If a drunk driver caused the wreck, injuring you or those you love, we are here to help.
An important part of true justice involves holding the drunken driver accountable.
Make no mistake. It was NOT a car “accident.” 
Bicycle accidents involving collisions with motor vehicles can be devastating. 
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, cyclists and pedestrians account for approximately 19% of all traffic fatalities.
Not only are you likely to suffer serious injuries, but you may also have to deal with complicated legal proceedings.
If you’ve been in a car accident, it can be a traumatic experience. 
Not only are you working through the aftermath of the accident itself, but you may also have to deal with insurance companies and legal proceedings.
If you’re not sure where to start, choosing a personal injury lawyer in Elizabeth City may seem a daunting task.
Deciding if you need a lawyer after a wreck depends a lot on your individual circumstances and the nature of pending claims with the insurance adjuster. Not every “accident” merits immediately calling a lawyer or retaining their services.
Other accidents on the Outer Banks may appear at first to be relatively minor, only to later develop into substantial claims with the need for long-term medical care due to permanent injuries.
And some accidents like 18-wheeler wrecks, bicycle accidents, and motorcycle accidents caused by the negligence of another inattentive, negligent driver, deserve the immediate attention of an experienced courtroom lawyer.
Contributory Negligence is a type of defense to civil legal claims alleging negligence and “fault.” Negligence claims in North 
Carolina involving accidents are generally subject to the Common Law defense of “contrib” as some legal professionals may call it.
When appropriate, proper pleading of contributory negligence in an Answer to a lawsuit may result in completely precluding recovery. It serves as a complete “bar” to recover damages for injuries that may be the result of car accidents, wrecks, and other lawsuits involving claims of negligent operation of a vehicle.
Contributory negligence is not limited to personal injury claims involving accidents. It may also apply for lawsuits alleging assault, battery, and other “torts” involving allegations of damages, permanent injuries, and wrongful death claims.
Accident lawyers in North Carolina carefully analyze the “causality” of car accidents, wrecks, and the circumstances behind
what factor or factors contributed to the injury.
All too often, tremendous, catastrophic losses are due to distracted driving.
Despite the well-known correlation between texting while driving and wrecks, a substantial percentage of motorists continue in the incredibly dangerous, if not reckless practice.
Outer banks towns like Kitty Hawk, Hatteras, and Ocracoke flood with visitors during the “high-season,” bringing with them a 
substantial influx of cars, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, and unfortunately, accidents.
The last thing vacationers want to deal with is an accident while on a get-away. Even a minor bump-up can be a hassle if you’re from out-of-town.
Most people know a local lawyer if they need legal help back home.
Video evidence in North Carolina is no longer limited to DWI charges or other traffic violations.
Evidence captured on dash cams can be an effective tool in civil personal injury matters/trials.
2020 is fast approaching. And with that come New Year’s Resolutions.
Was 2019 a good year? What things could be better in 2020? Are there issues in your life that remain unsettled or are a hassle?
It seems everyone today is focusing on balance. Starting the year with fewer worries and sources of frustration makes sense.
There may be a type of insurance coverage you have forgotten or didn’t even know you had. Outer Banks lawyers, especially those who handle personal injury claims involving wrecks, may refer to it as Medical Payments Coverage or “Med Pay.”
Med Pay is intended to pay for necessary and reasonable medical expenses.
It may also include terms of coverage for funeral expenses and the costs for treatment up to the policy limits. The most common amounts purchased in North Carolina tend to be in the range of $1,000 to $10,000.
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