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Sometimes, car accidents in North Carolina end with a deceased driver who fails to survive their injuries after they cause a collision. If you or your loved one suffered injuries because of the deceased motorist’s actions, you might wonder what your legal options are now that the at-fault driver is no longer alive. Can you…

You suffered a vehicle crash in North Carolina and reported your accident to the police. Now you’re perusing the police report and notice that the police officer who compiled the report made factual errors. Is it possible to amend police report accident errors, and could an inaccurate report damage your claim? Let’s break this down….

If you suffered a vehicle accident in North Carolina, you might face a long, painful recovery and staggering medical care costs. Who will cover your medical expenses, and can you use your personal health insurance after accidents?  Using Your Personal Health Insurance After a Car Accident In short, you can — and should — use your…

Animals in the road are a common cause of car accidents, especially in remote or rural areas. These incidents often result in injury and property damage. Unfortunately, North Carolina limits your ability to collect compensation if another driver swerved to avoid an animal. Accident liability is difficult to establish in such cases, but there are…

Shoulder pain is a common complaint after car accidents. Never ignore it, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Sometimes, minor aches can be a symptom of a serious condition that requires immediate treatment. In addition to seeking prompt medical attention, you should speak to a personal injury attorney about your legal rights and options. …

The question is: Should you hire a lawyer for a car accident property damage claim in North Carolina? Does having legal representation speed up the insurance claims process? Here is how property damage claims work and what you can do to protect your interests. Personal Injury and Property Damage Are Separate Claims Personal injury and…

A car accident can leave you with costly medical and car repair bills. In this difficult time, you want to be able to access the maximum insurance coverage available to you. You probably know that auto insurance plays a key role in this process. But did you know that, in some cases, you can also…

The answer is that while you are not required to hire an attorney, having an experienced lawyer on your side is absolutely the best approach for truck accident victims.  Our firm has handled a large number of tractor-trailer accident claims and for the vast majority of these cases, the trucking company and their insurance carrier…

Were you injured as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft?  Whether the rideshare driver caused the crash or another driver was responsible, the good news is you have a high-limits insurance policy in place to cover your personal injury claims.  As long as a paid ride is underway, Uber or Lyft both currently carry…

  All states require drivers to carry liability insurance, which pays innocent victims after a driver causes an accident.  The laws that require auto insurance are called “financial responsibility laws”.  Connecticut was the first state to mandate car insurance in 1925 and, by 1927, all states required auto insurance.  Because auto accidents were a leading…