In North Carolina, drivers are required to carry motor vehicle insurance, yet many still operate without coverage. If you’ve been injured by an uninsured driver, you might be wondering what steps to take next. Fortunately, you may still have options for recovery under your own insurance policy or that of another passenger in the vehicle. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage can...
Read MoreA serious car accident affects more than just your physical health—it also leads to intense pain, emotional distress, and lasting mental anguish. Coping with these challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when they lead to additional financial burdens, like therapy expenses or lost wages from missed work. Insurance companies often downplay these non-economic damages, offering low settlements in hopes you’ll...
Read MoreNegligent entrustment occurs when a person entrusts a motor vehicle to a person they know or should have known posed an unreasonable risk of harm to others. This doctrine often applies to inexperienced drivers, drivers with known dangerous driving habits, or commercial drivers without the proper credentials. Each case is different, but an experienced North Carolina car accident attorney...
Read MoreInsurance companies are in the business of managing risk and keeping costs low so that corporate profits remain high. Major car accident claims are expensive for insurance companies which is why most insurance companies look for ways to avoid paying compensation on accident claims. Insurance adjusters are even trained on how to look for any small technicality on which...
Read MoreBrain injuries are some of the most serious injuries that you can face after a North Carolina car accident. Traumatic brain injuries lead to debilitating symptoms, permanent harm, and may even cause a person’s death. Serious accidents can lead to concussions, penetrating trauma, and other severe brain damage. At Ellis Law, our attorney knows how to pursue traumatic brain...
Read MoreAfter a serious car accident, you have a lot on your mind. You are dealing with serious injuries and costs that are quickly piling up. This is likely stressful and one of the most difficult times of your life. This also means that it is easy to make a mistake that could negatively affect your right to financial compensation....
Read MoreCars are an important part of our daily lives. We use them to get to school, work, and everywhere else we need to get in a day. But cars are also incredibly dangerous machines when in the hands of a negligent driver. In a car wreck, you and your family can sustain serious bodily injuries. These injuries can cost...
Read MoreYes, you can recover punitive damages from a drunk driver in North Carolina. State law specifically permits drunk driving victims to pursue these exemplary damages against the driver. Punitive damages are designed to punish the intoxicated driver for their egregious actions and their disregard for your health and safety. This can operate as a severe punishment to the driver...
Read MoreThe aftermath of a car accident can leave you traumatized, in pain, and struggling with financial strain. You may be unable to work, you may face a growing pile of medical bills, adding to the long list of challenges following the incident. A North Carolina car accident lawyer can help you handle everything you are going through and will...
Read MoreA car accident lawsuit may help you win compensation, but you must prove your case first. Evidence is critical to proving a motor vehicle negligence claim and winning the monetary damages you deserve. An experienced personal injury attorney understands this well and utilizes their years of practice to investigate your case. With the right evidence, you can prove the...
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