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Can a Pre-Existing Injury Affect My Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina?
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity in North Carolina, you may be entitled to various types of compensation. However, what happens if you have a pre-existing injury or illness? Can insurance carriers or a personal injury jury use these…
What is Gross Negligence?
There are various types of negligence that can affect personal injury claims in North Carolina. In most situations, injury claims revolve around what is considered “ordinary negligence.” However, there are times when gross negligence arises. Here, we want to properly define “gross negligence” as it relates to the outcome of a personal injury case. Looking…
Can a Car Accident Cause PTSD?
Vehicle accidents are traumatic events, and they can significantly affect those involved. Most commonly, people think about visible traumatic injuries that occur after a vehicle accident happens. However, what about the unseen injuries that drivers and passengers sustain as a result of the accident? Did you know that vehicle accidents are a leading cause of…
Your Guide to Motorcycle Insurance in North Carolina
There are plenty of motorcycle enthusiasts throughout the state of North Carolina. Part of owning and operating a motorcycle is ensuring that the motorcycle is properly insured. Here, we want to discuss laws in North Carolina specifically related to insurance requirements for motorcycles. It is crucial for every motorcycle operator to carry the correct types…
Do You Have To Report Minor Accidents In North Carolina?
If you or somebody you care about is involved in a vehicle accident in North Carolina, we need to know whether or not you have to report the incident to law enforcement officials. It is generally safe to assume that most vehicle accidents have to be reported, so calling 911 to report an incident, even…
What To Do If You’re Paid Under The Table And Get Hurt At Work
Any person who sustains an injury on the job in North Carolina should be able to recover workers’ compensation insurance for their injuries. However, what happens if you are paid under the table and are not officially an “employee” when you sustain a workplace injury? You may not think you can recover compensation for your…
Car Insurance Statistics: 100 studies, facts, and rates
Car insurance is an expense that every driver must deal with. Although car insurance ultimately exists to protect all drivers on the road, it is an expense that get scrutinized, compared, and analyzed in hopes of diminishing its monetary impact. The North Carolina personal injury attorneys at Nagle & Associates have compiled an exhaustive list of…
6 Common Car Manufacturing Defects To Watch Out For
Whether you’re headed to the grocery store, out of town, or across the country, it’s important to know that the chances of experiencing a car accident are increased under certain conditions. If you aren’t careful, if the weather conditions are terrible, or worse, if there’s a defective part that you don’t know about, your next…
What Not To Do When Filing For Personal Injury Compensation
Car accidents may not seem like something that can happen to you, but they’re common enough that everyone can expect to be involved in one at least once. Despite that, many people still don’t know what to do to make sure their rights are protected in the event of an accident. You should make sure…
How To Know Who Is At Fault In A Car Accident
Car accidents are inevitable. They can be caused by reckless driving, unexpected calamities, or other forces on the road. When this happens, everyone involved usually scrambles to figure out whose fault it is. When you’re the victim, your focus then turns toward establishing the fact that the other party is to blame for the accident….