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Three Killed In Wilmington Neighborhood Motor Vehicle Accident

On February 16, 2012, in Auto Accident, Chad Hudson, Director of Inquires, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, by Chad Hudson Director of Inquiries

Blog Written by S&W Director of Inquiries, Chad Hudson: A SUV crashed into an oak tree on Forest Hills Drive in Wilmington Monday night.  The driver of the SUV, 22 year old Raphael Samuel, and passenger Demond Jones, 30, were taken to the hospital.  Female passengers Yashica White, 21, and Shatia Hankins, 25, died on [...]

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Granny, Will Your Dog Bite? No Child No!

On February 10, 2012, in Attorney Hugh Currin, General, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, by Attorney Hugh Currin

Blog Written by Attorney Hugh Currin: How many times have we asked a similar question to a handler on the first confrontation with an unfamiliar dog.  The owner always says no and usually adds the Fido would not hurt a fly.  But don’t be so sure. A dog is a pack animal and in order [...]

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Catastrophic Pileup on Interstate 75 in Florida

On January 30, 2012, in Auto Accident, Director of Inquires, News, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, by Chad Hudson Director of Inquiries

Blog Written by Chad Hudson, Director of Inquiries at Shipman & Wright: A catastrophic vehicle pileup on Florida Interstate 75 has killed 10 people and sent at least 18 to the hospital.  The accident occurred around the Gainesville area shortly before 4 a.m. on Sunday morning.  According to officials, the initial cause of the accident [...]

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The Danger of Caps on Damages

On January 19, 2012, in Attorney Gary K. Shipman, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, by Attorney Gary K. Shipman

Blog Written by Attorney Gary K. Shipman: Last year, the North Carolina Legislature placed a “one size fits all” cap on non-economic losses in medical negligence cases of $500,000.00.  Critics of that type of legislation, benefiting only the wrongdoers, and not victims, have repeatedly stated that caps don’t do anything to promote safety.  Well, now [...]

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Attorney William Wright on Personal Injury

On January 17, 2012, in Attorney William Wright, Personal Injury, Video Blog Series, by S&W Blog Admin

Here at Shipman and Wright we handle a variety of personal injury cases.  View S&W Attorney William Wright’s video blog on personal injury discussions to learn more.

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A Word of Caution to Personal Injury Victims: Please do not Delay Medical Treatment and Please be Thorough in your Discussion with your Doctor

On December 5, 2011, in Attorney William Wright, Auto Accident, Personal Injury, by Attorney William Wright

Blog Written by Attorney William Wright: I have a word of caution to everyone out there who has been in a motor vehicle accident or suffered some type of injury that was someone else’s fault.  If you have been injured, please do not delay seeking medical attention.  A delay in treatment is one of the [...]

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Sleeping Truckers Take Toll but Deny True Cost of Accidents

On December 1, 2011, in Attorney Cory Reiss, Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, by Attorney Cory Reiss

Blog Written By Attorney Cory Reiss: I was recently passing a tractor-trailer on the left when the truck proceeded to merge into my lane.  When that happens, your first thought is: Is my lane really getting smaller or am I imagining it?  Your second thought is, frankly, better left unpublished. I survived by moving into [...]

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Mother Hits Two Cars, then Flees Scene with Child in Rear Seat

On October 24, 2011, in Auto Accident, News, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, by S&W Blog Admin

Police in Gaston County, N.C., recently charged a woman with driving while impaired after she hit two cars and fled the scene with her two children in the back seat. According to Gastonia Police, after Amanda Rhyne, 24, collided with two vehicles, she got out of her car and argued with the other drivers, then [...]

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SUV Runs Red Light, Kills Jogger in Wilmington

On October 18, 2011, in Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, by S&W Blog Admin

On Monday October 17, 2011 a silver Chevrolet SUV ran a red light, killing a jogger who was resting near the roadside catching his breath. The incident occurred near the intersection of North College Road and Gordon Road in New Hanover County at around 7pm. The Highway Patrol stated that the driver of the SUV [...]

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Pedestrian Struck by a Pick-Up Passed Due to Injuries

On October 15, 2011, in Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, by S&W Blog Admin

On Friday October 14, 2011 one of two pedestrians that was struck by a pick-up truck Thursday evening, died as a result of their injuries. According to police George, 71, and Clare, 73, Deangelis, of Fort Myers, Florida were returning to their hotel from a nearby convenience store when they attempted to cross several lanes [...]

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