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, 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
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
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
When someone is injured by the negligence of another, the injured party may have a legal claim against the at-fault party under North Carolina law. When incidents result in the death of the injured party, the family or other legal representative of the deceased has a potential wrongful death claim under North Carolina law. North Carolina’s Wrongful Death Statute (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-18-2) Section 28A-18-2 of the North Carolina General Statutes authorizes the filing of wrongful death claims in North Carolina.
Charlotte Injury, Firm News, Results, Settlements, State Farm Settlements, Wrongful Death
January 2020: Charlotte Wrongful Death Settlement
Our Charlotte wrongful death lawyer argued for the maximum compensation in a recent Charlotte wrongful death case against State Farm. We are pleased to announce that Sonya Tien negotiated a successful pre-litigation settlement with State Farm’s defense counsel in order to secure a sizeable settlement for the decedent’s family in a pre-trial win in this Mecklenburg County wrongful death case. State Farm was represented by a seasoned defense litigator at McAngus Goudelock & Courie PLLC.