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Lawyers who handle Accident Cases on the Outer Banks

Danny Glover — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:22:01 GMT

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.

Calling friends, family, and co-workers for a referral and reference may take a bit of time, but it’s not an insurmountable task.

If you’re not from the OBX community, it can be a time-consuming process finding an accident attorney who is experienced not just with the area of law but where you were hurt. I firmly believe your case deserves a local attorney who understands the local protocols and nuances of the Outer Banks – Danny Glover, Outer Banks Accident Lawyer

What should I do after an accident?

Immediately following an accident, while still “on-scene,” first make sure you and your passengers are safe.

Some of the most serious, life-threatening wrecks take place during secondary collisions when people are still dazed, walking around the accident scene.

That is especially true on high-traffic roadways, highways, and areas with a substantial number of cars, pedestrians, bicycles, etc.

While travel speeds on highways, including those with 18-Wheeler traffic, have the potential for high-impact collisions, a substantial number of serious injuries occur in relatively low-speed areas and downtown areas.

A lot depends on the nature and circumstances of the accident. Pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles do not have the protections afforded by cars upon impact. Low speed collisions can and do result in traumatic injuries – Danny Glover

After confirming you are safe, you may wish to check on other vehicles and people involved in the accident.

It’s also a good idea to call 911, even in minor collisions as there may be important information to exchange, paperwork to complete, and at times, traffic tickets and citations to be issued.

OBX Bicycle Accidents

Take pictures of the resting positions of the vehicles involved. Take pictures of license plates, Take pictures of any information that is shared like driver’s licenses, registration, insurance cards, etc., if possible.

If your vehicle or other vehicles involved in the wreck are blocking the roadway, assuming it is safe to do so, move them either off the roadway or as far to the side as the road as is practicable.

There are certain duties under the NC accident laws and the NC Criminal Laws regarding remaining on the scene of the accident, rendering aid, and exchanging of information.

Failure to do so can not only adversely affect your accident claim. It can also result in criminal charges.

What information do I need to give to the police?

Again, how to handle things on an accident scene depends a lot on the nature, circumstances, and location of the wreck.

Generally speaking, medics, police, NC Highway Patrol, and other “first responders,” will want to assess the accident scene.

They will want to prevent additional collisions and injuries.

That includes both the safety of the people involved in the accident as well as other law enforcement officers, EMT personnel, tow-truck drivers, and other passing motorists.

That can involve removing people trapped in vehicles, transporting to the hospital, and in some instances, rendering emergency medical treatment, aiding people on-scene with life-threatening injuries.

Thereafter they may direct moving vehicles, assigning a process and personnel to an investigation.

There may be a division of labor among first responders, where some police officers gather evidence, speak to witnesses, and handle the accident investigation.

Should I hire a lawyer?

Other officers may be involved in crowd-control, directing traffic, and supervising moving vehicles and roadway cleanup.

When appropriate, officers may begin a “drunk driving” investigation, conducting dexterity tests, a breathalyzer, etc., if someone has had too much to drink and possibly caused the wreck.

As such, once official personnel arrives, let them take lead. Let them direct what needs to be done. Listen to their instructions and follow them.

Once the scene is “secured,” officers involved with the accident investigation, including the officer or officers responsible for preparing and filing an official Accident Report, will likely begin by gathering information.

Information gathering can be one of the most important aspects of a case. It’s not just a matter of looking at the cars and deciding what happened – Danny Glover

In addition to taking photographs of the accident scene, police officers (law enforcement) may want your driver’s license, a copy of the vehicle registration, rental agreement paperwork, if any, and your insurance card.

It’s also not unusual to separate the parties (the people involved in the accident) to determine what happened and who is at fault.

No such thing as an “Accident”

Outer Banks Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been hurt in an OBX wreck, we’re here to help.

Danny Glover Jr. is a local, Outer Banks Attorney with substantial courtroom experience helping people with serious personal injury matters, traumatic injury cases, and wrongful death claims.

My law firm is dedicated to compassionate legal representation for clients who have been hurt due to the negligence of others. We’re here to help – Danny Glover, OBX Attorney

Call now to schedule a confidential consultation. Talking to us is entirely free. We do not charge consultation fees.

Everything you tell lawyers in North Carolina, including during the initial consultation, remains subject to the attorney-client privilege.

Lawyers are trusted with sensitive information. As such, we keep and protect such confidences.

You may also email: Danny@DannyGloverLawFirm.com

New Year’s Resolutions

Danny Glover — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:08:47 GMT

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.

If you spent 2019 dealing with an insurance adjuster, one of your New Year’s Resolutions may involve asking an accident lawyer to help – Danny Glover, Outer Banks Personal Injury Attorney

Working through a settlement, one that fairly compensates you, may prove to be a time-consuming, laborious process. It also can be a trigger for unnecessary stress.

Personal injury cases are notoriously complex, requiring documentation of property damage, lost wages, and medical records relating to the accident claim.

It wasn’t an “accident”

First-and-foremost, if you were injured as the result of a car wreck or other “personal injury” matter, it was not an “accident.”

Negligence is not accidental. A choice was made.

Acting in a legally negligent way may involve speeding or texting or even drunk driving. If you were injured because of the negligence of another, while perhaps not intentional, they failed in their duty of due care and reasonableness.

Wrecks caused by DWI/DUI also may subject the tortfeasor to punitive damages.

Drunk driving most certainly is not an “accident.” Breaking the NC impaired driving laws is an intentional act.

It’s also a serious criminal charge in North Carolina.

The first steps in preserving and making a claim for injuries

Focus on getting healthy.

The best legal advice we can give is this: Do not hesitate. Seek medical treatment without delay.

Your long-term health and medical well-being should be the first concern. Hiring a personal injury lawyer is secondary to obtaining timely medical diagnoses and treatment.

After a wreck, some people think, “I’ve got this. I really can’t go to the emergency room or doctor. I just don’t have the time.” While understandable, sometimes that makes the healing process worse.

No one really plans to be involved in an accident. We’re all busy.

The idea of missing work and important family commitments can make it hard to face a very tough reality: I’m hurt and this is going to take time to get over.

When we calculate fair compensation for damages after a wreck, we very much consider the pain and suffering encountered by clients. Damages are more than those to your car, which can be repaired or replaced – Danny Glover, OBX Lawyer

If you were hurt, we strongly recommend you seek immediate medical care. Prompt and appropriate treatment is likely to result in better long-term prognosis and recovery.

Insurance adjusters, seeking ways to limit the recovery, may call into question the causes of an injury. Delaying necessary treatment, especially for a significant period of time, may have legal consequences.

Documentation and preservation of a claim should also begin almost immediately. Part of what we do as personal injury attorneys includes gathering medical records, witness statements, and evidence of the accident.

That may also involve going to the scene of the wreck, taking pictures, and speaking with the officer responsible for writing the accident report.

Should I sign a release?

We recommend you not sign any legal document without first speaking with an attorney.

You should not give up any legal rights, especially if when you’re not feeling well or under the weather. Insurance adjusters are looking out for the carrier, not you if they’re pressing for a release – Danny Glover

That applies to a request for Medical Records or what may be called a Medical Authorization and Release.

Clearly, insurance companies and their adjusters want to get access to your medical history. That is not required under the NC insurance laws.

Even if medical records are ultimately part of a claim for damages, full access to your entire medical history is rarely appropriate.

Submitting documentation and proof of medical treatments demands attention to detail and a level of precision. Insurance companies should not be allowed to dive into unrelated medical issues or confidential medical records.

Do not execute (sign) ANY type of release or access to your confidential materials. If you have questions about signing a release, give Danny Glover a call.

Are legal consultations really free?

Yes. At our law office, we do NOT charge for legal consultations or to ask initial questions about your case.

Everything you tell us is highly confidential.

We strive to provide sound legal advice. Part of that includes determining whether a cause of action exists and helping a potential client to decide what is best for them and their family.

You will not be pressured to retain our firm for services. There is no clock running. We don’t charge hourly rates for accident cases.

Legal fees are earned on a contingency basis. Our law firm gets paid if we are able to obtain a settlement, verdict or award of damages. They set as a percentage of the recovery.

Give Danny Glover a call. It costs nothing to ask him some questions and see what he can do to help.

It’s our hope one of your New Year’s Resolutions for 2020 includes calling the Danny Glover Law Firm for your legal needs.

You may contact Danny Glover directly by email: Danny@DannyGloverLawFirm.com