North Carolina Law Updates

Do I need a lawyer?

June 25, 2021 | by Danny Glover

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.

What is Contributory Negligence?

June 13, 2021 | by Danny Glover

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.

Distracted Driving Accidents

February 13, 2021 | by Danny Glover

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.

Lawyers who handle Accident Cases on the Outer Banks

June 23, 2020 | by Danny Glover

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.

You should buy a Dash Cam

January 28, 2020 | by Danny Glover

For years Dash Cam footage has been used for criminal prosecutions by OBX police officers and NC DMV law enforcement.

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.

New Year’s Resolutions

December 28, 2019 | by Danny Glover

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.

Medical Payments Coverage

December 9, 2019 | by Danny Glover

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.

Retaining a Personal Injury Lawyer

December 9, 2019 | by Danny Glover

It doesn’t matter whether you were involved in a minor bump-up or serious accident. Everyone wants to be treated fairly. That sometimes requires retaining a personal injury lawyer.

You may have thought, “I can handle this myself. Why would I need an attorney? Isn’t it straight forward?”

All too often people find how difficult it can be to navigate the legal system. If insurance adjusters were always fair and reasonable, we wouldn’t have much to do as accident lawyers – Danny Glover, OBX Accident Lawyer

Why was my insurance claim denied?

December 8, 2018 | by Danny Glover

Everything seemed clear. The person who caused the wreck took full responsibility and even apologized. My medical bills were reasonable. Why was my insurance claim denied?

It happens. . .a lot. Despite clear liability, insurance adjustors in North Carolina regularly deny valid claims.

There’s a reason for that: The NC insurance laws make it worthwhile to deny claims.

Accident Insurance

August 4, 2018 | by Danny Glover

How does NC accident insurance work? Who pays if I was hurt in North Carolina?

by Danny Glover, OBX Accident Attorney and Outer Bank Personal Injury Lawyer

Not having enough accident insurance can present quite a problem. That is especially true if you are the one who caused the car accident (OBX lawyers call that “at fault” or “legal liability”) and are subject to claims for negligence in North Carolina.