Auto insurance policies require specific coverage categories like underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage. Med-pay is a category of optional coverage in a policy that can provide a limited amount of compensation for medical expenses after a car accident. Med-pay...
In a city the size of Charlotte, there are motor vehicle crashes virtually every day. Far too often, the wrecks result in serious injuries to drivers, passengers or pedestrians and sometimes even fatalities. Who caused the crash? One of the first things people want to...
If you stop by our Charlotte Civil Litigation Law blog from time to time, you might recall a September post on the steps you must take to file a North Carolina personal injury lawsuit. In that post, we noted that you can file a suit in District Court for cases...
This year, avid cyclists have been joined by many new bicycle riders on North Carolina’s roadways. The New York Times reported that sales of leisure bike sales increased by 121% this spring. Despite this increase in riders, the roadways are not necessarily safer for...
North Carolina requires drivers to carry a certain amount of auto liability insurance. If you experience bodily injury or property damage in an accident caused by another driver, his or her liability policy covers your costs up to their policy limit. When you have...
It used to be that sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) were fancier versions of pick-up trucks, big, hulking vehicles for carrying tools, fishing tackle, horse tack and the like. Utility was a big selling point – and it sill is today – though the SUV has evolved in recent...
You never expect to leave your home and end up in a car accident. Even worse, you probably don’t anticipate being involved in a hit and run. Yet, sometimes people make the decision to leave the scene of an accident. Even the most minor accident can become a hit and...
Advocates and developers of self-driving vehicles say that the technology’s potential is immense, arguing that autonomous vehicles could lead to dramatic reductions in fossil fuel consumption and traffic congestion, while virtually eliminating motor vehicle crashes....
Spring was a roller-coaster of emotion for most families. Many people ended up canceling spring break vacations and family trips. However, most people are planning to make up for the lost time. According to the New York Post, a survey of 2,000 Americans found 88...
With highways and rural streets emptier than usual, many drivers are taking advantage by driving fast - sometimes, a little too fast. With less traffic and less police presence, speeding seems to be on the rise across the country. The increase could lead to serious...
