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Cotton Law Firm Blog
Achieving the outcome you deserve begins with knowledge. At the Cotton Law Firm, our attorneys are committed to empowering our clients with the knowledge they need to fight their personal injury or criminal defense cases. We also provide additional legal services in the areas of estate planning and tax law.
With law firms located in Fayetteville, Durham, and Lumberton, NC, we provide aggressive and passionate advocacy for clients throughout North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. We also represent clients in Durham, Granville, Wake, Iredell, Catawba, and Rowan counties and beyond.
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Why You Need a Traffic Attorney If Your License Gets Suspended
Why You Need a Traffic Attorney If Your License Gets SuspendedDriving is essential to living:Driving to and from work.Dropping and picking up your children from school.Attending church with your loved ones.Visiting medical professionals.All of these actions become...


DWI Convictions & Driver’s License Revocation in NC
DWI Convictions & Driver’s License Revocation in NC Even if it is your first offense, your driver's license will be revoked when you are arrested for driving while impaired in North Carolina. There are specific actions that must be taken to obtain the use of your...


What to Do After a Drug Possession Arrest in North Carolina
What to Do After a Drug Possession Arrest in North Carolina Drug possession crimes are serious charges and could lead to severe consequences in your life and on your record. According to the Drug Policy Alliance, on average, someone in the United States is arrested...


7 Essential Tips for Preparing Your Will in North Carolina
7 Essential Tips for Preparing Your Will in North Carolina Not only the elderly need a will. Everyone needs to have one prepared, just in case. You are not guaranteed tomorrow; if something happens, it’s good to have peace of mind that your affairs are in order. Here...


How to Spot a Negligent Driver
How to Spot a Negligent Driver We all recognize a negligent driver when we see one. They often drive recklessly, either speeding, tailgating, or weaving while texting. They are dangerous to themselves and other drivers or pedestrians on the side of the road. If a...


7 Must-Know North Carolina Traffic Laws
7 Must-Know North Carolina Traffic Laws In order to ensure the safety of others, every driver should have a confident understanding of traffic laws in the state they are driving. The old adage remains true: Ignorance of the law is not an excuse to break it. Cotton Law...


5 Reasons to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer
5 Reasons to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer If you or a loved one has been hurt in a truck accident, you may be entitled to more compensation than you think. Truck accidents are a rare, terrifying occurrence where your chances of being seriously injured are more...


When to Hire a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
Have you been in an accident that caused a traumatic brain injury and are now wondering if hiring an attorney will help your case? While you may receive reimbursement for your injuries through insurance, you may be entitled to more compensation. Cotton Law Firm has...


Bulging & Herniated Discs Lawsuits: What Are Your Rights?
Occurring most often as the result of a motor vehicle and pedestrian accident, bulging and herniated discs can have serious mental and physical repercussions on those injured. These discs act as cushioning between the vertebrae, ensuring there is no bone to bone...


How to Recover Damages After a Severe Burn Injury
Have you recently been the victim of a severe burn that’s kept you out of work or prevented you from other activities that you would be doing before the accident? Here at Cotton Law Firm, we want to share everything we know in regards to how to recover damages after a...
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