When you purchase underinsured motorist coverage, most drivers assume that it will help them cover any gaps in the event that they are injured in an accident involving a driver who doesn’t have enough insurance to cover the damages. Insurance claims can be very complicated, however, and insurance companies do…
Articles Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents
North Carolina Appellate Court Discusses Contributory Negligence Doctrine in Intersection T-Bone Accident Case
People who are injured in a car accident can bring a civil lawsuit against the person who caused the crash to recover compensation for their injuries and damages. This may sound straightforward, but the process can be complex and requires following countless procedural and substantive rules. This includes affirmative defenses,…
North Carolina Appellate Court Dismisses Appeal as Premature in Rear-End Car Accident Case
When you are injured in a car accident, you can bring a personal injury claim against the driver of the vehicle that caused the crash. This may seem like a fairly straightforward process, but lawsuits can be incredibly complicated. The North Carolina civil court system also has countless procedural rules…
North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Award for Plaintiffs in Utility Company Negligence Case Based on Improper Jury Instructions
Bicycle accidents can happen in virtually any situation, leaving the victim with painful injuries and serious financial damages. This includes areas or objects that are maintained by government entities like utilities companies. Although utilities are a necessary component of our modern lives and key infrastructure, when maintained poorly they can…
North Carolina Appellate Court Discusses UIM Coverage in Accidents Involving Multiple At-Fault Parties
Insurance issues often arise in motor vehicle accidents especially when multiple drivers, vehicles, and victims are involved in the crash. While you are dealing with your injuries and trying to handle the stress and disruption that the accident has caused in your life, the last thing you probably want to…
North Carolina Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Defendant in Fatal Truck Accident Case
Truck accidents are a particularly terrifying type of personal injury accident due to the massive size and weight of these vehicles. Although there are laws that govern how trucking operations must run, including routine safety inspections and careful hiring of qualified drivers, accidents still happen. As dedicated Charlotte truck accident…
North Carolina Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Pedestrian Injury Case based on Plaintiff’s Contributory Negligence
Pedestrian accidents can be particularly devastating due to the serious and catastrophic injuries that often result when a vehicle collides with an unprotected pedestrian. There are also often complicated legal issues in these cases regarding whether the pedestrian was walking in a permissible area at the time of the crash.…
E-Scooter Accidents are on the Rise in North Carolina
Electric scooters have become a popular alternative to many common forms of transportation. They are often a more affordable option and provide greater flexibility in terms of navigating crowded roadways, parking, and fighting morning or evening commutes. For all their benefits, however, there are many risks involved with using an…
North Carolina Appellate Court Discusses Dram Shop Liability in Drunk Driver Personal Injury Accident
Motor vehicle accidents are always devastating, but when a drunk driver is to blame the injury can seem even more difficult to accept. There are certain laws that provide ways to hold restaurants, bars, and other establishments that serve alcohol responsible if they overserve someone who leaves the premises and…
North Carolina Appellate Court Issues Decision in UIM Dispute Involving Fatality
As Asheville car accident lawyers, we often handle cases involving complex insurance policies and questions about whether coverage will be provided for an accident. If you have severe injuries following a crash that wasn’t your fault, you probably also have severe medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses associated with…