In this article, you can discover… What to avoid saying and doing at an accident scene. How prompt medical attention can greatly help your case. Why you should allow an attorney to negotiate with insurance carriers for you. 1. Why Should I Avoid Apologizing Or Admitting Fault At The Accident Scene? One of the key reasons to avoid apologizing or admitting fault is that insurance companies can (and probably will) use this against you. They can use your statements at the accident scene or recorded statements from phone calls to argue that your apology is an admission of liability or fault. The smartest thing to do is get in touch with an attorney immediately. Don’t admit fault at the scene, and don’t speak with insurance companies by yourself. You can either have your attorney handle that call for you or…Read More
In this article, you can discover… The damages you may be entitled to after your accident. What the burden of proof means for your personal injury case. How the statute of limitations may impact your ability to seek justice. What Is “Liability,” And What Does It Mean In The Context Of Personal Injury Law? Liability means that someone is responsible for the accident. If someone’s actions have caused you harm, they are liable for the injuries and losses that you’ve sustained. North Carolina law also demands that to hold the other person liable, you must have had no shared responsibility for the accident; the fault must lie 100% with the other party to hold them accountable. How Is “Negligence” Defined, And Why Is It Important? Negligence happens when someone falls below the standard of behavior a reasonable person would be…Read More