Differences Between NC and SC on Insurance Coverage, Comparative Negligence, and Punitive Damages
Car owners and drivers must have liability insurance in both North Carolina and South Carolina in case they cause an accident. Car owners can also purchase other types of coverage to protect themselves if the responsible driver does not have insurance and if the owner or driver causes the accident. Additionally, if you are in…
Read MorePursuing a Wrongful Death Claim in North Carolina
Filing a wrongful death claim can help you seek financial compensation after you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. It can also allow you an opportunity to hold that person accountable. At Price Petho & Associates, our Charlotte wrongful death lawyers are here to walk you through the steps in a way…
Read MoreUsing Traffic Cameras in Car Accident Cases in Charlotte
More and more visual evidence of an accident is becoming available to show how accidents happen. Some of the evidence comes from dashcams in one or more vehicles involved in the accident. Witnesses in other vehicles, nearby residences, and commercial locations may also have security video capturing the accident. Web cameras used to monitor traffic…
Read MoreChanges to North Carolina Auto Insurance Law: What to Expect in 2025
In 2025, North Carolina is making some big changes to their auto insurance laws. This year, you’ll see higher minimum liability limits and new rules regarding inter-policy stacking. Lawmakers hope these changes provide better protection for drivers and accident victims. However, increasing the limits can also lead to higher insurance costs for drivers. Today, we’ll…
Read MoreSuing for Emotional Distress in North Carolina
After a serious accident, emotional distress can feel just as overwhelming as physical injuries. Anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or other mental health challenges stemming from an accident can seriously affect your life. If you’re in North Carolina and dealing with the emotional harm caused by someone else’s actions, you may be wondering, “Can I…
Read MoreStructural Collapses in North Carolina
When you think about a structural collapse, your first thought is likely a building crumbling to the ground. Catastrophic events like these are rare, but they do happen – with devastating consequences. Here in North Carolina, structural collapses can result from various factors, including poor construction practices, aging infrastructure, or natural disasters. All of these…
Read MoreDoorDash Drivers: Are You Covered?
DoorDash allows people to earn money on their schedule. Millions of Dashers drive for the service, and most do so around their other responsibilities, including full-time jobs, school, parenting, and more. Parents may even let their kids use their vehicles to earn some cash as a Dasher. The arrangement can be beneficial, but it’s important…
Read MoreUsing Cell Phone Data from a Car Accident
Cell phones have become a huge part of our lives. In today’s digital atmosphere, most people refuse to leave home without cellular devices. Cell phones help you communicate and stay in touch with friends and family. They have a built-in GPS to help you get to your destination and can be used to entertain through…
Read MoreWhiplash Injuries After a Car Accident
Whiplash after a car accident can be very serious. However, many people downplay this type of injury and even avoid or delay getting medical treatment for it. When this happens, their whiplash becomes worse, causing excruciating pain in the neck, back, head, and shoulders. Unfortunately, once that happens, and they decide to finally seek medical…
Read MoreHow Long Do Workers’ Comp Benefits Last in North Carolina?
Suffering an injury or illness on the job can be one of the most devastating experiences for a worker. They not only have to deal with the physical and mental consequences of the accident and injuries, but they also have to worry about how they will cover their medical bills and expenses while out of…
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