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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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Case Summary: Driving Too Slowly Causes an Accident
Page v. Tao
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The Truth About Pedestrians & Crosswalks
Most drivers are unaware of the fact that generally any intersection is considered to have four crosswalks, whether they are painted on the street or not.…
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Presenting Your Personal Injury Claim
The demand package represents one of the most important aspects of your personal injury claim. A claim is presented to the at-fault insurance adjuster…
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Dealing With an Unresponsive Adjuster
Whether this is your first motor vehicle accident or you’ve handled a few personal injury claims in the past, chances are, at some point you have dealt…
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Accident Report – DMV-349 Official Requirements
The DMV Accident Report Form or DMV-349 is used by all North Carolina law enforcement officers to report car-related collisions to the North Carolina…
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Detailed Information About Providing a Recorded Statement
It is important to understand the importance of recorded statements in personal injury claims if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in…
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Employers’ Liability for the Negligent Actions of an Employee
If you were in a motor vehicle accident caused by a driver operating within the scope of his or her employment, you may be able to support a claim for…
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Reasons Your Car Accident Claim May Be Denied
If you are pursuing a personal injury claim for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident that occurred in North Carolina and the insurance company…
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Hiring a Lawyer: Big Firm vs. Small Firm
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident and you are considering hiring a lawyer, you might be considering both large and small law firms. There…
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Should I Provide a Recorded Statement?
After an accident, you can expect to be overwhelmed with new terminology and an unfamiliar process. However, some of what occurs in starting your claims…
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Communications with Third Parties After an Accident
Generally, when you are involved in a personal injury claim, it is advised that you use extreme caution when discussing your accident with any third…
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Will Hiring a Lawyer Speed Up My Case?
Hiring a lawyer to help you with your personal injury claim typically will not speed up the process and lead to a faster settlement. However, retaining an…
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Assumption of Risk in Car Accidents
Assumption of risk is a legal defense that is often raised in personal injury claims involving motor vehicle accidents. However, this defense is commonly…
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Negotiating Personal Injury Attorney’s Fees
Parties involved in a personal injury case often opt to hire an attorney to handle their legal matters. Certain situations may arise in which a party…
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Different Types of Attorney’s Fees in North Carolina
Auto accidents are unexpected and can cause a lot of stress. In addition to the police report, medical attention and car repair, you may be thinking about…
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Preserving Evidence After an Accident
If you have been injured in an accident, it is unlikely that you are thinking about what evidence you may need to collect in order to preserve and protect…
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How Insurance Coverages Interact
Being in an accident can be inconvenient on many different levels. You may suffer injuries, lose your vehicle for a significant amount of time, miss time…
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Why Is My Accident Report So Important?
After your accident, one of the most important actions you can take is to gain access to a copy of your accident report. In North Carolina, an accident…
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Hit and Run Accidents
Durham Personal Injury Lawyer – Being involved in an accident can be scary, difficult, and can have a long lasting impact on your daily life. When you are…
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Lost Wages – Durham Personal Injury Attorney
When you are injured in a Durham personal injury accident, you may be curious as to what type of compensation you are entitled to receive. When you are…
