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E-Bike Injuries in North Carolina: What the Dec. 1, 2026 Law Changes 

E-Bike Injuries in North Carolina: What the Dec. 1, 2026 Law Changes 

Any bike with pedals and a motor counts as an e-bike under Session Law 2026-46.On Durham's r/bullcity forum, a driver described teenagers on fast e-bikes "that look like motocross bikes." Appearance settles nothing; a machine beyond the class limits fits no class. Class 3 riders and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet under the new law.Breaking the helmet rule is an infraction. Whether a missing helmet bears on an injury claim is a question a lawyer should review on the facts. A rider who was partly at fault can still recover a reduced amount in North Carolina.North Carolina follows contributory negligence. A rider found even slightly at fault may recover nothing, so insurers may point first to class, helmet or sidewalk rules.

By Jon Moore

October 08, 2026

How Insurance Companies Handle Car Accident Claims in NC

How Insurance Companies Handle Car Accident Claims in NC

Insurance adjusters don't just determine who caused your crash they scrutinize your medical records, question treatment gaps, and often push a settlement before you know the full extent of your losses. Brown Moore & Associates breaks down how NC insurers evaluate claims, common adjuster tactics, and why the state's contributory negligence rule makes early evidence preservation critical.

By Brown Moore

September 17, 2026

A Major Victory for Truck Crash Victims: What the United States Supreme Court Decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC Means for You

A Major Victory for Truck Crash Victims: What the United States Supreme Court Decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC Means for You

A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows truck crash victims to pursue negligent hiring claims against freight brokers that select unsafe carriers.

By Courtney Mann

May 21, 2026

Goldsboro NC 18-Wheeler Accident: All You Need to Know, and How We Can Help

Goldsboro NC 18-Wheeler Accident: All You Need to Know, and How We Can Help

A major 18-wheeler crash in Goldsboro, North Carolina left multiple people injured and raised questions about truck driver negligence.

By Brown Moore

May 14, 2026

Economic vs. Non-Economic Damages in Charlotte Injury Cases

Economic vs. Non-Economic Damages in Charlotte Injury Cases

In North Carolina, personal injury damages fall into two categories: economic and non-economic. We explain how North Carolina law treats both types of damages, including the impact of contributory negligence, statutory caps, and how courts approach compensation.

By Brown Moore

August 28, 2025

What Makes a Case “Catastrophic”?

What Makes a Case “Catastrophic”?

By Brown Moore

July 29, 2025