The short answer is yes. Never try to base the answer on your perceived property loss or injuries at the time. In some seemingly minor auto accidents in North Carolina, the parties may decide not to contact the police for a crash report, but later some individuals may find their damages to be more than expected, their pain and injuries to be more severe than initially thought, and liability may subsequently be disputed between the parties. Following a vehicle collision,
Car Accidents, Motorcycles, Personal Injury
How to Get Help with a Personal Injury Case Without Paying a NC Personal Injury Attorney Upfront
After being injured in an accident, many people are unfamiliar with the process to seek compensation for their injuries and do not know the steps that should be taken to preserve their claim. The time following a personal injury accident can be very stressful. Often, victims have been out of work due to their injuries, bills being to accumulate, and large financial decision need to be made, such as what to do about the medical bills and car repair costs,
Car Accidents, Motorcycles, Personal Injury
How Long Will a Personal Injury Settlement or Claim Take in North Carolina?
The length of a personal injury case depends on several factors, and will be different for each case. The best way to answer the question is to describe the events that must occur before the claim can be resolved. There are several stages of a personal injury claim leading to the conclusion of the case. The first stage depends on the time that it takes my clients to recover from their injuries. The end of this stage is reached when
We hear this from clients often, and you may be surprised how often this comes up, that a party to a collision with make conflicting statements to insurance companies about the details of the collision. If you were in a car accident, unless you have verifiable witnesses, it will be your word against the other driver’s. The Police Officer’s Narrative & Opinion Regarding Fault Police officers often make statements in the narrative on the crash report that influence whether an
How much a claim is worth will depend upon the specific facts of the case and will be different for each client. Having a skilled personal injury attorney review the case and negotiate on your behalf in order to present your case in the most favorable way, can greatly enhance your settlement offers and the value of your claim. How Are Personal Injury Claims Valued? How much your claim will be valued at depends on several factors, including but not
Car Accidents, Motorcycles, Personal Injury
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company?
Perhaps you have received a friendly call from a claims adjuster requesting a recorded statement regarding how the accident occurred and the type of injuries sustained. Often, the adjuster will make it seem that such a statement is standard procedure and is required. This is false. Other times, the adjuster tells you that they cannot process your claim without the statement. This is also false. In general, you should never give a recorded statement to the insurance company or
Your NC crash report is a key document and very important to your injury claim. If you were in a collision and need help understanding your crash report, you should call a personal injury lawyer. You can also use our NCDMV 349 key of codes to decode your crash report. What Information Is Included in the Crash Report? Usually, the crash report will list a description of the vehicles and parties involved in the collision, the location of the accident,
If you were involved in a car accident or automobile wreck that was not your fault, you should contact the insurance company of the at-fault driver to report a claim. You may also have insurance coverage that you can collect under, and therefore you should report the claim to your insurance company as well. Contact Information for the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company Whether your automobile accident was investigated by the Police Department or State Highway Patrol, the investigating officer should
Car Accidents, Motorcycles, Personal Injury
Should I Sign the Medical Authorization Release Form from the Insurer?
After you make an insurance claim, whether you were involved in an auto accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, or other accident that results in injury, an insurance adjuster will be assigned to your case. Their job is to investigate the claim, determine whether you should be paid for your injuries, and negotiate a settlement with you. It is crucial to remember that the insurance adjuster’s primary role is to save the insurance company as much money as possible. Therefore, you