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As the summer months approach and warmer weather enters the Carolina’s, more people are traveling the streets by way of a bicycle. In Charlotte, there is a tremendous increase in commuters using LimeBike, Bcycling, or personal bicycles as a means of transportation during the summer season. However, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, each…
In our ever evolving society, people are striving for new ways to make their lives more efficient. One source of efficiency is by adapting an alternative method of transportation. This is often achieved by utilizing public transport, carpooling, ridesharing or bicycling. Bicycling is not only a way to reduce transportation costs, for many, it is…
Medical Records and Your Rights Following a car accident or some other personal injury action an individual will eventually find themselves being treated for their injuries. In order to substantiate your injuries and pursue your case, your lawyer needs to obtain a copy of your medical records. The process is relatively simple—we will send a…
Social Media There is a plethora of information, among other things, on the world wide web, including the popular and ever growing phenomenon of social media, such as, to name a few, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, and Google. According to a 2014 survey by Pew Research Center, 74% of adults frequently use social…
Late Sunday night, a bicyclist was hit and killed by a driver in southwest Charlotte. The Charlotte Observer reports that both the driver and the bicyclist were traveling south on South Tryon Street, when the bicyclist was struck by the driver’s Jeep. The bicyclist hit the Jeep’s windshield and was then thrown to the ground.…
We left off talking about the opening statement in a car accident personal injury trial. This article will focus on the direct and cross examinations of the parties. Direct Examination Direct examination will be the first time the jurors will begin receiving evidence in a case. If you have watched TV or movies you will…
After a Charlotte auto accident the victim will face many challenges from dealing with insurance companies, property damage, doctors, employers, family etc. Eventually, after the dust settles the question of “What is my case worth?” is going to be raised. This is a subject that we have brought up and examined in great detail. The…
About 20 times a day a conversation takes place between a personal injury lawyer of Rosensteel Fleishman and a client regarding the value of their injury claim. This conversation will take place multiple times throughout the life of a claim. However, it is after the initial offer is made and settlement is being discussed that…
Health Insurance and Personal Injury Concerns If the signups for private insurance coverage through the health insurance exchange is any indicator, then more people than expected are signing up for insurance coverage. This is due to the deadline at the end of March, after which people will face a penalty. North Carolina is among the…
The expansion of North Carolina’s green ways has also result in an increase of biking popularity. Whether more people are riding bikes is attributed to the increasing cost of gasoline for cars or the numerous health benefits of cycling is unknown. Unfortunately, cyclist face a very real danger of getting into an accident with a…