Category: Car Accidents
While many people enjoy spending holidays with family and friends, the increased car travel and consumption of alcohol make the roadways especially precarious. This means your chances of being involved in a car accident increases during this time of year. North Carolina Car Accident Statistics In 2017, there were over 275,000 car accidents state-wide, according to North Carolina…
What is Wrongful Death? When an accident claims the life of a victim in North Carolina, the family may have legal options available to recover damages. Wrongful death claims allow the victim’s estate to recover monetary damages from the person responsible for the fatal crash. Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? While many states provide…
The number of hit and run accidents in North Carolina have been rising over the past decade. In 2016, there were approximately 15,000 hit and run accidents in the state. The aftermath of any traffic accident can be incredibly overwhelming. When the at-fault driver flees the scene of an accident, you may be worried that you won’t…
In February 2016, a woman from Chapel Hill was driving home from work on Highway 54 when another driver lost control of his vehicle and collided head-on with the defendant’s vehicle at a speed of 45-miles per hour. Recently, the two drivers were able to settle the case for $825,000. The lawsuit was brought under the…
What to Do Immediately after an Uber Accident An Uber vehicle becomes involved in a car crash while transporting a passenger. What should the passenger do if: (A) The car is damaged but there is no serious personal injury, or (B) The crash causes personal injury? In both scenarios, the passenger should: Stay on the…