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,
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
Car Accidents, Motorcycles, 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
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
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
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