Posts by Fisher Stark P.A.
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
The truth about uninsured motorist coverage? Uninsured motorist insurance protects the policy holder if they are in an accident with an at-fault driver who does not have liability insurance. North Carolina law requires all vehicles with a valid North Carolina registration to have continuous liability insurance. However, this does not mean that everyone follows the…
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How Permanent Disability
Affects Personal Injury Claims
A personal injury claim can help those who have been hurt or harmed by another person’s negligence, get financial compensation for their injuries. This financial restitution can help you pay for medical bills, get the therapy you need and make up for lost wages. Financial compensation is even more important when your injuries are permanent. Your…
Read MoreHandling Your Property Damage Claim
Has Your Car Been Damaged an Auto Accident? Understand Your Legal Options If your vehicle has been damaged in a motor vehicle crash, you have two options for how to handle your property damage claim. If you were at fault for the crash, you will need to go through your own insurance company to handle…
Read MoreWhat is a Severe Brain Injury?
What Makes a Brain Injury Severe? Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are, as the name suggests, injuries to the brain (brain damage) that result from trauma. After the brain is injured, the first few minutes are critical to recovery. Oftentimes, a severe injury to the brain is difficult to detect by those who are untrained –…
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What to Do After a Car Crash?
3 Things Everyone Needs to Know
“What to Do After a Car Crash” A 3-Step Cheatsheet A car crash can be a traumatic experience that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and confused about what to do next. If you fail to take the necessary steps and properly document your car crash, you could struggle to prove your case later on. The downloadable…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Accident Statistics [2021]
Car crashes are a major issue here in North Carolina and it’s only getting worse. Every day, more and more people are killed or injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Whether it’s speeding, distracted driving, or driving while impaired, these accidents are devastating for everyone involved. Many of these car crash fatalities could…
Read MoreYou Don’t Have To Be Famous to file a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
You often hear about the families of famous figures suing over the loss of their loved ones, like in 2014 when a Cincinnati hospital paid Neil Armstrong’s family $6 million in a wrongful-death settlement after the first man on the moon died due to complications following a cardiovascular procedure. However, you don’t need to be…
Read MoreRecent Deadly Rise in Car Crashes (Bad Driving Habits)
Increase of Bad Driving Habits Leads to More Car Crashes It feels like every other day you pass an accident on your daily commute, with distracted driving, road construction, and impaired driving, it isn’t hard to see why. The Asheville area has seen several lane or road closures recently on I-26 and I-40 that have…
Read More“What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?”
“What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?” Usually, the first question an injured party asks their personal injury attorney is, “What is my case worth?” Considering the losses that come after an individual sustains a severe injury in an accident, it is understandable why this question is among the most frequently asked. A severe injury…
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How to Get a Car Crash Report in North Carolina
[Car Accident Report 2022]
How to Get a NC Crash Report – Quick & Easy After a motor vehicle accident, it is understandable to feel anxious. You might have difficulty thinking clearly due to stress, or possibly the physical effects of shock if you sustained an injury. Car accidents in Asheville are often affected by negligence and our winding…
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