In the realm of personal injury law, understanding the correlation between drunk driving and hit-and-run accidents can be a crucial aspect of a claim for damages. That’s especially true for actions involving substantial injuries and wrongful death claims. While it’s a somewhat common assumption that hit-and-run drivers act out of…
Answers to Common Questions about 18-Wheeler Accidents If you are injured in a trucking accident, you may not know where to turn. The laws surrounding these accidents can be complex, and insurance companies will often do everything they can to avoid paying out on a claim even if the CDL…
Who’s at fault means, “Who caused the wreck” under the NC accident laws. Liability for accident injuries in North Carolina is related to negligence and the duty of care. Sometimes more than one person can cause the wreck, sometimes 100% of the fault rests on one driver. Determining who is…
What is Mediation? Is It Binding? Does It Work? Mediation is a meeting, often times it is more informal, typically taking place in a law office or sometimes at the courthouse – Danny Glover There is no judge There is no jury. Instead, there is a certified paid neutral mediator…
Things not allowed in the courtroom: In North Carolina evidence of insurance is typically not admissible in court – Danny Glover Proof of Insurance This applies to both automobile, homeowners, business and umbrella liability insurance coverages, as well as health insurance. Unfortunately, the fact that neither side to a lawsuit can…
Quick Question: What are the Most Dangerous Travel Holidays? New Years? Labor Day? Memorial Day? Thanksgiving? Christmas Eve? If you plan on jumping in the family roadster and running up to Grandma’s House this Christimas, know you’re not the only one. Travel statistics are expected to exceed, by quite a…
Is an Attorney Really Necessary? Can I handle a claim by myself? What are benefits of Hiring a Lawyer? If you have begun searching for lawyers on the Internet or doing research on how insurance issues work, chances are you’ve already begun experiencing the complexities of making a claim. If…
5 Things You Should Do After a Wreck If you have recently been involved in a Car Wreck, it is not unusual to have questions: What Should I Do? Do I Need to Talk To Someone? How Do I Make a Claim? How Long Do I Have? Those are all…
What are Damages? How Do You Recover? Are There Time Limits? What to Do After You’ve Been In a Traffic Accident this Holiday Season Check on Everyone Involved Call the Police Exchange Information Take Pictures On scene it is important to protect your safety and, if possible, others involved in a wreck –…
On Halloween, children roam neighborhoods, moving from house to house and block to block collecting candy and other treats. Children do not always know to cross at the corner and may surprise drivers by darting across streets. As a driver, you need to be alert on Halloween and every other…