If a police officer arrived at the scene of your accident, they will file a crash report known as Form DMV-349. Crash reports contain crucial details about an accident including insurance information, witness accounts, and a report of what happened and which driver was at fault for the collision. Because of all the information they contain, crash reports use numerical codes to describe the accident details. Below is a quick guide to decode the most important information on your NC
Do you know what diminished value is? One aspect of property damage claims that can be overlooked is that of Diminished Value or Diminution of Value of the vehicle. Diminished Value is the difference in the value of a vehicle after repairs have been made. Even with quality repairs, a vehicle may lose value on account of being in a car accident. So where do we go from here? When can I get compensated for Diminished Value and how do I show
What does the insurance company have to pay? An insurance company’s obligation to pay a claim for damage to someone’s vehicle or property arises out of the insurance policy. On a typical claim, the insurance company will pay on behalf of their driver those amounts that the driver is responsible for. This may include towing fees, storage fees, loss of use, diminished value, repair costs, and/or the actual cash value of a vehicle deemed to be a total loss. What
Hydroplaning is a terrifying experience. Even safe driving can result in hydroplaning during bad weather conditions. Drivers often react hastily when they lose control of their vehicles, but this can be a fatal mistake. Motorists must know how to react when their vehicles hydroplane. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Take your foot off the accelerator; Do not use your brakes heavily; And turn your steering wheel in the direction that you want to go. Hydroplaning is
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
What Questions Do Insurance Companies Ask After a Car Accident?
It is important to understand what questions insurance companies ask after a car wreck because until and unless you enlist the help of a car accident attorney, you will need to take steps to protect your own rights. Some of the most common questions insurance companies ask following an accident involve questions to help them determine liability or who is at fault, including, but not limited to: Who was involved in the accident? Was anyone else in the vehicle? Who
Important Facts About North Carolina Car Accident Injury Claims After you are injured in a car accident, many questions may come to mind, such as:“How will I pay for my medical care?”“Who pays for my car repairs or replacement?”“How do I get compensation from the person that caused the accident?”“What do I do next?”Taking the right steps can help increase your chances of compensation. You have three ways to proceed: You can let the insurance adjuster tell you the next
We are pleased to announce that Sonya Tien has been selected for the Super Lawyers 2021 Rising Stars list. The Super Lawyers Rising Stars list recognizes outstanding lawyers in North Carolina who are either 40 years old or younger or have been practicing for 10 years or less. These attorneys are selected through a rigorous process involving peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations, and they represent the top 2.5% of lawyers in the state. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
North Carolina Car Accident Statistics
Here are some alarming statistics about car accidents on North Carolina’s roadways. North Carolina Car Accident Stats In 2019, there were 285,074 traffic crashes reported, nearly 25,000 than in 2018. (NCDOT) 125,232 persons were injured, a 0.2 decrease from 2018. (NCDOT) Out of state drivers were involved in 6.8% of North Carolina car accidents in 2019. (NCDOT) 72.7% of all crashes occurred between7:00 a.m. and 6:59 p.m. (NCDOT) In 2018, 19.2% of the crashes in North Carolina involved a driver
Car Accidents, Personal Injury
How Can I Negotiate With the Insurance Company for a Better Offer for My Car?
In a car accident, the at-fault insurance company may accept responsibility for the damage to your vehicle and make an offer to settle the property damage claim. You will almost always deal with an adjuster at the at-fault driver’s insurance company. An adjuster is the person the insurance company hired to review and negotiate your claim. Typically, part of the adjuster’s job is to try to minimize your claim in order to control costs for the company. After a liability
Truck accidents can be especially frightening considering the dangerousness of their weight and size. You may be unsure about what to do after the accident and do not want to say anything to the insurance company that could make them deny or devalue your injury claim. Our truck accident lawyers have helped seriously individuals process their accidents and move towards resolutions that benefit them and their futures. With years of experience, we understand the truck accident procedure process thoroughly as