Insurance 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 MoreIn North Carolina, it is illegal to leave the scene of a car accident without exchanging information with the other driver or reporting the accident to the authorities. This is known as a hit and run. If you are involved in a hit and run accident in North Carolina, you may be able to sue the person who fled the scene for damages. Here’s what you need to know:
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 MoreAlthough most dogs are well-behaved and are indeed man’s best friend, unfortunately that is not always the case. Not only do dog bites often cause horrific physical injuries, but the emotional trauma is also common and significant – especially for young children. In addition, there are frequently also significant financial damages caused by animal attacks, especially if there is an infection after a bite. So here’s what you need to know about “one bite” rule 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:
Read MoreOne of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents is drunk driving accidents. Some of these alcohol-related crashes are due to serving or selling too much alcohol to a person, also known as a “dram shop” drunk driving accident. A victim who is injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver who was over-served may be entitled to seek compensation for their injuries from the business that over-served the drunk driver. So here are some important things to know about drunk driving in North Carolina and what to do if you have been hit by a drunk driver who may have been over-served:
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that once again our founding partners, Matt Gambale and Seth Beckley, were recognized as “Rising Stars” by North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2022 edition. Less than 2.5% of lawyers in North Carolina earn the designation of “Rising Star. “
Read MoreWhether you are from a small town or a big city, all North Carolinians will spend a lot of time traveling as a pedestrian over the course of their lives. Here our team of Raleigh pedestrian lawyers explain North Carolina laws relating to crosswalks and pedestrian accidents.
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