News
Maximum Justice, Minimum Stress.
Brian Elston Law is a personal injury attorney in Asheville, NC and is dedicated to fighting for the people who need it most. Our team is ready to take on your case in a variety of matters from personal injury, to workers comp, wrongful death, employment law, civil litigation, and more.
Burn Injuries
BURN INJURIES AT A RESTAURANT Work- related burns are one of the primary causes of occupational injuries in the restaurant industry. Burn injuries occur frequently everyday than most restaurant owners care to admit. Working in the restaurant industry comes with the...
What is a good settlement offer?
What is a good settlement offer? It is very common for victims of a personal injury caused by other individual’s fault to get a settlement offer before going to court. In fact, around 95% of personal injury cases are settled before court trial. (1) It turns out that...
Steps to Take After an Accident
Steps you should take if you are injured at work If you are injured at work, you need to document and report it. Even minor injuries can have lasting effects on your health, and the longer you wait the more difficult it is to be compensated for those injuries....
Full Commission Finds for Employee
Brian Elston Law is pleased to share a decision in favor of his client at the Full Commission. In reversing the deputy commissioner, the Full Commission found the Employee credible and that he was in fact injured on the job. A snippet of the decision is below. If the...
Student safety at school
Student safety at school should be a priority for both the parents and school administers. In fact, North Carolina case law states "the foremost priority of a school principal is undoubtedly student safety." In re J.D.R., 206 N.C. App. 761, 699 S.E.2d 139 (2010)....
Is my injury covered under workers’ comp?
You've been injured at work and you want to know: Is my injury covered under workers' comp? You were injured at work. Your Employer is responsible, right? Your injury should be covered under workers' comp. Well, maybe. The answer depends on exactly how you were...
Brian Elston named Rising Star by Super Lawyers
Brian Elston selected to the 2017 Super Lawyers Attorney Brian Elston is honored to be named to the 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star List. A "Super Lawyer" is a distinguished group of attorneys from around the state honored each year for their expertise...
What are my work place rights?
What are my work place rights? Americans can thank Dr. Martin Luther King for his work and efforts in securing their work place rights. Dr. King raised awareness and put political pressure on members of Congress to protect individuals from discrimination and provide...
The Heart-Balm Torts – When Adultery is a Crime
North Carolina allows a unique class of claims called “Heart-Balm” torts. As the name suggests, these claims deal with injuries of the heart in a spousal relationship – most often where one spouse has committed adultery. No statute defines these claims. They...
If I’m injured, how am I at fault?
Who's injured and who's at fault can make a difference Here's an all too familiar situation: someone injured in a motor vehicle accident calls my office. Medical bills are piling up and they aren't getting better. They receive a phone call or letter from the...