As self-driving cars begin to appear in North Carolina, it is likely that they will cause accidents. Liability in self-driving car accidents involves identifying who is legally responsible for injuries and damages caused by the crash. In autonomous vehicle collisions, determining liability is often complicated because responsibility may be shared…
Being in a car accident while pregnant can be overwhelming and terrifying. Car crashes place pregnant women at risk and can also threaten the health and safety of their unborn children. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of hospitalized maternal injury morbidity and mortality and traumatic fetal mortality among…
Un accidente automovilístico puede dejarle con dolor, confundido y enfrentándose a gastos médicos que nunca imaginó. Si se está preguntando: “¿Quién va a cubrir mi factura hospitalaria? ¿El seguro de responsabilidad civil del conductor culpable? ¿Mi seguro de salud? ¿La cobertura de gastos médicos (MedPay) de mi propio seguro de…
A car crash leaves you hurting, confused, and facing medical charges you never expected. If you are wondering, “Who is going to cover my hospital bill? The at-fault driver’s liability insurance? My health insurance? The medpay of my own car insurance?” Many people assume the other driver’s liability insurance will…
Si presentó un reclamo de compensación laboral después de lesionarse en el trabajo, es posible que reciba una carta del ajustador solicitándole que asista a un examen médico independiente (IME, por sus siglas en inglés). Probablemente se esté preguntando: “¿Qué es un IME en la compensación laboral?”. La solicitud para…
Car accidents can cause severe, life-altering physical injuries. But what many people – even close friends and family of an accident survivor – overlook are the deep emotional scars and turmoil that surviving a traumatic experience can cause. In some cases, car accident survivors feel that they can’t discuss or…
If you filed a workers’ compensation claim after getting hurt on the job, you may receive a letter from the adjuster asking you to attend an independent medical examination (IME). You’re probably asking, “What is an IME in workers’ comp?” The request to attend an examination can feel confusing and…
Car accidents can cause a wide range of hand and wrist injuries, from broken bones to dislocations, lacerations, and extensive soft tissue damage. But can a car accident cause carpal tunnel syndrome? Most people think of carpal tunnel as a repetitive motion injury – something that office or retail workers…
Have you suffered a concussion from a car accident someone else caused? These injuries may seem “minor” compared to some other, more visible car accident injuries. However, their effects can be long-lasting and life-changing. Concussions are common, even in low-speed collisions, and their severity is too often underestimated. You may…
¿Ha sufrido una conmoción cerebral a causa de un accidente de auto provocado por otra persona? Este tipo de lesiones puede parecer “menor” si se compara con otras lesiones más visibles derivadas de un accidente de tránsito. Sin embargo, sus efectos pueden ser duraderos y cambiar la vida de quien…
