New Changes to § 6-21.1 Attorneys Fees in the “Small Case”
As part of a broader package of tort reforms passed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011, the legislature has modified North Carolina Gen. Statute § 6-21.1. The statute grants authority to a trial judge to award attorney fees as part of costs to a prevailing plaintiff. These costs are taxed to the defendant.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage vs. Underinsured Motorist Coverage in North Carolina
Uninsured motorist coverage or “UM” is coverage which protects you in the event you are struck by a motorist who does not have liability insurance. In determining whether or not the “at fault” vehicle is covered by liability insurance, it is first necessary to look for insurance coverage on the vehicle itself. If there is…
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