When you are injured in a crash, you will need to speak to your own insurance company about what happened. But what about the at-fault driver’s insurer? Do you need to speak with them, too? What if they send you questions to answer about the wreck? The short answer is no: you do not need…

Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming especially when it comes to understanding how your own insurance coverage interacts with the at-fault driver’s insurance. Here’s a breakdown of how your insurance affects the claim process, with insights from a car accident lawyer. Understanding your policy Familiarize yourself with your Charlotte car insurance…

After a car accident, amidst the stress and confusion, it’s crucial to gather specific information from the other driver. It can be difficult to know what information to ask for or what to say to the other driver after a car accident. Approach the other driver with caution, as anything exchanged may impact future legal…

Passengers involved in car accidents in Charlotte and across North Carolina possess legal rights that safeguard their well-being. If you have sustained injuries due to a negligent driver while riding as a passenger, you’re entitled to pursue compensation. This can cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Curious about your options? Waste…

Car accidents happen daily in Charlotte and the surrounding areas stemming from causes like speeding, distracted driving, or failure to obey traffic signals. When you are involved in a Charlotte car accident, knowing how to handle such situations is crucial. What are the accident laws in North Carolina? According to North Carolina § 20‑166.1, all…

When involved in a car accident, it may be an instant response or instinct to grab your phone and call the police. However, you might be surprised to learn how many people question or second guess whether to call the police. They might think that the damage or injuries sustained is too minor to bother…

After being involved in a car accident, it is normal to worry about whether you played a role in the accident. North Carolina has a strict contributory negligence system, which might intensify your worries, stresses, and frustrations. This strict contributory negligence system makes it clear that even if you are only one percent at fault…

We get a lot of questions from prospective clients after an accident. One of the most common is, “Should I use my health insurance after I’m injured in an accident?” The short answer is “yes, yes you should.”  While it might not seem fair to have to use your own health insurance after a car…

If you were injured in a car crash or some other type of personal injury, you may have sustained a spinal compression fracture, a serious injury that may require two different types of medical procedures –vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. A spinal compression fracture occurs when you have tiny, but extremely painful, breaks in your vertebrae. They…