Category: Personal Injury

For decades, the law has been well settled in our state on the issue of how Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage applies for crash victims. For a very long time, UIM coverage has been stackable coverage, meaning that a seriously injured collision victim can look to multiple UIM policies to collect benefits for medical costs, lost…

As an accident victim in North Carolina, you probably know you may collect damages for your medical expenses and lost wages. But what about your mental trauma, constant physical pain, and reduced quality of life? Can you access insurance benefits to collect money for pain and suffering, and how does this type of compensation work?…

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…

The last thing you expect if you or your family goes to a public pool is that an injury will occur. However, there are times when injuries happen due to the careless or negligent actions of a property owner or manager. When this occurs at a public pool, the property owner is typically a local…

Neck and back pain are very common symptoms of injuries after a vehicle accident occurs. Often, this pain occurs right away after an incident, but there are times when neck and back pain do not show up until hours or even days after the incident occurs. Unfortunately, this type of pain can last for weeks…

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…

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…

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…

Nationwide is a major insurance carrier throughout the United States and here in North Carolina. Unfortunately, there are times when this company denies claims after a vehicle accident occurs, and this can lead to significant financial setbacks for a crash victim. Here, we want to discuss the steps that you need to take if a…

Liberty Mutual provides auto insurance to individuals throughout the state of North Carolina, but there are times when the company denies claims after a car accident. It is crucial for individuals to take steps after the vehicle accident and right after a denial to help ensure that they recover the compensation they need. Here, we…