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  • 2024
    • October
      • Will Raising Auto Insurance Minimums Increase Uninsured Drivers in North Carolina?
      • What is a §44-49 Physician Lien in North Carolina Personal Injury Cases?
      • Safety Trips for Long Winter Drives
      • Finding the Right Legal Partner in North Carolina
      • Why Truck Accidents Tend to Go Up During the Holiday Season
    • September
      • What is “Billed versus Paid” in North Carolina Personal Injury cases?
      • Understanding Car Insurance in North Carolina
      • How to Petition Medicaid for a Lien Reduction in North Carolina
      • Liability Insurance and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
    • August
      • The Importance of Workers' Compensation: Celebrating Workers' Rights This Labor Day
      • Combatting Motorcycle Stigma: Making Sure Bikers Receive Compensation for Their Injuries
    • July
      • How to Stay Safe During the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer"
      • The Most Common 4th of July Injuries
    • June
      • Why Summer Is Such a Dangerous Time for Car Accidents
    • May
      • What Are Catastrophic Injuries?
    • April
      • The Most Dangerous Vehicles on the Road
      • Distracted Driving: A Leading Cause of Injuries on the Road
    • March
      • Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
    • February
      • Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
    • January
      • Should I Accept a Settlement from the Insurance Company?
      • Common Causes of Car Accidents & Who's At Fault
  • 2023
    • December
      • What Should I Do After a Work Injury?
    • November
      • Trucking Accidents: Causes & Liability
    • October
      • How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
    • September
      • Who Can I Sue in a Ridesharing Accident?
    • August
      • Understanding Trucking Company Liability in Truck Accidents: A Comprehensive Guide
      • Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in North Carolina
    • July
      • What Motorcycle Gear Should You Wear?
      • The Importance of Medical Records in a Personal Injury Case
      • What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
    • June
      • Rollover Accidents: Understanding the Risks and Prevention Strategies
    • May
      • The Consequences of Getting Behind the Wheel While Intoxicated
    • April
      • Why You Should Never Accept the First Settlement
      • Is The Driver Always Responsible for an Accident?
    • March
      • The Importance of Replacing Your Child’s Car Seat
    • February
      • How To Prove a Hit-and-Run Accident
    • January
      • What to Do and Not to Do After a Car Accident
      • Who is Responsible for a Winter-Related Car Accident?
  • 2022
    • December
      • 5 Winter Driving Safety Tips in North Carolina
    • November
      • Is a Parent Liable for a Child’s Car Accident?
    • October
      • Do Truck Drivers Need Better Training?
      • Who Causes More Trucking Accidents?
      • The Social Host Doctrine and Your Personal Injury Case
    • September
      • Top 5 Tips for Dealing with an Insurance Adjuster After Your Car Accident
      • Can ELDs Help Prevent Trucking Accidents?
    • August
      • Tips for Handling a Medicare Lien without an Attorney
      • What You Should Know About Trucking Hours of Service
      • Understanding Lost Wages after a Car Accident in Durham, North Carolina.
    • July
      • How Are Cars Tested for Safety?
      • Safest Cars of 2022
    • June
      • Why You Should Stay Off Social Media After a Car Accident
    • May
      • Can I Refuse an Ambulance After a Car Accident?
    • March
      • 5 Ways to Stay Focused While Driving
      • How Big of a Problem is Texting-and-Driving?
    • February
      • Types of Distractions While Driving
      • Consequences of Texting and Driving
    • January
      • New Year’s Drunk Driving Statistic [Infographic]
  • 2021
    • December
      • Holiday Season Injuries to be Aware Of
    • November
      • Injuries that Commonly Occur on Thanksgiving
      • Causes of Car Accidents During the Holiday Season
    • October
      • How Should I Prepare for Colder Weather on the Road?
    • September
      • What to Do When Stuck Behind an Elephant Race
    • August
      • How Emotional Trauma Affects a Personal Injury Case
      • The Best Checklist For Safe Driving
    • July
      • After a Crash, Do I Have to Use the Body Shop Recommended by the Insurance Company?
    • June
      • How Does a Car Accident Affect the Body?
    • April
      • Can You Develop PTSD After a Car Accident?
      • North Carolina Auto Insurance Requirements
    • March
      • This Is How Liability is Determined in a Car Accident
    • February
      • 9 Things You Should Take Pictures of After a Car Accident
      • North Carolina Car Accident Statistics
      • This Is the Truth About Distracted Driving
    • January
      • This Is Why You Should Seek Medical Care After Getting in a Car Accident
  • 2020
    • December
      • These Are The 3 Most Dangerous Roads in North Carolina
    • November
      • Thanksgiving Mishaps
      • Getting a New Insurance Policy
      • 5 Ways to Stay Safe on the Road this Holiday Season
      • Election Day and Legal Representation After a Car Accident
      • 10 Things You Need to Do After a Car Accident
    • October
      • Five Truly Terrifying Accident Stories
    • March
      • The Next Step
    • January
      • Raleigh Chiropractors: Accident Resource Guide
  • 2019
    • December
      • Raleigh Orthopedists and Physical Therapists: Accident Resource Guide
    • November
      • Raleigh Hospitals: Accident Resource Guide
      • Durham Transportation: Accident Resource Guide
    • October
      • Raleigh Transportation: Accident Resource Guide
      • Durham Chiropractors: Accident Resource Guide
    • September
      • Greensboro Chiropractors: Accident Resource Guide
      • Greensboro Government: Accident Resource Guide
      • Durham Primary Care: Accident Resource Guide
    • August
      • Greensboro Primary Care: Accident Resource Guide
      • Greensboro Transportation: Accident Resource Guide
    • July
      • Medical Specialists in Greensboro: Accident Resource Guide
      • Greensboro Hospitals: Accident Resource Guide
      • Raleigh Primary Care: Accident Resource Guide
    • June
      • Greensboro Orthopedists & Physical Therapists: Accident Resource Guide
      • Medical Specialists in Durham: Accident Resource Guide
      • Medical Specialists in Raleigh: Accident Resource Guide
    • May
      • Durham Government: Accident Resource Guide
      • Durham Hospitals: Accident Resource Guide
      • Raleigh Government: Accident Resource Guide
      • Case Summary: Medical Provider Liens
      • Durham Orthopedists & Physical Therapists: Accident Resource Guide
    • April
      • Case Summary: ERISA Reimbursement
      • Case Summary: ERISA Liens and General Assets
      • Case Summary: Limitations of ERISA Liens
      • Case Summary: Effect of ERISA Liens on Disbursement
    • March
      • Case Summary: Distribution of Settlement to Lien Holders
      • Case Summary: Child Support Liens and Worker’s Compensation
      • Advantages of Settling Out of Court
    • February
      • Serving Local Families at a Ronald McDonald House
      • Case Summary: The Collateral Source Rule in North Carolina
      • Dangers of Settling Too Early
      • The Case That Affects ERISA-Based Subrogation Rights (Liens)
      • Case Summary: Medicaid Conflict in NC
      • Case Summary: Perfected Medical Liens
      • What Do I Have to Pay If I Hire An Attorney?
    • January
      • Case Summary: Distribution to ERISA Lien Holders
      • Case Summary: NC Medicaid Estate Recovery
  • 2018
    • December
      • Tips for Seeking Medical Treatment After a Car Accident
      • When To Go To The Doctor After a Car Accident
      • Rule 414: Compensation for Medical Expenses
    • November
      • Understanding Your Final Settlement Statement
      • How Soon Can I Go Back to Work After an Accident?
      • 5 Key Strategies in Establishing Lost Wages
      • Physical Therapy Versus Chiropractic Treatment
    • October
      • What if You Can’t Reach a Settlement?
      • Dram Shop Act: Liability for Sale to a Minor
    • September
      • Billed Versus Paid
      • Case Summary: Insurance Policy Determines Recovery
      • Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Settlement Proceeds?
      • Why are Insurance Claims Generally Denied?
    • August
      • Pleadings and Filings in Your Child’s Minor Settlement
      • Resolving a Car Accident: Filing an Insurance Claim vs. a Lawsuit
      • Social Media and Your Personal Injury Claim
      • Effect of Pre-Existing Conditions on Your Claim
      • Case Summary: Parental Recovery of a Minor Child’s Medical Expenses
    • July
      • 5 Helpful Tips for Diminished Value Claims
    • March
      • Case Summary: Questions of Fact
      • Case Summary: Negligence
      • Case Summary: The Dram Shop Act
      • Case Summary: Alcohol & Negligence
      • Case Summary: Accident Reports as Evidence
      • Case Summary: Duty of Care
      • Case Summary: Accident Reports & Failure to Object
      • Case Summary: Accident Reports & Voir Dire
      • Case Summary: Evidence and the Competency of an Accident Report
      • Case Summary: Lack of Eyewitnesses
      • Case Summary: Multiple Claimants Affects UM Coverage
      • Case Summary: Car Dealership Insurance and Transferring the Car Title
      • Case Summary: Underinsured Motorist Coverage in North Carolina
      • Case Summary: Recovery for Pre-Judgment Interest in NC
      • Case Summary: No Contact, No Coverage – North Carolina Law
      • Case Summary: Additional Vehicles on Policy
      • Case Summary: Coverage of Leased Vehicles
      • Case Summary: Insurance Coverage for Families
      • Case Summary: Family Purpose Doctrine in North Carolina
      • Prosecution of Traffic Offenses After a Serious Accident
      • Case Summary: Uninsured Motorist Coverage North Carolina
    • February
      • Total Loss Basics in North Carolina
      • What Should I Know About the Contingency Fee Agreement?
      • Phases of a Car Accident Lawsuit
    • January
      • Who Can Sue For a Wrongful Death Claim?
      • Should I Sue Someone With No Insurance?
  • 2017
    • December
      • Understanding the Courts: Filing a Lawsuit
      • Case Summary: Driving Too Slowly Causes an Accident
    • November
      • The Truth About Pedestrians & Crosswalks
      • Presenting Your Personal Injury Claim
      • Dealing With an Unresponsive Adjuster
    • October
      • Accident Report – DMV-349 Official Requirements
    • July
      • Detailed Information About Providing a Recorded Statement
      • Employers’ Liability for the Negligent Actions of an Employee
      • Reasons Your Car Accident Claim May Be Denied
      • Hiring a Lawyer: Big Firm vs. Small Firm
    • June
      • Should I Provide a Recorded Statement?
      • Communications with Third Parties After an Accident
      • Will Hiring a Lawyer Speed Up My Case?
      • Assumption of Risk in Car Accidents
      • Negotiating Personal Injury Attorney’s Fees
    • February
      • Different Types of Attorney’s Fees in North Carolina
      • Preserving Evidence After an Accident
  • 2016
    • December
      • How Insurance Coverages Interact
    • March
      • Why Is My Accident Report So Important?
  • 2015
    • August
      • Hit and Run Accidents
    • May
      • Lost Wages – Durham Personal Injury Attorney
    • April
      • Drunk Driving Statistics – Durham Personal Injury Attorney
    • March
      • Pedestrian Safety – Durham Personal Injury Attorney
  • 2014
    • December
      • Do Airbags Really Reduce My Risk of Injury? – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
    • November
      • How Social Media Sites Can Harm Your Personal Injury Claim
      • Driving in Windy Weather – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
  • 2013
    • November
      • Motorcycle Safety Following a Durham Accident
      • School Zone Safety – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
    • October
      • Motorcycle Accidents in Durham North Carolina
      • Drinking and Driving – Durham Car Accident Lawyer
      • Distracted Driving Laws – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
    • July
      • Types of Durham Car Accident Injuries
      • What If I Was Involved in a Rear-End Collision? – Durham NC Personal Injury Lawyer | Personal Injury Lawyer Durham NC
    • June
      • What Is Treatment On A Lien Basis? – Durham NC Personal Injury Lawyer
    • May
      • What if I Can’t Afford Medical Treatment? – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
      • What is my Personal Injury Case Worth? – Durham Personal Injury Attorney NC
    • March
      • Accidents With An Uninsured Motorist? Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Should I Take Pictures For My Accident Claim? – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
      • What if I Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt?
      • Determining Insurance Coverage – Durham Car Accident Lawyer NC
      • Personal Injury Claim Process
      • What Should I Do After A Durham Car Accident?
    • February
      • How Do I Obtain My Crash Report? – Personal Injury Lawyer Durham
      • What to Bring to Your Consultation – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
      • What Injuries Can I Be Compensated For In A Personal Injury Case – Durham Personal Injury Lawyer NC
      • The Five Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Durham Car Accidents
      • Med Pay After A Car Accident – Durham Car Accident Attorney
  • 2012
    • June
      • Dealing with Insurance Adjusters
      • What Type of Documentation Does My Durham Personal Injury Attorney Need?
      • Did the Insurance Adjuster Underestimate My Claim?
      • Durham Personal Injury Lawyer – Insurance Adjusters May Underestimate Your Claim
    • May
      • A Few Facts About Determining Liability in Durham Personal Injury Cases
      • To-Do List After An Accident
      • Durham Personal Injury Lawyer – What If I Have a Pre-Existing Medical Condition (The Thin Skull Rule)
      • Durham Injury Lawyer – Texting While Driving in Durham, NC
      • Durham Injury Attorney – Uninsured or Underinsured At-Fault Drivers
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