Lumberton Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Lumberton

Civil Litigation in Lumberton, North Carolina is the main means of resolving legal disputes that are not criminal in nature. A court of law decides the merits of each side's respective positions, and eventually issues a ruling on the case. Civil litigation can be between private parties, government entities, and any combination of the two.

In Lumberton, North Carolina, the purpose of civil litigation is not punishment or retribution for the wrongdoer, or to deter future wrongdoing.

Rather, civil litigation in Lumberton, North Carolina mainly concerns itself with forcing the defendant, if they're found to be liable, to compensate the victim for the harm caused by their wrongdoing. This compensation almost always comes in the form of money, but it can also come in the form of a court order, compelling the defendant to do something, or stop doing something.

Common subjects of civil litigation in Lumberton, North Carolina

There are many different contexts in which civil litigation can arise in Lumberton, North Carolina. After all, people seem quite creative at finding ways to wrong each other. However, only a few contexts lead to civil litigation in Lumberton, North Carolina with significant frequency.

Employment: The employer / employee relationship is one of the more common sources of civil litigation in Lumberton, North Carolina. Wage and hour violations, racial discrimination, and on-the-job injuries can all lead to civil litigation.

Personal Injury: When someone is injured due to the negligence (carelessness) of another, they typically have a legal right to seek compensation for their injuries. Civil litigation in Lumberton, North Carolina is the usually how people seek compensation for physical injuries, including compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and similar losses.

Family: In Lumberton, North Carolina, the relationships between family members are never simple. So, it's not astonishing that conflict can arise between spouses. These conflicts most frequently have to do with divorce, child support, and child custody.

How Can a Lumberton, North Carolina Lawyer Help?

Lumberton, North Carolina civil litigation is never simple, and it can frequently be convoluted enough to make a person's head spin. On top of that, individuals are rarely faced with the possibility of civil litigation when it happens to be convenient for them.

Therefore, if you think that you might be involved in civil litigation in the future, it's a good idea to seek the advice of a good Lumberton, North Carolina civil litigation attorney.

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Life in Lumberton

Lumberton is a city located in Robeson County, North Carolina. It currently has a population of approximately 20,000 people.

The city is located on the Lumber River, and was founded in 1787 by an Army officer, a few years after the end of the American Revolutionary War.

Originally, the Lumber River was used as a major route to transport lumber. Before the advent of mechanized transportation, it was common for lumber to be transported long distances by floating it down large rivers, and such transport was a major source of jobs and development for the areas where this transport occurred.

Most of the growth that turned Lumberton into the city it is today, however, occurred during and after WWII, where it was a major shipping center.

Modernly, the Lumber River is a major recreational attraction, allowing for swimming, rafting, and fishing. It is considered one of the most highly-prized recreational sites in the state, thanks to its natural beauty, and the fact that it features large areas of almost completely unspoiled coastal plains habitat.

There are plenty of Lumberton, North Carolina lawyers who can handle whatever legal issue you might be facing.

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