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Involved in an Accident With a Self-Driving Car
Self-driving cars have been tested for years, and we are inching closer and closer to these vehicles becoming commonplace around the country. Right now, most newer vehicles do have some sort of autonomous driving features, though there are not very many fully self-driving cars on the road, at least not yet. Here, we want to…
Slip and Fall on Government Property
Slip and fall injuries can lead to significant setbacks in the form of medical bills as well as recovery time for individuals. In many cases, it may be possible to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent property owner to recover compensation for a slip and fall injury. However, what happens if the slip…
Should I Talk to the Insurance Company After a Work Injury?
Anytime a person sustains a workplace injury, they should be able to recover compensation for their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages if they cannot work while recovering. However, should you, after sustaining a workplace injury, communicate directly with the workers’ compensation insurance carrier? It is common advice to not speak to…
I Have Neck Pain After My Car Accident
Individuals can experience a wide range of injuries as a result of a vehicle accident, regardless of the severity of the incident. In many cases, crash victims experience neck pain not only immediately after the accident, but sometimes in the days and weeks that follow the incident. Here, we want to discuss what you should…
I’m Experiencing Headaches After a Car Accident
Vehicle accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries, but many of these injuries are not immediately apparent when the incident occurs. In some cases, individuals involved in accidents begin to experience headaches in the hours and days following the crash. Here, we want to discuss what you should do if you begin to…
What is Contributory Negligence in North Carolina?
Most states around the country operate on a comparative negligence system, which means individuals can still recover compensation for injuries if they are partially at fault for an accident. However, North Carolina is one of the few states that use a contributory negligence system, which significantly curtails a person’s ability to recover compensation in an…
I was Involved in an Accident With an Amazon Delivery Driver
Many people rely on Amazon to deliver electronics, groceries, medications, and more to them on a regular basis. As reliance on Amazon has grown throughout the country, so has the number of Amazon delivery drivers on the roadway. However, what happens if you are involved in an accident with an Amazon delivery driver and Amazon…
What are the 100 Deadly Days of Summer?
Summertime is when adults, families, and younger drivers all hit the road in large numbers. Even though this should be a time of year for individuals to have fun, the reality is that the roadways do become dangerous. In fact, safety agencies have dubbed the time frame from Memorial Day to Labor Day the “100…
North Carolina Dram Shop Laws
Recovering compensation after an accident caused by a drunk driver typically revolves around filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit directly against the impaired individual. However, through the dram shop laws in North Carolina, it may be possible to hold other individuals accountable. This includes any third-party establishment that sells or provides alcoholic beverages…
Denied GEICO Insurance Claims in North Carolina
GEICO has a long history in the United States (going back to 1936), and the vast majority of claims made with them are processed successfully. However, claim denials are not uncommon and often happen for unwarranted reasons. Here, we want to discuss the steps that you may need to take if GEICO denies your insurance…