…
North Carolina is one of the very few states where the principle of contributory negligence applies in personal injury claims. Unlike comparative negligence (the standard used by a majority of states), the contributory negligence rule bars the victims of accidents and serious injuries from recoverin
As we all do our part to minimize the spread of COVID-19, most people are spending more time online. It is important to be aware of precautions we can all take to protect ourselves. Be Aware of Malware Malware, or malicious software, can be used…
