As pandemic-related restrictions and travel hesitancy continue to dissolve throughout the U.S., local authorities urge drivers to stay safe and plan for Memorial Day weekend. Reports predicted that roughly 60 percent more people would travel more than 50 miles away from home for Memorial Day in 2021 compared to 2020 – and holiday traffic could increase even […]
North Carolina allows for the recovery of punitive damages when the defendant was responsible for one or several of the following aggravating factors: fraud, malice and willful or wanton conduct. Willful or wanton conduct is defined as “the conscious and intentional disregard of and indifference to the rights and safety of others, which the defendant knows […]
North Carolina car wrecks: If your health insurance company paid your car accident-related medical bills, can it get money back from your settlement? “Cost Plus Plans” North Carolina is an anti-subrogation state. What does that mean if you’ve been injured and you are trying to settle your car wreck case? What if your health insurance […]
Liability coverage provides compensation to victims of a car accident from the at-fault party’s liability insurance policy. Liability coverage insures the named insured on the policy, the spouse and any family members of the named insured so long as they reside at the named insured’s residence, and any person using the vehicle listed on the […]
Speed limits allow for the safe and efficient flow of traffic. When motorists ignore the speed limit, they could lose control of their vehicle, be unable to maintain a safe distance between other vehicles, or otherwise cause a severe or fatal injury accident. The Role of Speeding in Fault for a Car Crash Exceeding the […]
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in North Carolina, finding a way to pay your medical bills can be challenging. No one ever plans to be severely injured, and the cost of treatment could put significant strain on your finances. You may be able to recover compensation for your injuries by making an […]
In North Carolina, underinsured motorist coverage protects you against other drivers who do not carry enough insurance coverage to compensate you completely for your injuries. Underinsured motorist coverage is commonly referred to as UIM. UIM coverage applies when you are injured in a car crash and the at-fault driver has less liability insurance coverage than […]
Most people are aware that winter storms are dangerous. What they don’t realize is it’s not frostbite and hypothermia you have to worry about most; automobile accidents are the leading cause of death from winter storms. When cold temperatures arrive and snow or ice threaten to cover the roads, it is best not to risk […]
Texting and driving is a rapidly growing trend that claims far too many lives each day. Whether traveling at high speeds on the interstate or cruising down a familiar road, using a phone behind the wheel is a dangerous distraction. Not only that, it is against the law in North Carolina. Sadly, this doesn’t stop […]
A serious auto accident can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Far too often, victims assume they can handle the complexities of a personal injury case on their own. Then they learn that insurance companies don’t always live up to their promises — looking out for what’s best for you. […]