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Car accidents happen in an instant. In the aftermath, it’s natural to feel stunned or even overwhelmed. But what you do and say after a car accident can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation for your injuries. Knowing what…
Data from the Federal Highway Administration shows there are approximately 7.6 million licensed drivers in North Carolina. With so many drivers on the road, it is no surprise that hundreds of thousands of people are involved in auto accidents every…
Answer: If you have proved your case in court, it is likely that a “judgment” has been awarded in your favor. In a sense, however, the judgment only “a piece of paper.” The judgment does not automatically equal money. If…
If you have been involved in an auto accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you might have a liability claim against the negligent driver. This liability claim will be processed through the negligent driver’s insurance company, and will…
Often called a “careless and reckless driving” charge (or “CNR” for short), a charge of reckless driving is one of the more serious traffic offenses a person can receive. When a person receives a speeding ticket for a high rate…
The only way your landlord can keep all or part of your security deposit, is if the landlord has provided an accounting to you showing for what purpose the security deposit was used. The accounting is for actual damages you,…
If your tenant has failed to pay rent, the legal mechanism for evicting the tenant is called a “Summary Ejectment.” Summary Ejectments are filed in the small claims division of the county in which your tenant resides (i.e., the county…
In short, yes. A claim for child support can always be brought to a judge, whether or not a settlement agreement exists. If your separation agreement left out provisions regarding child support, an action or a lawsuit can be brought…
You should always call law enforcement if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident. The agency or department you should call will depend on the accident location. If the accident occurred in a city or town, you would…
We get this type of question a lot. To be clear, the insurance adjuster doesn’t get to legally decide if you contributed to the accident or not. However, the insurance adjuster does get to decide whether the insurance company is choosing…
