We are pleased to announce that our injury attorney has negotiated and obtained a Liberty Mutual settlement for our client, Ms. Jenkins, for a Wilmington car accident that our client was injured in. The collision occurred in New Hanover County on New Centre Drive and Sigmon Road. The at-fault driver crashed into our client perpendicular to cause a T-bone accident while she was driving straight in her lane. The at-fault driver was also charged with a safe movement violation.
Car Accidents, EMC Insurance Settlements, North Carolina, Pedstrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
November 2022: EMC Insurance Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Sonya Tien has negotiated and obtained an EMS Insurance settlement for our client, Mr. Nguyen, for serious injuries sustained in a collision, including subdural hematoma and nasal fracture, that he sustained as a pedestrian when he was struck by a vehicle in Raleigh, North Carolina. Thank You Note from Client’s Family: Hi Sonya, My parents are very very grateful and wanted to thank you for helping us. We appreciate you all so much. Thank
Car Accidents, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Progressive Settlements, Results, Settlements
November 2022: Progressive Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Durham car accident lawyer has negotiated and obtained a Progressive settlement for our client, Ms. Campbell, for an uninsured motorist (UM) claim for a Durham car accident where our client was injured in a collision on July 22, 2022, that occurred in Durham County at N. Roxboro St. from Davidson Ave. toward Avondale Dr. for a right-side T-bone collision.
Car Accidents, Esurance Settlements, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Policy Limit, Results, Settlements
October 2022: Allstate Settlement for Policy Limit
We are pleased to announce that Sonya Tien has negotiated and obtained an Allstate policy limit settlement for our client, Mr. Dixon, for injuries sustained in a collision. Client: Mr. DixonInsurance Company: AllstateSettlement Type: Policy Limit SettlementDate of Accident: 05/06/21County: Durham CountyCity & State: Durham, NCLocation: On I-40 from NC-47 toward South Miami BoulevardCrash Type: Left Side Swipe Collision
Car Accidents, Hudson Insurance Company Settlements, Napa River Insurance Settlements, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, Truck Accidents
October 2022: Napa River Insurance Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Sonya Tien has negotiated and obtained a settlement for our client, Mr. Ingram, in a pre-trial win against Napa River Insurance Services/Hudson Insurance Company for a car accident in Raleigh, North Carolina where our client was injured in a collision. The Napa River Insurance Services settlement also included Hudson Insurance Company, for a left-sided collision caused by a tractor-trailer, which occurred on April 28, 2020, in Wake County, North Carolina on I-40 from SR-5220
Car Accidents, GEICO Settlements, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
October 2022: GEICO Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Raleigh car accident lawyer negotiated and obtained a GEICO settlement for our client, Ms. Sanchez, for a Wake County car accident that our client was injured in on August 29, 2022.
Car Accidents, Litigation, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Policy Limit, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements
October 2022: Policy Limit State Farm Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Raleigh car accident lawyer has negotiated and obtained a policy limit State Farm settlement for our client, Jonathan, in a pre-trial litigation win for injuries sustained in a drunk driver truck accident as a pedestrian on January 20, 2022 in Wake County, NC. Defense counsel was McAngus, Goudeluck & Courie LLC. The collision occurred on Glenwood South and the other driver was charged with driving while impaired and failure to reduce speed.
Car Accidents, Erie Settlements, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
October 2022: Erie Settlement Disbursed
We are pleased to announce that our car accident lawyer in Raleigh has negotiated and obtained a settlement for a matter regarding injuries sustained by our client in a Wake County car accident in Raleigh, NC.
Allstate Settlements, Car Accidents, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
October 2022: Allstate Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Raleigh car accident lawyer has negotiated and obtained an Allstate settlement for our client, Ms. Moore, in a pre-trial win for a car accident in Raleigh, North Carolina where our client was injured in a collision.
Car Accidents, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Results, Safeco Insurance Settlements, Settlements, Wilmington Injury
September 2022: Safeco Insurance Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Wilmington car accident lawyer has negotiated and obtained a Safe Insurance settlement for our client, Tanisha, who was injured in a car accident in Wilmington, NC on April 10, 2022 at North 15th Street and Grace Street, towards Chestnut Street in New Hanover County, in a right-side collision at an Intersection. The at-fault driver was charged with unsafe movement violation.
Car Accidents, Litigation, North Carolina, Pedstrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements, Truck Accidents
October 2022: State Farm Truck Accident
We are pleased to announce that our truck accident lawyer obtained a settlement for our client, Ms. Baker, in a pre-trial win against State Farm for injuries sustained as a pedestrian in a Wake County truck accident on January 20, 2022. Defense Counsel was McAngus, Goudeluck & Courie LLC. The pedestrian accident occurred on Glenwood South and the other driver was cited for driving while impaired, failure to reduce speed.
Car Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents, North Carolina, Pedstrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements
October 2022: State Farm Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Raleigh pedestrian accident has negotiated and obtained an underinsured motorist (UIM) settlement for our client, Sarah, in a litigation settlement against State Farm for a pedestrian accident case where clients were injured by as pedestrians by a drunk driver in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Car Accidents, Esurance Settlements, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, Wilson Injury
September 2022: Wilson Car Accident Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Wilson car accident lawyer has negotiated and obtained a Winston car accident settlement for an uninsured motorist (UM) Esurance claim for our client, Mr. Davis, who was injured car accident in Wilson, NC on March, 14, 2022 in Wilson County on I-95 from Raleigh Road Pkwy. toward Lamm Rd. in a rear end collision.
Car Accidents, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
September 2022: Esurance Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Wilson car accident lawyer has negotiated and obtained an Esurance settlement for our client, Ms. Hick, for a car accident in Wilson, NC where our client was injured in a collision on March 14, 2022 on I-95 from Raleigh Road Pkwy. toward Lamm Rd. in Wilson, NC in a rear end collision.
Car Accidents, National General Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, Wilson Injury
August 2022: Wilson Accident Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Wilson car accident lawyer obtained a pre-litigation underinsured motorist settlement from National General for personal injuries sustained by our client, M.T. The Nash County car accident was caused by a drunk driver that crossed over the center line to cause a head-on collision with our client who was seriously injured, including, an eye injury, leg injury, and neck fractures. Our Nash County car accident lawyer made sure the insurance company took our client’s
Car Accidents, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, The Members Settlements
August 2022: The Members Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Wake County accident lawyer obtained secured a settlement from The Members for personal injuries sustained by our client, D.D., in Raleigh, North Carolina. An MRI taken after the collision showed our client suffered an elbow injury and shoulder injury, including a rotator cuff tear and superior labral tear, in a Wake County car accident where the other driver made an improper left turn in front of our client. Treatment included EMS, emergency room,
Car Accidents, GEICO Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
August 2022: GEICO Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm negotiated and secured a GEICO settlement for personal injuries sustained by our client, K.C., who was in a car accident in North Carolina.
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Progressive Settlements, Results, Settlements
August 2022: Progressive Settlement
We are pleased to announce that personal injury lawyer in Raleigh, NC negotiated and secured a Progressive settlement for personal injuries sustained by our client, A.W., in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements
July 2022: State Farm Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Raleigh personal injury lawyer negotiated and secured a State Farm settlement for personal injuries sustained by our client, M.H., in a rear-end car accident on I-440 coming from Western Boulevard, in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
We are pleased to announce that our car accident lawyer in Raleigh negotiated and secured an Erie settlement for injuries sustained by our client, M.H., in a rear-end motor vehicle accident on I-440 coming from Hillsborough Street, in a multi-car collision in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
Car Accidents, National General Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
July 2022: Nashville, NC Car Accident Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Nashville, NC car accident lawyer negotiated and secured a Nashville car accident settlement from National General for injuries sustained by our client, M.T., in Nashville, North Carolina, when a drunk driver crossed over the center line and hit our client head-on to cause a motor vehicle collision. Our client sustained neck fractures, an eye injury, and leg injury.
Allstate Settlements, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
July 2022: Allstate Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Wake County, NC car accident lawyer negotiated and obtained an Allstate settlement for personal injuries sustained by our client, A.D., in a car accident on Old Wake Forest Road in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
Allstate Settlements, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
June 2022: Raleigh, NC Accident Settlement
We are pleased to announce a Raleigh, NC accident settlement recovered from Allstate for personal injuries sustained by our client, N.D., in a car accident on Old Wake Forest Road in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
Allstate Settlements, Car Accidents, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
June 2022: Allstate Personal Injury Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our personal injury lawyer negotiated an Allstate settlement for personal injuries sustained by our client, A.D., in a Raleigh car accident on Old Wake Forest Road in, Wake County, North Carolina.
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements
June 2022: State Farm Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our injury lawyer negotiated and secured a State Farm settlement for personal injuries sustained by our client, S.O., on New Hope Road in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
Car Accidents, Community, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Progressive Settlements, Results, Settlements
May 2022: Snow Hill Truck Accident Pro Bono Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our NC personal injury attorney obtained a Progressive settlement for our client, Robert, for a Snowhill, NC truck accident where Robert’s truck was hit by another vehicle that ran a stop sign and caused a rollover accident.
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Progressive Settlements, Results, Settlements
April 2022: Progressive Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our personal injury lawyer negotiated and secured a Progressive settlement for personal injuries sustained by our client, B.O., who was in a car accident on Gorman Street in downtown Raleigh, Wake County North Carolina due to the other driver failing to yield.
We are pleased to announce that our injury attorney negotiated and secured a USAA settlement for personal injuries sustained by our client, N.O., who was in a car accident in Vance County, in Henderson, North Carolina.
Car Accidents, GEICO Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements
April 2022: Henderson Car Accident Settlement
We are pleased to announce a Henderson, NC accident settlement obtained from GEICO for personal injuries sustained by our client, N.O., who was in a Henderson, NC car accident in Vance County.
Car Accidents, NC Farm Bureau Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements
April 2022: NC Farm Bureau Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Sonya Tien at Tien Law Firm negotiated and secured a pre-litigation settlement from NC Farm Bureau for personal injuries sustained by our client, E. W., who was in a car accident in North Carolina.
Car Accidents, GEICO Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements
March 2022: State Farm Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm negotiated and secured a pre-litigation settlement against State Farm for personal injuries sustained by our client who was in a car accident in the late stages of her pregnancy in Wake County. Our client’s vehicle was rear-ended on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh, North Carolina, from Oak Forest Drive towards Sumner Boulevard.
Car Accidents, GEICO Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
March 2022: Williamston Accident Settlements
We are pleased to announce two Wiliamston, NC accident settlements secured from GEICO for personal injuries sustained by our clients who were in a car accident in Martin County. Our client’s vehicle was rear-ended on West Main Street in Williamston, North Carolina, from Prison Camp Road going towards Wildcat Road.
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Raleigh Injury, Results, Settlements, USAA Settlements
March 2022: Raleigh, NC Accident Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our Raleigh, NC accident lawyer negotiated and secured a USAA settlement for a Raleigh injury claim involving personal injuries sustained by our client who was in a car accident in Wake County. Our client’s vehicle was rear-ended on Wake Forest Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, from Sasser Street going towards North Person Street.
Car Accidents, Durham Injury, National General Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
January 2022: Durham, NC Accident Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our injury lawyer near Durham, NC negotiated and secured a National General settlement for personal injuries sustained by our client in a Durham car accident, when she was rear-ended while stopped in traffic, including a dental injury that required emergency dental treatment. The four-car collision occurred in Durham County on NC-147. Our client reports that she is pleased with the results and is thankful for the help of our attorneys! We are delighted to
Car Accidents, National General Settlements, Results, Settlements
January 2022: National General Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm negotiated and secured a pre-litigation settlement against National General for personal injuries sustained by our client who was in a car accident in Wake County. Our client’s vehicle was rear-ended on Edenton Street in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Car Accidents, GEICO Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
November 2021: GEICO Settlement
We are pleased to announce that our personal injury lawyer negotiated and secured a GEICO settlement.
Accident Resources, Car Accidents, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
Litigation Discovery: Interrogatories for Personal Injury Case
Sample interrogatories from National General in one of Tien Law Firm’s personal injury litigation cases. Interrogatory No. 1: State the date and place of your birth, your present address, the length of time you have lived there, and each address you have used for the last five (5) years. Interrogatory No. 2: State whether you are married or have ever been married, the name and address of your spouse, your date of marriage, and the names and birth dates of
Tien Law Firm’s car accident lawyers have many years of experience handing claims against Progressive Insurance. The purpose of this page is to give you some tips to help you seek maximum value of your injury claim in settlement negotiations with Progressive. Progressive is one of the largest insurance providers in the United States, with its main local competitors being State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide, and GEICO. Like many of the nation’s top insurance companies, Progressive is known for its catchy television
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, The Hartford Settlements
September 2021: Settlement from The Hartford
We are pleased to announce that our injury lawyer negotiated and secured two settlement from The Hartford insurance company for our clients.
The purpose of this page is to help you understand the settlement value of your case against GEICO and to give you weapons to help maximize the settlement value of your claim. Learn the secrets they don’t want you to know to seek the most money you possibly can out of your claim. Out of the top twenty largest insurance companies, GEICO is one of the most difficult insurance companies to deal with. If you have not figured that out yet,
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, Universal Insurance Settlements
August 2021: Universal Insurance Settlement
We are pleased to announce Tien Law Firm negotiated and obtained a settlement against Universal Insurance Company.
Car Accidents, GEICO Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
July 2021: GEICO Settlements
We are pleased to announce Tien Law Firm negotiated and obtained two pre-litigation settlements against GEICO this month for two separate cases.
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Progressive Settlements, Results, Settlements
June 2021: Progressive Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm’s personal injury lawyer has negotiated and obtained a Progressive settlement.
AAA Insurance Settlements, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
June 2021: AAA Settlement
We are pleased to announce Tien Law Firm negotiated and obtained a AAA settlement for our client who was injured in a collision.
Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
Tips for Personal Injury Demand Letters
Tien Law Firm’s personal injury lawyers have written hundreds of effective settlement demand letters and have several tidbits of wisdom to offer injury claimants seeking to maximize their settlement or case value. First, you do not need to write a novel about every doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, physician assistant, or share your daily pain journal, as longer narratives are not necessarily better. In fact, to-the-point, heavy-hitting concise statements may be ultimately more effective than something the insurance company perceives as
Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements
May 2021: State Farm Settlement
Tien Law Firm represented a client against State Farm. After rounds of negotiation, Tien Law Firm was able to negotiate a State Farm settlement without our client having to litigate the matter in order to receive the negotiated settlement funds.
Car Accidents, NC Farm Bureau Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
April 2021: Three NC Farm Bureau Settlements
We are pleased to announce Tien Law Firm negotiated and obtained three NC Farm Bureau settlements for our clients.
Car Accidents, National General Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
April 2021: National General Insurance Settlement
We are pleased to announce Tien Law Firm negotiated and obtained a National General settlement in a matter against National General.
Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Negotiating Injury Settlements with Insurance Companies
Our personal injury attorneys have negotiated a lot with insurance carriers throughout the past several years and we have gathered inside information on how each company values claims, what they each pay attention to, and how they negotiate. Each insurance company is different and has a distinct method in the way that their companies handle claims. Click on the links below for an analysis and tidbits of wisdom gained on the car insurance companies you might be faced with in
Accident Resources, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in NC?
No experience is like the trauma of losing a loved one. In addition to the heartache, some families face financial hardship because the deceased was a primary source of income. If the death was the result of another person’s negligence, then a family representative may be able to recover compensation from the at-fault party by filing a wrongful death claim. If your family member died due to another person’s negligent or reckless actions, contact Tien Law Firm. A Raleigh personal-injury lawyer
Accident Resources, Car Accidents, North Carolina, Personal Injury
How to Get a Winston-Salem Crash Report
If you were injured in a Winston-Salem, NC car accident, getting a crash report is an important step in making sure that your car repairs and medical bills are covered by the insurance company. A crash report will record vital information about the vehicles involved in the accident, the injuries, and about who was at fault for the collision. The Winston-Salem Police Department has an online database where you can view and download your crash report. If a Winston-Salem police
Accident Resources, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Auto Accidents Are a Top Cause of NC Wrongful Deaths
Losing a loved one is always a traumatic experience. This is particularly true when the death is the unexpected result of another person’s negligent or malicious actions. In addition to the emotional turmoil, surviving family members often face financial hardship, medical bills, lost wages, and funeral costs. If your loved one was a victim of wrongful death, then you may be able to claim these damages from the liable party. However, proving negligence, liability and damages is a legally complicated
The majority of car accidents are fender-benders, but when vehicles crash head-on at a high speed, the results can be devastating. Victims often face large medical expenses and lost income while they recover. These losses can be hard to overcome and can jeopardize a family’s financial security. If you suffered an injury due to a negligent driver in North Carolina, contact Tien Law Firm, PC. You may be entitled to compensation for health-care bills, lost wages, and other damages. Our NC
If you are a victim in a car crash, it is easy to become stressed and overwhelmed afterwards. Collisions can be traumatic events—especially if they result in serious injuries or fatalities. If you can remember the steps to take following an accident, you may be in a better position when it comes time to file claims against any of the negligent drivers involved. Should I contact a personal-injury lawyer? If you are suffering from serious injuries after a car crash,
Accident Resources, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Dangers and Liability Associated with Left Hand Turns
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about a one-third of collisions happen at intersections. Of these accidents, the single largest cause of collisions was vehicles making left turns. There are a number of reasons why a left-hand turn can be so dangerous and the laws that apply to turns at intersections can make resolving these claims even more difficult. Why Are Left Turns So Dangerous? First, usually when a vehicle is making a left turn, the driver is turning across
It may not be who you think. Naturally, one may assume that a driver who rear-ends another driver is at fault. Nevertheless, North Carolina law requires the certain circumstances to be considered in the liability analysis. The Reasonable Driver Assumption While the following motorist may assume that the preceding vehicle is being driven with care and caution, he must drive at an appropriate speed and must maintain an interval between the two vehicles as would enable him to avoid a
Accident Resources, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
NC Crash Report Guide: How to Read Your NC Crash Report
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
AAA Insurance Settlements, Car Accidents, Firm News, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
February 2021: AAA Settlements
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm successfully negotiated and secured two pre-litigation settlements against AAA Insurance for our clients.
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 particularly common
Car Accidents, Firm News, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements, Travelers Settlements
February 2021: Travelers Insurance Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm has negotiated and obtained a settlement for our client in a pre-trial win against Travelers Insurance.
A significant number of car accidents that we see each year in this state were rear-end crashes. This could be interpreted to mean that rear-end collisions are common and occur at an unfortunately high rate. When you are involved in this type of accident, having a lawyer on your side can allow you to focus on recovery instead of troublesome insurance companies. It is important to note that certain rear-end collision factors that can influence your case. Why a Rear-End
Accident Resources, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
When Can You Sue for a Wrongful Death?
The death of a loved one is traumatic, especially when it is the result of another person’s negligence. No amount of money can bring back a family member, but a successful wrongful death claim may offer some much-needed financial relief. In addition to the emotional loss, surviving relatives often have to deal with large medical costs, loss of income and funeral expenses. You may be able to recover these losses in a wrongful death claim. If your loved one died
California, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, North Carolina, 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
If you are injured in North Carolina in a car accident, the insurance company will be happy to deal with individuals who are not represented by at attorney. Some adjusters may offer a quick settlement and tell you that it is a good deal and that is all that you need. Some insurance companies may tell you they cannot go any higher and will not pay a penny more than what they are offering. Many adjusters tell unrepresented individuals to
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
Car Accidents, Motorcycle 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 that was distracted. (NCDOT)14.02
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
Car Accidents, Community, GEICO Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
December 2020: Pro Bono Win for a Child Injured in a Car Accident
We are pleased to announce a pro bono GEICO settlement for a GEICO injury claim due to injuries sustained by our client, a child that our firm represented pro bono.
Accident Resources, Car Accidents, North Carolina, Personal Injury, Wilmington Injury
How to Get a Wilmington, NC Crash Report
Our Wilmington personal injury lawyer knows that crash reports can be crucial to locate witnesses and show which drivers or parties are at fault after a motor vehicle collision. Therefore, our Wilmington car accident lawyer recommends to report an accident after it happens and to get copy of the Wilmington crash report to try to ensure that your car repairs and medical bills can be covered. To find out more about how to report a motor vehicle accident to the
Car Accidents, Motorcycle 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
Accident Resources, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury
How to Get a Crash Report in North Carolina
Our North Carolina car accident lawyer knows that after a motor vehicle accident, a crash report can be crucial for showing who is at fault and for identifying witnesses. Our North Carolina personal injury attorney says that reporting an accident and getting a copy of the crash report is an important step in making sure that your car repairs and medical bills are covered. For more information on how car accident claimants can report a vehicle accident to the police
Car Accidents, Firm News, Personal Injury, Progressive Settlements, Results, Settlements
October 2020: Progressive Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm has negotiated and obtained a settlement for our client in a pre-trial win against Progressive.
California, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, North Carolina, Personal Injury
What to Expect at an Auto Accident Deposition
When you file a claim against another driver for damages that resulted from a car accident, you may need to appear at a deposition, mediation, and/or trial. What is a Deposition? A deposition is a legal proceeding, usually outside of the courtroom, where a party or witness is called in for questioning by a lawyer under oath. The questions and answers are recorded by a court reporter to be used later in court filings and trial. It is important to
Car Accidents, Firm News, National General Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
September 2020: National General Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm successfully negotiated and secured a National General settlement.
Even the smallest car accident is a scary and unpleasant experience that can impact not only physical but mental health as well. Many people need medical treatment after an accident for muscle pain and joint sprains, but for some there can also be emotional stress and anxiety that persists and becomes a problem. Some people may have difficulty driving in a car again or even riding in a car with someone else after a traumatic accident. This can greatly hinder
Car Accidents, Firm News, Personal Injury, Progressive Settlements, Results, Settlements
August 2020: Progressive Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm has negotiated and obtained a Progressive settlement for our client.
Car Accidents, Personal Injury
How to Avoid Going to Collections After an Auto Accident in North Carolina
As North Carolina personal injury attorneys, we often get asked how to avoid accident-related medical bills from going to collections. A motor vehicle accident is often followed by unexpected medical treatment and bills that you may be worried about paying for. Even a single emergency room visit after a smaller accident can be quite costly, and if the accident was more severe, the medical expenses can quickly add up. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident that was
1) Stop Your Vehicle It is important to stop and pull over after a car accident in North Carolina. It may be breaking the law to keep going. 2) Call the Police It will be important for your car accident claim that you have a crash report by the police department or NC State Highway Patrol. If you fail to notify the police to make a crash report, it can turn into a he-said-she-said match later. 3) Take Photos Property
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm negotiated and obtained an Erie settlement for our client.
Car Accidents, Firm News, Personal Injury, Policy Limit, Results, Settlements, Southern General Settlements
July 2020: Southern General Policy Limit Obtained
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm negotiated and obtained a policy limit settlement tender for our client in a pre-trial resolution against Southern General.
Car Accidents, Firm News, Nationwide Settlements, Personal Injury, Policy Limit, Results, Settlements
June 2020: Nationwide Policy Limit Settlement
We are pleased to announce that litigation attorney Sonya Tien has negotiated and obtained a policy limit settlement for our client in a pre-trial win against Nationwide.
Car Accidents, Firm News, National General Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
June 2020: National General Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm has negotiated and obtained a settlement for our client in a pre-trial win against National General.
Car Accidents, National General Settlements, Personal Injury, Policy Limit, Progressive Settlements, Results, Settlements
May 2020: National General Policy Limit Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Sonya Tien negotiated and obtained a successful pre-litigation policy limit settlement against National General for our client, T.M., ,who was in a motor vehicle collision in Wake County, NC. Sonya then proceeded to obtain a second settlement from Progressive, for our client’s underinsured motorist (UIM) claim.
Car Accidents, Firm News, National General Settlements, Personal Injury, Results, Settlements
April 2020: National General Settlements
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm has negotiated and obtained two settlements for our clients in pre-trial wins against National General.
Do you have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD),also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)? After the body suffers an injury or trauma, this neurological condition can develop and drastically change one’s life, by limiting one’s ability to use the affected limb and limiting one’s ability to perform basic tasks. The ability to complete routing activities of daily living may be lost or much more difficult. As a hallmark characterstic of RSD, we usually see a great loss of strength in the
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (“CRPS”), formerly known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (“RSD”), is a chronic, painful, and disabling progressive disorder of the sympathetic nervous system. It affects one or more extremities, and most often occurs following trauma, such as a fracture or nerve damage to the affected extremity.[1] CRPS is characterized by excruciating pain that is disproportionate to the original injury, which continues long after the original injury has healed. See id. Additionally, CRPS causes vasomotor (relating to the constriction
A plan for individualized CRPS treatment usually includes a team of healthcare providers possibly including a combination of physical therapists, orthopaedic specialists, and/or neurologists. Since there is no cure for the syndrome, the medications prescribed are often the ones also used to treat other chronic pain conditions. The primary goal of treating CRPS is to restore functionality in the affected body area and relieve pain. This care normally includes physical and/or occupational therapy. Early treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is crucial
Medical literature defines Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, as a progressive pain syndrome, characterized by severe pain that can be burning, electrical like or shooting. Pain is centered around the site of injury. Other symptoms patients with CRPS/RSD experience can include muscle spasms or atrophy, stiff joints, a decrease in mobility of the affected region. There can be skin changes like color changes, increased sweating, temperature changes ( the area feels hot or cold) or swelling. Hair and
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How to Get a NC State Highway Patrol Crash Report
Obtain Your Highway Patrol Accident Report Tien Law Firm is a North Carolina personal injury law firm that helps individuals injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents. One of the first things you want to do after an accident is to obtain a copy of the crash report, which will list the names and contact information of the individuals involved, witnesses, estimate of the damage, and a diagram of the accident. You can also obtain your
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a standard multiplier type settlement formula. There is no magic equation such as “medical expenses times X.” We have heard on numerous occasions where accident victims were improperly advised by counsel that such a formula exists. Properly evaluating motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury cases is challenging. Our civil tort system requires juries to place a value on injury cases, but the dollar amount for any specific injury is
In addition to traditional taxi services in North Carolina, Uber and Lyft are becoming increasingly popular methods of transportation, but what about injuries sustained as a passenger in Uber, can you sue Uber? Uber is a company that uses contractors, not employees, to provide a ride-sharing service by selecting your driver from reading written reviews from other riders. Uber drivers typically own the vehicle instead of Uber. So who is liable if there is a crash, the vehicle owner-driver or
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March 2020: Liberty Mutual Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm has negotiated and obtained a settlement for our client in a pre-trial win against Liberty Mutual.
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March 2020: Progressive Settlement
We are pleased to announce that Tien Law Firm has negotiated and obtained a settlement for our client in a pre-trial win against Progressive.
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Issues in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Injury Cases
We know several defense arguments that insurance companies and their defense counsel have used to try to devalue the claims of CRPS victims, and we are happy to share. Defense insurance adjusters and/or their legal counsel have made such arguments in CRPS cases: CRPS claimant’s symptoms were preexisting; CRPS symptoms were not related to the motor vehicle collision at issue; If a physical therapist first diagnoses a CRPS claimant with CRPS, then claimant must not really have CRPS because a
North Carolina automobile insurance policies must include several types of coverage such as underinsured motorist coverage and uninsured motorist coverage. An optional coverage, which most North Carolina car insurance policies have, is called medical payments coverage. It is often referred to as MedPay coverage. This insurance reimburses you for reasonable and necessary medical and funeral expenses resulting from a motor vehicle collision up to the policy limit, regardless of who was at fault. What you need to know about
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Who Pays the Medical Bills After a Vehicle Accident in NC?
After being involved in a car, truck, motorcycle accident, or a pedestrian accident, most people suffer injuries and seek medical treatment. Typically, this results in expensive medical bills that may need to be paid soon after the auto accident. How to Get Your Bills Paid After an Auto Accident Under North Carolina law, the at fault party’s insurance company should pay for reasonable medical expenses. Keep in mind, insurance companies do not play fair and they look for ways to