Category: Car Accidents
The twice-annual time changes at the beginning and end of daylight saving time require us to adjust to different morning and evening lighting conditions. The difficulty of adjusting can be especially apparent for people who drive to work and have to adapt to more or less daylight than they’re used to. But do more car […]
As the holiday season approaches, more people will head out for holiday shopping and navigate busy parking lots filled with drivers and pedestrians. Larger crowds at malls and shopping centers mean heavier parking-lot traffic, making pedestrian and car accidents a serious concern. Here are some holiday shopping safety tips from the parking lot accident lawyers […]
If you receive a phone call from the other driver’s insurance company offering you a quick settlement after a car crash in North Carolina, you may ask yourself, “Should I accept the first compensation offer?” Here’s the answer: Almost always, no. This is because the first settlement offer an insurance company makes is often far […]
As Americans, we spend a lot of time in our cars. According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average person puts 13,476 miles on the odometer a year, roughly the equivalent of driving between New York and Los Angeles five times. At an average speed of 45 miles per hour, that’s almost 300 hours, or […]
After responding to a North Carolina car accident call, the investigating police officer is tasked with preparing an official report. If you were involved in a collision, the official North Carolina car accident report could be a key part of your personal injury attorney’s initial information-gathering process. What Is Included in an NC Crash Report? […]
North Carolina lawmakers recently increased the minimum auto insurance requirements for drivers in the state. How the changes to NC car insurance laws will affect accident claims remains to be seen, but motorists need to ensure their policies meet the new requirements to avoid legal trouble. What Are the Changes in Auto Insurance in NC […]
Dashcams now ride along in many family and work vehicles across North Carolina. Dashcam footage in car accident cases can provide a clear, time-stamped record when drivers later disagree about what happened. Claims involving dashcams in car accidents show how a few seconds of video can determine which version of events the court accepts, providing […]
If you’ve been involved in a car accident in North Carolina, medical expenses can add up quickly. One way to ensure that you have immediate financial relief after an accident is by having Medical Payments Coverage (Med Pay) as part of your auto insurance policy. Med Pay is an affordable yet crucial coverage option that […]
Being injured in a car accident in North Carolina can be a stressful experience, especially if you are involved in a legal claim. As part of the legal process, you may be required to give a deposition. Understanding what to expect and how to prepare can help you navigate this process with confidence. What Is […]
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in North Carolina, you may be shocked to learn that you could be denied compensation—even if the other driver was mostly at fault. This is due to a harsh legal rule called contributory negligence, which is different from the laws in most other states. Understanding this rule […]
