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FAQ
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Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Car Accident?
Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Car Accident? A car accident is often violent and unexpected, especially if we are struck from behind. And when we are rear-ended, we automatically assume that the driver behind us is at fault. But is that always the case? In most rear-end accidents, determining who is at fault is fairly…
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What if I Am Injured on Someone Else’s Property?
What if I Am Injured on Someone Else’s Property? If you are injured on someone’s property, the first thing to do is to call for medical help. The next thing you should do is report it to the property owner. Premises liability cases are different than car and truck crashes because the property owner’s liability…
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What Is a Medical Lien?
What Is a Medical Lien? If your health insurer pays for your medical bills because you were hurt by someone else, they may have a right to a lien against any future settlement. For example, if your insurance pays $10,000 for your bills, and you get a recovery of $100,000, the insurer can assert a…
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What if the Injured Party Is a Minor?
What if the Injured Party Is a Minor? If the person injured in an incident is a minor, there are particular rules that apply, both to the statute of limitations and to any potential recovery they may receive. If a minor suffers an injury in an accident, they have up to one year after their…
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Does My Social Media Matter?
Does My Social Media Matter? Social media does matter. So much of our lives is public and what we post online are usually the highlights of our day. In a personal injury case, the insurance company will want access to your social media to find a way to use it against you. It is not…
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What Are Limited Tort Insurance and Full Tort Insurance?
What Are Limited Tort Insurance and Full Tort Insurance? Limited tort is an insurance option that “limits” what you can recover in the event you are injured in a collision. With limited tort insurance, you are generally limited to collecting lost wages and out-of-pocket medical bills, though there are some exceptions. Full tort insurance allows…
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What if I Am Involved in a Hit and Run?
What if I Am Involved in a Hit and Run? If you are involved in a hit and run and are unable to get the insurance information for the car that hit you, you can turn to your own car insurance to collect Uninsured Motorist benefits for your injury.
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Will the Insurance Company Help Me Settle My Case for Fair Value?
Will the Insurance Company Help Me Settle My Case for Fair Value? At this office, we have yet to see an insurance company proffer a settlement offer that was even close to the fair value of the claim without being pressured by us.
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What if I Was Injured in The Car Accident?
What if I Was Injured in The Car Accident? If you were also injured in the car accident, it is important to reach out to a lawyer as soon as possible. Do not give any statements to any insurance company without speaking to a personal injury attorney first, or you could compromise your potential case. …
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To Make Sure Your Property Damage Claim Goes Smoothly, It Is Important to Do the Following:
To Make Sure Your Property Damage Claim Goes Smoothly, It Is Important to Do the Following:
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How Do I Handle a Property Damage Claim After a Car Accident?
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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…