Car Accidents
How Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
How Much Do Personal Injury Lawyers Charge? Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. This means that you, the client, do not pay for the lawyer’s services on an hourly basis. Instead, the lawyer earns a fee based on a percentage of their recovery for you. If there is no recovery,…
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Cervical Strains and Sprains after a Car Accident
[Whiplash-type Neck Injuries]
A Cervical Sprain Can Be More than Just a Pain in Your Neck Cervical strains and sprains can cause serious injuries to the ligaments, tendons and muscles in the neck, and including tears. According to the Mayo Clinic “The difference between a sprain and a strain is that a sprain injures the bands of tissue…
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What to Do After Being Hurt or Injured
in a Hit and Run Car Accident?
Victim of a Hit & Run Accident? 12 Things You Need to Do After the Wreck Being in a car accident can ruin anyone’s day, but if the vehicle that hits you takes off before you can get their information, you may not know how to handle the situation. This can be a frustrating and…
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Personal Injury Trial vs Settlement
(Pros & Cons)
Settlement vs Trial in Personal Injury Cases? According to an article in the Law Dictionary … 95 percent of personal injury cases end in a pre-trial settlement, meaning that only 5 percent of personal injury cases go to a jury trial. In fact, most personal injury lawyers will spend their pre-trial time preparing a case…
Read MoreWestern North Carolina’s Dangerous Highways & Scenic Roadways
The Mountains of Western North Carolina are filled with rural roads and beautiful scenic highways. However, in cities like Asheville, Marion, and Lenoir the number of fatalities on these rural roads is higher than the more urban cities of North Carolina, especially at night. But the count isn’t solely because of these rural roads; our…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Accidents in Asheville NC
Drunk Driving? Serious Injuries & Fatal Accidents Are Common Did you know, that the NIAAA (U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) reports that drunk drivers play a role in a full 40 percent of every traffic death over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season? While the holiday season sees an uptick in…
Read MoreWhat is Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
The truth about underinsured motorist coverage and why is it important? Underinsured/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…
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Wrong Way Car Crashes
(Head On Crash Injuries)
Common Causes of Wrong Way Car Wrecks & Head-on Collisions On Sunday afternoon on November 29, 2020, near Asheville, NC, there was crash on I-240 westbound between two vehicles. Officers on the scene say in their initial reports that it appears the crash was caused by one of the drivers going the wrong way on…
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Losing Consciousness After a Head Injury?
(Traumatic Brain Injuries)
Experienced Unconsciousness After a Serious Head Injury? Here’s What You Need to Know Originally published Dec 3rd 2020. Last updated September 11th 2024 Unconsciousness occurs when someone suddenly becomes unable to respond to stimuli, appearing as though they are asleep. This state can last anywhere from a few seconds, such as when someone faints, to…
Read MoreWhen to Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
“When should you hire a lawyer after a car accident?” Car accidents happen every day, putting good people like you in difficult situations. If you are ever involved in a car wreck, there are important considerations to help get you through the process as easily as possible. After an accident it can be difficult to…
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