A car accident can change your life in an instant. However, understanding the cause of the collision can take much longer. Two common causes of car accidents are driver error and mechanical failure. Determining the extent to which each contributed to the crash is crucial for maximizing your compensation. Depending…
Knowing how to choose a car accident lawyer is challenging, particularly if it’s your first time seeking legal assistance. How do you sort the good from the bad, and what makes a “good” car accident lawyer, anyway? If you need help finding legal support, follow these tips. Find a Lawyer…
If you were the victim of a car accident that aggravated a pre-existing condition in North Carolina, can you seek compensation? Fortunately, the answer is yes – depending on the circumstances. However, seeking the compensation you need for the worsening of your pre-existing condition can be challenging without solid medical evidence…
A severe car accident can lead to thousands of dollars in medical bills, which typically makes medical expenses a significant component of a car accident settlement. Unfortunately, not all car accident settlements include enough compensation to cover hefty medical bills. What can you do if your medical bills exceed the…
Car accidents can be overwhelming, especially when you’re left to deal with injuries, medical bills, lost income, pain, suffering, and insurance claims. One often overlooked but crucial element is the importance of witness statements in car accident claims. Independent witnesses can provide an unbiased view of what happened, capturing details…
Being involved in a car accident can be a life-altering experience. Beyond the immediate physical injuries, victims often endure agonizing emotional and psychological distress. While the costs of pain and suffering do not appear on an itemized hospital bill, they are real impacts accident victims suffer that warrant compensation. If…
On October 3, 2023, Senate Bill 452 passed and became law. It changed many things in various kinds of insurance, but the most important to our clients who have been seriously injured in car accidents are the changes regarding the minimum auto insurance liability limits. These changes go into effect…
After being injured in a car accident, you may find yourself facing unexpected medical bills and out-of-network costs for emergency care and hospital stays. Your first thought may be that the driver who caused the auto accident should pay your medical bills. This is a reasonable assumption. Under North Carolina…
The ability to operate a motor vehicle is essential to maintaining independence and enjoying life for many elderly drivers. However, as people age, they may experience physical and cognitive changes that affect their ability to drive safely. So, what happens when elderly drivers cause an auto accident in North Carolina?…
What are punitive damages in a car accident case? Punitive damages are a type of compensation that people may recover through personal injury lawsuits. They punish an at-fault party for egregiously wrongful acts and are meant to deter similar conduct in the future. Punitive damages are rarely awarded in North Carolina…
