After a car accident, the last thing you are probably thinking about is negotiating your injury or damages claim. But the information and evidence you can gather immediately after the accident can change the outcome of your case. There are several steps that can be taken to increase or maximize compensation for a personal injury claim. These steps include:
Read MoreWhen it comes to finding a personal injury lawyer in North Carolina, there are a lot of options. So there are several important traits that you should consider to distinguish good injury lawyers from the rest. These traits can help you determine whether a particular lawyer is the right fit for your case and can help you achieve the best possible outcome. Here are some key traits to look for in a personal injury attorney:
Read MoreInsurance companies value personal injury claims based on the severity and impact of the injury, the medical treatment required, and the potential future medical costs and lost wages. In order to determine the value of a claim, insurance companies use various methods and tools, including software programs like Colossus. Learn how experienced injury attorneys can use those programs to your advantage:
Read MoreScaffolding collapse accidents can be devastating, leading to serious injuries and even fatalities. In North Carolina, as in other states, there are laws in place to hold those responsible for such accidents accountable and to provide compensation for victims and their families. Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreMedical payments auto coverage, also known as medical payments coverage or “medpay,” is a type of car insurance policy that provides financial protection to policyholders in the event of injuries sustained in a car accident. This coverage is typically offered as an optional add-on to a car insurance policy and is available in most states, including North Carolina. Here’s what you need to know:
Read MorePersonal injury claims can be complex and overwhelming, especially for those who have never dealt with this type of legal matter before. To help you navigate the process, it’s important to familiarize yourself with some key terms that will come up during your claim. Here are some terms to know as you pursue a personal injury claim:
Read MoreAlthough there are many different types of injuries that could be caused by a personal injury accident, one of the most catastrophic and disabling types of injuries is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even though injuries involving the brain are serious, they are not always detected or diagnosed correctly following an accident. So here’s what you need to know about TBIs and brain injury accidents in North Carolina:
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injury and death in the United States, but collisions involving large trucks like 18 wheelers, semi-tractor trailers, and other box trucks are significantly more likely to result in serious injuries and fatalities than smaller passenger vehicles. Accidents involving commercial vehicles in North Carolina have soared in recent years, as well as the fatalities that those collisions cause. So here’s what you need to know about commercial trucking laws.
Read MoreWhile many motorcyclists safely enjoy their rides, unfortunately our North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers know that far too many riders are seriously injured or wrongfully killed in motorcycle accidents. Unlike other types of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle crash cases are often hotly contested because most defendants will blame the motorcyclist and try to use the stereotype that motorcycle riders are reckless and careless. So here are some important things that you should know about North Carolina motorcycle helmet laws:
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