How Do I Handle a Property Damage Claim After a Car Accident? Everyone hates dealing with repairing their damaged car after getting into an accident. People often ask: how can I get my car fixed? Who will pay for the repairs? Do I need a lawyer to represent me? If you were not injured in …
Category: FAQ
Apr 18
What if There Are/Aren’t Witnesses?
What if There Are/Aren’t Witnesses? Witnesses are very important in cases where liability is disputed. Very often the only witnesses to an incident are the parties involved. When that is the case, liability rests on the believability of one person over the other. With the testimony of an independent witness (a witness with no personal …
Apr 18
What Is My Case Worth?
What Is My Case Worth? The value of your case is determined by the seriousness and permanency of your injury, any actual and expected cost for medical treatment, any actual and expected lost wages, and a host of non-economic damages (pain, suffering, scarring, loss of enjoyment of life, embarrassment, etc.). The value of your claim …
Apr 18
Will I Have to Go to Trial?
Will I Have to Go to Trial? Historically, 98% of cases settle before trial, but at our office we prepare as if every case will go to trial.
Apr 18
How Long Will It Take to Resolve My Case?
How Long Will It Take to Resolve My Case? The time it takes to resolve a personal injury case can depend on: (1) the investigation into the cause of the accident; (2) the time it takes to be discharged from treatment; and (3) litigation. Attorneys take the investigation of a case very seriously because a …
Apr 18
Do I Need a Police Report?
Do I Need a Police Report? After a collision, it is recommended that you call the police to the scene of the crash and get a report filed. In some instances, if the cars are drivable and no one is visibly injured, the responding officer may not file a police report. If that happens, it …
Apr 18
How Long Do I Have in Order to Pursue a Claim for Personal Injuries?
How Long Do I Have in Order to Pursue a Claim for Personal Injuries? In North and South Carolina, you generally have three years from the date you were injured—or should have known that you were injured—to file a claim against the at-fault party. This three-year time period is what is referred to as the …
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