Wrongful death claims are already emotionally and legally complex. Families want justice for the loss of a loved one, but questions about fault can complicate matters. One of the most difficult scenarios arises when there is evidence that the deceased may have been partially responsible for the incident. In North Carolina, this

Losing a loved one because of negligence or wrongful conduct is devastating. Along with the emotional burden, many families face uncertainty about the legal process. A common question is whether they will have to appear in court to pursue justice. While not every wrongful death case ends up before a judge and

When a loved one passes away due to negligence, surviving family members face not only emotional pain but also legal complexities. In North Carolina, a wrongful death lawsuit cannot be filed by just anyone. State law requires that a court-appointed personal representative bring the claim on behalf of the deceased’s estate. Understanding

Understanding the North Carolina Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations When a loved one passes away due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, the grief can be overwhelming. In North Carolina, families have the right to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. However, time is critical in these cases. The North

After the unexpected loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, the last thing you want to worry about is the legal process. Yet, a wrongful death claim is often necessary to secure financial stability and seek justice. One of the most common questions we hear at Roane Law is,

On March 14, The Shelby Star published an article on one of Attorney James Roane’s cases regarding a lawsuit that was filed against Cleveland County. The article begins by explaining how in 2010, T.K., a 24-year-old employee at the Cleveland County landfill was hit by a 40-ton trash compactor that wound up crushing the

Most lawyers can handle car wreck cases, few lawyers can properly handle wrongful death cases.  Make sure that you hire a lawyer who has litigated wrongful death cases before, and ideally has tried these cases in front of juries.  First, wrongful death cases require getting the estate set up and working through any family

Wrongful death cases can be very difficult to litigate and prove damages.  Some jurors think that money will not bring the deceased person back, so why bother?  These jurors must be made to understand first of all, it is the law.  In the distant past, the law used to be an eye