Firm news
Articles from the firm
Guidance written by the attorneys who handle the cases — on car accidents, insurance, liens, and what happens after an injury in North Carolina.
-
Is the injured passenger still represented by counsel in the auto injury claim?
Yes, based on the stated facts, the injured passenger remains represented because the passenger decided to continue with counsel and the firm continued the…
-
How does an attorney decide what to request from an insurance company after I finish treatment?
An attorney usually decides what to request by reviewing fault, medical records, verified bills, lost income, the effect of the injuries on daily life,…
-
How does an agreed division of available insurance proceeds affect my personal injury settlement?
An agreed division usually fixes the gross amount you will receive from the at-fault driver’s limited liability insurance fund.
-
How can I pursue an injury claim after a public-transit bus stopped suddenly and threw me from my seat?
You may pursue a North Carolina personal injury claim if evidence shows that negligent bus operation caused the sudden stop and your injuries.
-
How can I move forward with resolving my accident claim after I finish medical treatment?
Once treatment has ended and your condition is stable, you can begin assembling the records needed to evaluate and present your accident claim.
-
How can an unredacted police report help support my car-accident claim?
An unredacted police report can help identify the drivers, vehicle owners, insurers, witnesses, citations, and the officer’s initial account of a Durham car…
-
Does an attorney need a document from me to request a crash report?
For a North Carolina crash report made by a law enforcement officer, an attorney ordinarily does not need a document signed by a person involved in the crash…
-
Does a personal injury demand have to name a specific settlement amount?
No. An ordinary North Carolina personal injury demand does not necessarily have to name a specific settlement amount.
-
Does a normal scan prevent me from bringing a claim for ongoing neck and shoulder pain?
No. A normal scan does not automatically prevent you from bringing a North Carolina personal injury claim for ongoing neck and shoulder pain.
-
Do I get to decide whether to accept the insurance company's offer?
Yes. In a typical adult personal injury claim, you decide whether to accept, reject, or authorize a response to the insurance company’s offer.
-
Can my settlement proceeds be distributed before all possible liens are verified?
Usually, settlement proceeds should not be fully distributed until potential liens and reimbursement claims have been identified, verified, and addressed.
-
Can I still recover compensation if I drove myself to the emergency room instead of taking an ambulance?
Yes. Driving yourself to the emergency room does not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation after a North Carolina accident.
-
Can I recover compensation for medical treatment, ongoing pain, daily limitations, and missed work?
Yes, these losses may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim if the evidence shows that another party’s negligence caused your injuries.
-
Can I bring an injury claim after being rear-ended by a truck?
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim if the truck driver failed to use reasonable care and the collision caused your injuries…
-
Can an attorney obtain a crash report when the person involved in the accident cannot get one because of privacy restrictions?
Yes, an attorney may obtain a North Carolina law-enforcement crash report. However, an attorney’s status does not create special access to a law-enforcement…
-
Can a police report be used to challenge an insurance company's liability denial?
Yes. A police report can support a written request that an insurance company reconsider its liability denial, particularly when the report’s narrative,…
-
Are there special claim requirements when an injury involves a public-transit bus?
Yes, there may be special requirements because a public-transit bus can be operated by a city, regional authority, state agency, or private contractor.
-
Will an expired vehicle registration affect my car accident claim?
An expired vehicle registration usually does not determine who caused a North Carolina car accident or automatically prevent an injury claim.
-
What medical records and bills can support a request for additional compensation?
Complete, updated records and itemized bills can support a request for additional compensation when they document the injury, connect it to the accident,…
-
What legal options do I have if an impaired driver hits my parked, unoccupied car?
You may pursue compensation for the damage through the impaired driver’s liability insurer, applicable coverage under your own policy, or a civil…
