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What Not To Do After A Car Accident

After a car accident in North Carolina, your actions—or inactions—can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation or defend yourself legally. North Carolina follows a strict contributory negligence rule, meaning that even…
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What if Insurance Isn’t Enough to Pay for a Totaled Car?

In North Carolina, you may incur significant out-of-pocket costs if your car is totaled in an accident and the insurance payout isn't enough to cover the full value or remaining loan balance. Understanding all your rights and options,  including…
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Should You Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident?

The short answer is: Yes. You should go to the hospital, or at least an urgent care center,  if you are involved in a car accident. Failure to do so not only might imperil your health but could also jeopardize the success of a personal…
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What is the Average Car Accident Settlement in North Carolina?

The average car accident settlement in North Carolina varies significantly based on the severity of injuries sustained. It's important to note that individual settlements are based on factors such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering,…
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What is Reckless Driving?

North Carolina defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle "carelessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights of [the] safety of others." This definition includes, for example, driving at speeds significantly over the speed limit…
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How is Fault Determined in a Car Accident?

Determining fault in a car accident requires a thorough investigation and careful analysis of the evidence. While determining fault is a crucial part of most car accident cases, in North Carolina, there is no room for error. The state operates…
On the Car Crash Traffic Accident Scene: Rescue Team of Firefighters Pull Female Victim out of Rollover Vehicle, They Use Stretchers Carefully, Hand Her Over to Paramedics who Perform First Aid

Car Accidents and Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

If you've been hurt in a car accident, negligent parties and their insurance companies may use your pre-existing condition to deny or minimize your damages award. Insurance companies may do this by arguing that you failed to take proper care…
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Can You Sue for PTSD After a Car Accident in North Carolina?

Yes, you can sue for PTSD after a car accident in North Carolina. PTSD resulting from a car accident is a serious injury for which you can be compensated under North Carolina law. Call Now for a FREE Consultation! No fee unless you…
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Who is at Fault in a Rear-End Collision in North Carolina?

In most cases, the rear or following driver is at fault in a rear-end collision. They may be speeding, following too closely, or distracted. However, it is also possible that the lead driver is responsible because their brake lights aren’t…
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Will My Car Accident Case Go to Trial?

If you have suffered injuries in a car accident through no fault of your own, you may have the right to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. These lawsuits often conclude with a monetary settlement. However, in rare cases, they…
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