Waynesville North Carolina Legal Blog
The consequences of speeding can be more severe than a ticket
Busy lifestyles have become the norm. People seem to always be rushing around to bring their kids to school, go to work, pick up the kids, go to the grocery store, and complete all the little errands that must be done in between. Having a busy lifestyle can be...
read moreWhat are the chances of a shark attack?
Warm weather means people flocking to the beaches in North Carolina. However, in recent years, there has been a lot of talk about shark attacks, even close to shore. This may keep you away from the beach out of fear that a shark could attack you, but how likely is...
read moreWhat are my Fourth Amendment rights?
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees you the right to privacy. It specifically protects you from unlawful searches and seizures by law enforcement officers. In most cases, a warrant is necessary for a police officer to carry out a search or...
read moreContributory negligence and car accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are commonplace on North Carolina roads. Suffering an injury of any variation in an accident entitles you to recover damages; however, contributory negligence laws may prevent you from getting as much as you need. Our attorneys at Nielsen Legal...
read moreAggravated assault charges in North Carolina
When tensions escalate into physical altercations between people in North Carolina, the repercussions may be serious and long-lasting. This is particularly true in cases involving alleged attacks that involve the use of weapons and result in serious bodily injuries to...
read moreDoes North Carolina have mandatory minimum drug trafficking sentences?
A drug trafficking conviction may be heavy in North Carolina. When it comes to drug charges, drug trafficking is one of the more serious convictions. Drug trafficking may not involve extreme amounts of drugs. These charges also apply to a multitude of different...
read moreHow Keto diets impact breathalyzer results
Several recent cases in South Carolina and other states have uncovered a strange problem where drivers on a keto diet produce positive results for alcohol intoxication even when they haven't been drinking. During ketosis, the liver increases its breakdown of fat,...
read moreHave you modified your home to account for your paralysis injury?
Your recent personal injury in North Carolina may have resulted in you having to use a wheelchair for the foreseeable future. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may have to make modifications to your home to make it easier for you to get around and carry out...
read moreRest is the only cure for drowsy driving
The results of several studies reveal that most motorists in North Carolina and around the country understand that drowsy driving can be extremely dangerous. However, a worrying number of them also admit that they routinely get behind the wheel or stay on the road...
read moreAn accident with a truck may lead to long-lasting injuries
North Carolina roads may prove frustrating, especially during your commute to and from work. Traffic woes plague well-populated areas as throngs of motorists try and make their way from one place to another around the clock. Accidents happen, but those that occur...
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