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Guidance written by the attorneys who handle the cases — on car accidents, insurance, liens, and what happens after an injury in North Carolina.
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Advantages of Settling Out of Court
You may believe that settling your lawsuit out of court seems like taking the easy way out, but there are many advantages to settling your case out of…
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Serving Local Families at a Ronald McDonald House
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Case Summary: The Collateral Source Rule in North Carolina
Cates v. Wilson, 321 N.C. 1 (1987)
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Dangers of Settling Too Early
There is nothing simple about being injured in a car accident. In fact, more than 2 million people are seriously injured in car accidents across the…
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The Case That Affects ERISA-Based Subrogation Rights (Liens)
Throughout the past couple of months, the Supreme Court of the United States heard and decided a case dealing with an ERISA-based subrogation rights or…
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Case Summary: Medicaid Conflict in NC
Aldena Wos, Secretary of N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Serv. v. E.M.A.
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Case Summary: Perfected Medical Liens
North Carolina Baptist Hospitals, Inc. v. Mitchell
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What Do I Have to Pay If I Hire An Attorney?
In most personal injury cases, attorneys are paid on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee is a portion of the settlement that is awarded in court.…
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Case Summary: Distribution to ERISA Lien Holders
[Admin. Comm. Of the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Shank
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Tips for Seeking Medical Treatment After a Car Accident
One of the most important aspects of a successful personal injury case after an accident is the medical care you seek and receive. Medical treatment is…
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When To Go To The Doctor After a Car Accident
Determining whether to seek medical treatment after an accident is one of the most important decisions in a personal injury claim. Treatment by a medical…
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Rule 414: Compensation for Medical Expenses
When you are presenting a personal injury claim to the insurance company, one of your first concerns might be how to calculate medical damages. Years ago,…
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Understanding Your Final Settlement Statement
From beginning to end, handling a personal injury claim can be stressful. Almost everyone can agree that a huge weight is lifted once the final settlement…
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How Soon Can I Go Back to Work After an Accident?
If you have been injured in an accident, you are likely well aware of the financial stress and strain that paying for medical treatment can have on you…
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5 Key Strategies in Establishing Lost Wages
A key element to your insurance claim is compensation for any lost income due to the injuries you sustained in a motor vehicle accident. This is generally…
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Physical Therapy Versus Chiropractic Treatment
People who are injured in car accidents seek out many different types of treatment in order to recover from their injuries. Two of the most common medical…
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What if You Can’t Reach a Settlement?
It is not uncommon for accident victims to have several goals or hopes for their personal injury claim. Some individuals may want the at-fault driver to…
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Dram Shop Act: Liability for Sale to a Minor
In North Carolina, it is illegal to sell alcohol to a minor. To hold sellers accountable, North Carolina has created a law that can makes Dram Shops…
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Billed Versus Paid
Paying for medical bills related to injuries that you sustained in a car accident can be incredibly stressful. Generally, when a negligent third party…
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Case Summary: Insurance Policy Determines Recovery
N.C. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. v Jarvis
