If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident, it may be your instinct to reach out to your insurance company–or accept a call from the other party’s insurance agent–to discuss the crash as soon as possible. As Raleigh, North Carolina personal injury attorneys we have one word for you: Wait....
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Being involved in an accident can be traumatic and frightening, but it can happen to anyone. More than 267,000 car accidents and 71,000 work-related accidents happen in North Carolina each year....
Continue readingTeen drivers have a higher crash rate than adults and it is important to understand why these young individuals are much more prone to accidents than any other age group in order to help address the problem. Of course, there is more than one reason that contributes to their high crash rate, which includes speeding, distractions, and general inexperience. If you have been driving for several years, chances are you are better at responding to emergencies or other unexpected incidents you might encounter on the road. Teen drivers, however, inherently lack this....
Continue readingIf you have reached a settlement or obtained a judgment following a car accident or personal injury matter, you may be wondering, “Do I still have to pay taxes for my compensation?”The answer is often, “No.” However, you may have to pay taxes based on the circumstance and nature of your settlement or judgment....
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