Car Accident
Can I Find Out How Much Insurance the At-Fault Driver Has?
After you’re injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you typically file a claim with their insurance company for your medical expenses and other losses. However, when you file that claim, it’s important to remember that the insurance company does not represent you – it represents the at-fault driver. The insurance adjuster’s job…
Read MoreHow Better Crash Reports Can Help Improve Traffic Safety
Safety researchers have started to study the effects that police reports have on traffic safety. The language used in police reports has been criticized in the past for being harmful and passive against the victims. According to safety researchers, the statements made in police reports are focused on blaming the victims of the accidents and…
Read MoreWhy Am I Named in a Lawsuit When I Didn’t Cause the Accident?
When you are involved in an accident that causes injuries, it’s important to discover who the liable party is. Otherwise, you might find yourself receiving a complaint for a lawsuit in the mail. Your first thought is probably, “Why am I getting sued for a car accident I didn’t cause?” One of the points of…
Read MoreHemoptysis After a Car Accident
One of the scariest things that can happen to a person is coughing up blood. It is one of the most obvious signs that something is wrong in the body. What’s even scarier is that you may not know why it’s happening. Hemoptysis is a condition where you cough up blood from the trachea or…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Charlotte Car Accident Attorney for You
There are very few occasions where a person will need the services of a personal injury lawyer. In fact, it is only in dire situations like a car accident where people think seriously about selecting an attorney. However, choosing the right lawyer to represent you is the most important decision that you can make after…
Read MoreWhat Is “Vision Zero,” and Why Isn’t it Working in the US?
As traffic fatalities rise throughout the country, including here in North Carolina, many communities are looking into a program called “Vision Zero.” This initiative, first implemented in Sweden, aims to completely eliminate fatal traffic accidents, with a focus on bicyclists and pedestrians. This is certainly a necessary if not lofty goal, and several cities have…
Read MoreOngoing Litigation Leads to Problems Obtaining Police Reports for Charlotte Car Accidents
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department recently announced that they will no longer be offering police reports to the general public or even people directly involved in automobile accidents. They made this change due to ongoing litigation involving the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. This means that unless the police officer investigating the accident gives the…
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