Category: Car Accidents

When a child is hurt in a car wreck in North Carolina, that child’s parents or guardians can pursue compensation from the parties responsible for the collision. This compensation can include money for the child’s medical bills, other costs associated with the child’s care, and the pain and long-term consequences the child endures.  Sadly, children are hurt in…

Generally, if a driver is on the DoorDash app, there is an exclusion in their personal policy, and they would then be covered by DoorDash. If the driver is not actively working, their own insurance is responsible. Because of these unique considerations, car accident claims involving a DoorDash driver can be notably different from most other cases. Understanding…

If you’re in a rental car accident, you should do the same things you would do after any auto accident. You should move to a safe area, call 911, document the scene, and seek medical attention. With a rental car, you should also notify the car rental company and review your insurance coverage. Rental car accidents can be…

It’s critical to seek medical attention within 72 hours of a car accident to protect your health and right to compensation. Delaying treatment may cause your injuries to worsen or provide insurance companies with a ready-made excuse to question whether the injuries actually stemmed from the crash. Document any unavoidable delays and inform your attorney immediately. Too often,…

The driver of the trailing car is usually but not always found to be at fault. While some rear-end accidents are simple fender-benders that result in minor property damage, many others cause serious injuries. A rear-end collision can be devastating. The occupants in the vehicle that is struck from behind often don’t see the crash coming. Recovering just…

If a rideshare driver hits your vehicle in North Carolina, you may wonder whether you can pursue compensation from the company that employs them. Possibly so. Uber and Lyft each carry $1 million liability insurance coverage to pay for a victim’s losses if a rideshare driver causes an auto accident while working. If the person who hit you…

Each car accident settlement in North Carolina is unique because each collision is different. That makes it difficult to calculate an average. The settlement amount typically depends on various factors, including the victim’s injuries and the accident’s complexity. You should consult an experienced lawyer to evaluate your case based on its own characteristics. What Are Some Factors That…

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 to upend your…

If you were injured as a passenger in a car crash in North Carolina, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses regardless of who caused the collision and whose car you were riding in. How you approach seeking compensation will depend on which driver was at fault and…

Dram shop laws apply to bars, restaurants, and other establishments. The laws hold them accountable for overserving alcohol to patrons who later cause harm to others. They aim to reduce drunk driving accidents and protect the public from preventable injuries caused by intoxicated individuals. In North Carolina, dram shop laws play a critical role in assigning liability when…