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You may know that personal injury claims allow you to recover financial compensation when you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. But how does it work? In this article, we will go over the basics of personal injury law in NC, including: Definitions of...
If only there was a car accident checklist to help people know what to do and what not to do after a car crash… If you’ve been involved in a car crash caused by another driver, there are steps that you can take to help your lawyer establish liability and damages in...
Negligent infliction of emotional distress is a valid cause of action whether you suffered a physical injury or not and even when the emotional distress was caused by witnessing someone else’s suffering. In this article, we will discuss: North Carolina, as an example,...
What can you do if you are involved in a car accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver? If a car wreck is caused by someone else’s negligence, they are responsible for paying for your damages. But what happens if they don’t have insurance or if they don’t have...
If you are involved in a car accident in NC, you should be aware of the pitfalls that some car accident victims experience that could later hurt your car accident claim. Common Mistakes Made After A Car Accident Below, we will discuss some of the mistakes drivers make...
Damages means the amount of money that the at-fault driver must pay you to compensate for your losses caused by the car accident. Some types of damages are obvious, like property damage or your medical expenses, but did you know you can be compensated for much more...
How do you know if you have a car accident claim? Should you make a claim on the other driver’s insurance, or your own insurance? Can you file a lawsuit asking for the court to order the other side to pay your damages (medical bills, pain and suffering, and all other...
Can a passenger file an insurance claim seeking damages after an auto accident in NC? Most people understand that, if you are driving down the road and another driver causes a crash, you can file for damages that they caused. But what if you are just the passenger in...
What are the three “phases” of a car accident claim? Although every case is different, with different facts, different legal issues, different insurance adjusters, and different insurance defense attorneys, the phases of a car accident claim remain the same from case...
Emotional distress, mental anguish, and mental injuries like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are compensable injuries after a car wreck. The at-fault driver is responsible for all compensable damages, including emotional distress that results in PTSD. In this...