Automobile Accidents

Not every person relishes the idea of a jury trial, so when the insurance company comes around with a settlement offer, it can be tempting to take it. After all, if you were hurt in a crash, you likely have mounting medical bills, and you could be out of work: accepting the offer now might…

When you sustain injuries and losses in a car accident, you can seek compensation from the person (or people) who caused them. However, you cannot file a claim or lawsuit whenever you wish. You must do so within a specific time period. This is known as the “statute of limitations,” and failing to file within…

A broadside accident, also known as a T-bone accident or an angle collision, is a car accident that happens between two vehicles, where the front end of one car crashes into the side of another car. It’s one of the more deadly types of car accidents. In fact, it was the leading cause of fatalities…

While some people only suffer minor injuries after a car accident, others may find themselves experiencing permanent disability. They may have done everything they can to heal and recover, but their lives will just never be the same. A person who has a permanent disability cannot perform their normal daily tasks and duties that they…

Most people know about the typical distracted driving practices, such as texting, surfing the web, talking on the phone, adjusting the address on a GPS, and playing with the radio. But did you know a good song (or a “good boy”) can distract drivers, too? Today, we wanted to look at some other types of…

The list of the leading causes of car accidents has been fairly steady for quite some time – speeding, drunk driving, driver distraction, and driver fatigue. There’s no excuse for driving above the speed limit or driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions. Drivers owe a duty to other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders…

Getting in a car accident in North Carolina can be a shocking, disorienting experience. However, the best thing you can do after a vehicular accident is to seek medical attention. In addition to receiving the proper treatment you require, getting immediate medical care is important for health, insurance and legal purposes. Vehicular accidents can cause…

One of our first priorities in handling your case is to make sure that your property damage claim is handled properly and as quickly as possible. We know that getting replacement transportation is important so that you may be able to receive both the medical care you need as well as being able to return…

Distracted driving involves any activity that causes a driver to take his/her hands off the steering wheel, eyes off the road, and mind off of traffic. In just the one second a driver is using a smartphone, adjusting the radio, or eating a sandwich, a car can travel nearly the length of a football field.…

If you’ve been out on the roads and highways lately, it might seem like today’s cars, pickups, and SUVs are getting bigger and bigger. You’re not seeing things – they are. In fact, a Slate article on the very subject recently put together a staggering amount of statistics and studies demonstrating just how large our…