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My last blog post discussed the discovery process to get your case ready for mediation and trial. This blog post discusses approaches to settlement discussions. Settlement Discussions North Carolina has employed mandatory mediation for several years with good success. Though we now have court-ordered mediation, you are still free to engage in settlement negotiations at […]
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PRETRIAL PRACTICE Now that you have determined you have a good case and have built a solid foundation through extensive pre-suit investigation, you are ready to file your case. The pretrial stage is where you really add or lose value with respect to your case. For plaintiffs, to maximize the value of your case, make […]
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My last post discussed your investigative responsibilities as a lawyer. This blog entry talks about the use of experts to secure a meaningful settlement or verdict for your client. C. Experts Depending on the size of your case, the area of law involved and the complexity of issues, you may want to retain one or […]
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My last blog post on this theme discussed the importance of analyzing damages prior to taking on a case. This blog post discusses a lawyer’s investigative responsibilities when determining whether to sign a client. B. Your Investigative Responsibilities Attorneys have an obligation to investigate the case prior to filing pleadings. For the plaintiff’s attorney, he […]
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Two people were killed this morning in separate tractor trailer accidents in Wythe County, VA, which is about an hour north of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A portion of I-81 had to be shut down. In the first incident, a tractor trailer overturned and went into the lane of oncoming traffic. The tractor trailer driver managed […]
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28 Mar '14
In the last several years, trucking companies have been subject to increased exposure to litigation as a result of changes in the legal obligation to supervise hours of service compliance. Along the same lines, motor carriers have a heightened duty to maintain accurate records. The rules are designed to cut down on driver fatigue, which […]
