Car Accidents
Five of the deadliest roads in the Jacksonville, North Carolina, area are: Highway 258 Highway 17 Highway 53, which transitions into Western Blvd. Gum Branch Road Sand Ridge Road We all have a part to play in reducing the number of fatal accidents across the state. Recognizing that some roads are more dangerous than others…
Most parking lot car accident claims go through the insurance system. The drivers file claims with their insurers, who then investigate to determine liability and negotiate to settle the case. The claim is resolved when the liable party’s insurer pays the injured party, whether through a settlement or verdict from the court. If you were…
If you’re hurt and unable to work after a North Carolina car accident, you can seek compensation for your lost wages through a personal injury claim. To recover compensation, you must document your wage losses and prove that your injuries impact your ability to work. Car accident injuries can be catastrophic and have the potential…
If you are injured or suffer vehicle damage in a car accident, you will need a copy of the police accident report to file with an insurance claim. If your accident claim is disputed or you have a disability claim due to injuries sustained in the accident, the police report will be the first piece…
If you’re pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in North Carolina, you are within your rights to refuse to take a breathalyzer test. However, if you do so, your driver’s license may be suspended for at least one year, and your refusal can be presented as evidence against you in court. ContentsWhat Is Implied…
North Carolina requires uninsured motorist (UM) coverage as part of all auto insurance policies issued in the state. Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, while not mandatory, is an optional add-on that covers you if you’re in an accident with a driver whose insurance limits are less than your losses. When you’re involved in a car accident…
Auto insurance follows the car in North Carolina. If a vehicle owner lends the car to someone who causes an accident, the owner’s car insurance covers the injured party’s compensation. However, this isn’t the case if someone takes the car without permission and causes a wreck. ContentsWhat Happens If My Friend Borrows My Car Without…
Almost nothing is more frightening than spending a night out with friends and then seeing red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror as you head home. Drunk driving charges can ruin your life and your reputation. How can you move forward when you have a criminal offense on your record? Is there any…
After a car crash, you may have the right to recover compensation for the “pain and suffering” you experienced due to the accident. Insurance companies and juries use various methods to calculate pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is a very general term used to describe all compensation you are entitled to recover other than economic…
North Carolina laws prohibit operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Under North Carolina law, drunk driving is considered gross negligence. This means that a person injured in an accident involving a drunk driver may pursue compensation from them even if the victim is partly to blame for the collision. …
