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 legally liable for accident injuries…
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Outer Banks Wreck Claims: The Importance of Medical Evidence to Legal Representation Experienced injury attorneys have to know a lot about medicine. It is impossible for me to competently help my badly injured clients unless I fully understand and can explain to either insurance companies or juries the full effects and impacts of my client’s…
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What happens if I was in a car wreck and driving a company car? If you were driving a company car and had a wreck in North Carolina, it’s important to immediately collect evidence and document things like the accident scene, roadway conditions, vehicle damages, witness contact information, proof of insurance coverage, and insurance policy…
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What are damages in a wreck case? Statutory damages include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, that would be past, present and future, scarring, future wage loss. The first step in any NC accident case to is get healthy. We want to make sure clients seek immediate medical treatment. It doesn’t matter if it…
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If you or someone you love was hurt as a result of a car wreck, it wasn’t an accident. Someone did something wrong. They didn’t follow a law or a rule of the road. They failed to pay attention or keep a proper lookout or observe the speed limit or provide sufficient distance to stop.…
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What is the maximum amount of compensation I can get from a car accident? How cases are settled in North Carolina depends on several different factors. We consider the cause of the injury, the level of coverage, and the likelihood of prevailing at trial – Danny Glover How is a Settlement Reached in North Carolina?…
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How Long Does It Take To Go To Trial? Taking a case to Court is one option available to an experienced lawyer. The key is knowing when to negotiate and when to fight – Danny Glover Why would a case go to trial? Sometimes cases “go to trial” because they have to, not because the…
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What Should I Do At the Scene Of A Wreck ? Last month I began telling you about some very important things that you need to do (and NOT do) immediately at the scene of the wreck. They were: Once you leave the scene, there are still some other important things that you need to…
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Types of Automobile Insurance in North Carolina It is important to understand the various types of automobile insurance coverages so that you can purchase the appropriate types and amounts of coverage needed to fully protect you and your family in the event of an vehicle accident. This article will focus on the types of automobile…
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Who pays the medical bills when you get hurt in a car wreck and which insurance should be used? When talking to people who have been injured in automobile wrecks, I am frequently asked which insurance should be used to pay for their ongoing medical bills related to the injuries they suffered in the accident:…
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