Distracted driving crashes claim lives of schoolkids at bus stops On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Nov 5, 2018 | Firm News If you stand on a Raleigh street corner and watch drivers go by, you will see it over and over: people behind the wheel looking at phones, talking on phones and pressing buttons on phones – all […]

North Carolina Uber driver killed by drunk in head-on crash On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Aug 3, 2018 | Firm News Regular readers of our Raleigh personal injury law blog know that we have repeatedly written about the dangers of distracted driving and fatigued driving. Perhaps no form of behind-the-wheel recklessness and carelessness is greater than drunk driving, […]

Know the basics of North Carolina’s Move Over law On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jul 25, 2018 | Firm News Have you ever been driving along and witnessed motorists whizzing by an emergency vehicle on the side of the road without slowing down or moving over? If you are a law enforcement, emergency or utility employee, you may […]

Always follow a car accident with a medical examination On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jul 23, 2018 | Firm News Immediately following a car crash, many people do not realize that they are injured. Whether due to shock or adrenaline, the symptoms of serious injuries may not be felt for hours, even days, after a collision. Unfortunately, while […]

Is your seat belt in your car defective? On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jul 12, 2018 | Products Liability It seems as though automobile manufacturers announce vehicle recalls every month because of one kind of problem or another. You may feel that you are not safe in your own car. Defective parts can spell trouble for drivers and […]

Mixed emotions after volunteer firefighter causes tragic crash On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jul 6, 2018 | Firm News Some of the bravest, most selfless people are volunteer firefighters. They put their lives on the line to protect citizens and property from destructive and deadly flames. Of course, volunteer firefighters are humans who make mistakes as everyone else […]

Former NFL star awarded $12.5 million in premises liability suit On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jun 30, 2018 | Premises Liability Pro football fans here in Raleigh undoubtedly remember Reggie Bush, the speedy running back who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints back in 2006. The former USC star had some success in the NFL, but never […]

North Carolina mystery: Defective car or negligent driver? On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jun 13, 2018 | Products Liability It is a nearly 200-mile drive west from Raleigh to get to Boone. The town in the Blue Ridge Mountains was named for Daniel Boone, but is also known as the home of bluegrass legend Doc Watson. The town […]

4 reasons to report a workplace injury as soon as possible On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | May 14, 2018 | Workers’ Compensation When you have an injury accident at your job, you may want to try and deal with it on your own and not report it to your employer. You may assume your injury is not that bad, […]

Dangerous products: 5 recent recalls On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Apr 23, 2018 | Products Liability You expect the products you buy for yourself and your family to be safe. Unfortunately, some products are dangerous. There are consistent recalls of unsafe items that may be in your home. According to recalls.gov, some of the latest recalls include toys for children, decorative pillows, string […]