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
Vehicle Property Damage Claims After an Accident: What the Insurance Company Owes You in Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington & Irvine A car accident doesn’t just leave you with medical bills — it can also leave you without a working vehicle, facing towing fees, rental costs, and a car that’s worth less even after it’s repaired. At Tien Law Firm, our attorneys help clients throughout Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington, and Irvine make sure the insurance company pays for the
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?
What Questions Will the Insurance Company Ask After Your Car Accident? A Guide for Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington & Irvine Drivers After a car accident in Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington, or Irvine, one of the first calls you’ll get isn’t from your doctor—it’s from an insurance adjuster. Until you have a car accident attorney on your side, it’s up to you to protect your own rights during that call. At Tien Law Firm, we regularly hear from clients
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
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
Should I Sign the Medical Release After an Accident?
Our personal injury attorney frequently gets asked whether a claimant must sign the HIPAA or medical authorization for release form from the insurance company after an auto accident. After a car accident, an insurance adjuster will usually reach out to pressure claimants to sign a medical release form. A medical release form allows the insurance company to access your medical records. Typically, the medical release will specify which provider the insurance company can access records from and a date range