1. I gave a recorded statement to the insurance company of the woman who hit my car. Now I’m thinking about getting legal representation. Is there a problem? You may still seek and obtain legal representation after giving a recorded statement. With that being said, any statement you make can…
The cost of hiring a lawyer to handle your vehicle damage claim is generally not practical. The cost of direct attorney assistance is too high. Even a lawsuit without a lawyer’s assistance may not be a reasonable option. A lawsuit takes time. When your primary objective is to get your…
Insurance companies and agents doing business in North Carolina are required to offer Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Combined Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. You are not required to purchase this type of coverage. If you choose not to purchase it, you must reject this coverage in writing per North Carolina Department of…
It’s warming up outside. In North Carolina, it seems we’ve just skipped spring and went to summer. With that being said, when the heat goes up, so does the numbers of boats, jet skis and ultimately people who are around the waterways of North Carolina. So today on the blog,…
There was a time when one of our employees at our firm took a motorcycle riding class at Ray Price Harley Davidson located in Raleigh. When he came back, he mentioned to me that he didn’t know that a riding section was required when obtaining your motorcycle endorsement in North Carolina. I…
In 1957, North Carolina became one of the first states to adopt a compulsory insurance law. Designed to compensate accident victims for losses and injuries obtained in accidents involving vehicles, the Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, requires all motor vehicles registered in North Carolina to be covered by an automobile liability…
In North Carolina, 84% of people involved in motorcycle accidents between 2001-2006 suffered severe personal injuries, with 12% of those resulting in disability. Across the country, eighty percent of reported motorcycle crashes result in serious injury. It is crucial that everyone involved in a motorcycle accident gets medical attention regardless…
