When a family member is injured in an accident through no fault of their own, filing a claim for financial compensation is likely the furthest thing from your mind. Additionally, the idea of navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming and intimidating, especially if you are facing medical bills and lost wages. Despite this, personal…
In North Carolina, uninsured motorist coverage is a required part of all car insurance policies issued throughout the state. Underinsured motorist coverage, although not required, is a discretionary addition that provides coverage if you are involved in a car accident with a driver whose policy limits are lower than your damages. When you’re involved in…
A study conducted in 2017 determined that more than 251,000 deaths every year are the result of medical errors. This means that medical errors are the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States. With this worrying statistic in mind, you need to take immediate action if you suspect that you have been…
As a passenger injured in a car accident, it is unlikely that you would ever be considered at fault. Even if you were distracting the driver, you were not the one driving the car when the incident occurred. Drivers have a duty of care to their passengers to operate their vehicles safely and reasonably. In…
After being involved in a North Carolina car accident, you might be wondering if you are supposed to file a report with the police. Even those involved in relatively minor collisions can benefit from filing a report. In fact, depending on the circumstances under which your accident occurred, you may be required to file an…