NC Personal Injury Law Blog
This blog covers personal injury law in North Carolina -- crash cases, wrongful death, insurance law changes, and the legal rights of people hurt on NC roads. Every post is written or reviewed by Julian Doby, a personal injury attorney based in Graham, NC who has practiced in Alamance, Orange, Chatham, and Caswell Counties for 28 years.
We cover real crashes on real NC roads. We cover the law that applies when someone is killed or injured in those crashes. And we cover the things insurance companies count on you not knowing -- contributory negligence, recorded statement traps, the July 2025 insurance minimum changes, and what the two-year wrongful death deadline actually means.
If something you read here applies to your situation, call (336) 221-8900. The consultation is free.
What We Cover
The blog focuses on personal injury law in North Carolina, with particular attention to crashes, wrongful death cases, and legal developments affecting injured people in Julian's four-county practice area: Alamance County, Orange County, Chatham County, and Caswell County.
Topics Covered:
Fatal and serious crash cases on NC roads -- what families need to know about their legal rights
North Carolina personal injury law -- contributory negligence, statutes of limitations, insurance minimums
Wrongful death in NC -- the two-year deadline, who can file, and what damages are recoverable
Car accident, truck accident, and motorcycle accident cases
NC law updates -- including the July 2025 insurance minimum changes under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-279.21
Hit-and-run cases and uninsured motorist coverage
DWI-related crash cases and punitive damages
About the Author
28 years handling wrongful death cases in Alamance County:
I've been practicing personal injury and wrongful death law in these courts since 1998. I know the Alamance County Historical Courthouse's civil procedures and I know District 17 Superior Court. I also handle cases in Orange County Superior Court in Hillsborough for crashes near Exit 157 at Buckhorn Road.
I handle both the personal injury and estate aspects: Wrongful death cases require competency in both personal injury law and estate administration. The personal representative appointment, the filing requirements, the distribution rules under the Intestate Succession Act, and the litigation itself all need to work together. I know how all of it works.
Local credentials: North Carolina State Bar #25407, admitted 1998. Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, J.D. 1998. District 17 Judicial District Bar, Treasurer. Born and raised in Alamance County. Western Alamance High School.
7 miles from Mebane: My Graham office is at 110 W. Elm Street, approximately 2 blocks from the Alamance County Historical Courthouse where your wrongful death case would be filed. I am not a distant firm that refers cases. I handle them.
I know how to deal with insurance companies: Insurance companies don't intimidate me because I've dealt with them all for 28 years. In wrongful death cases they move fast and they use tactics. I know those tactics and I know how to counter them.
If Something Here Applies to Your Situation…
Reading a blog post does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you or someone in your family has been hurt in a North Carolina crash and you have questions about your legal rights, call (336) 221-8900 or use the contact form at juliandoby.com/contact.
We handle personal injury cases in Alamance, Orange, Chatham, and Caswell Counties. The initial consultation is free. If you have a case, we will tell you. If you do not, we will tell you that too.
Fatal Rear-End Crash on US 70 in Johnston County – Legal Rights After Suspected DUI Fatality
Tracy Danielle Nichols, 34, of Princeton died Sunday evening when an SUV traveling at high speed struck her vehicle from behind on US Highway 70 East near the Wayne County line in Johnston County.
Fatal DWI Crash in Randolph County – Mother of 3-Year-Old Killed When Impaired Driver Loses Control on Plainfield Road
When impaired drivers cause fatal accidents in North Carolina, families face complex legal questions about liability, insurance coverage, and overcoming potential defenses like contributory negligence—especially when victims were not wearing seatbelts.
Greensboro Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Jamestown Father on New Year’s Day
A fatal motorcycle crash on Guilford College Road in Greensboro on New Year’s Day has left a Jamestown family grieving the loss of a husband and stepfather.
Fatal Car Accident on Bell Farm Road in Statesville – What Families Should Know
A teenage driver lost her life and two children suffered critical injuries when two vehicles collided on Bell Farm Road near Farmwood Road in Statesville Tuesday morning. The crash closed the roadway for about four hours as investigators worked the scene.
New North Carolina Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026 – What You Should Know
Sixteen new laws and changes to existing laws go into effect across North Carolina on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Some of these changes directly affect estate planning, medical licensing, and legal document filing – areas that matter if you’re planning your estate, running a business, or dealing with legal matters across the state.
Fatal Head-On Crash on Walker Road in Harnett County – What Injured Victims Should Know
A Chevrolet Silverado crossed the centerline on Walker Road near Star Fruit Lane in Harnett County on Friday afternoon, December 26, 2025, striking a Ford Expedition head-on.
Fatal Crash on Ardrey Kell Road in Charlotte – Legal Rights for Families
A BMW traveling at high speed struck a Honda CR-V on Ardrey Kell Road in Charlotte’s South Division on Saturday evening, December 27, 2025.
10 Craziest Laws in North Carolina’s History (Some Still Around Today!)
Ever wonder what happens when lawmakers get creative? North Carolina has some doozies tucked away in its legal history.
Legal Disclaimer: The posts on this blog are for general informational purposes only. They are not legal advice. Reading this blog does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Julian M. Doby or Julian Doby Law. Every case is different and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. For advice about your specific situation, contact a licensed North Carolina attorney. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.