Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | November 17, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In the aftermath of a car accident, it can sometimes be difficult to determine who is at fault. Many of our clients ask, “Can vehicle damage determine fault in a car accident?” The answer, as is often the case in personal injury law, is it depends. In many cases, vehicle damage can offer valuable clues […]
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Beyond physical injuries, a car accident can have a lasting impact on an individual and their spouse. North Carolina allows loss of consortium claims after an injury. In this article, our car accident attorneys will answer the question, “What is a loss of consortium claim in a North Carolina car accident case?” What is Loss […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | November 16, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
After a car accident, you may be injured even though you feel fine. These “delayed injuries” or “delayed onset injuries” can be extremely dangerous. This is why it’s important to seek medical treatment immediately after a car accident, and to follow the recommendations of first responders on the scene. In this article, we’ll outline some […]
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In many cases, you may be able to claim lost wages when you’ve been injured in a car accident. However, the process is somewhat different for those who work for themselves. You may be wondering, “Can I claim lost wages after a car accident if I’m self-employed?” The short answer is yes, but it can […]
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The most common type of injury after a car accident is a soft tissue injury. Our North Carolina car accident attorneys have handled thousands of car accident claims involving soft tissue injuries. The insurance company uses the term “soft tissue” injuries generally to describe muscle strains, tears, sprains, or bruising. Soft tissue injuries may occur […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | November 16, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Being in a car accident can be extremely stressful. This is especially true if you or a loved one sustained catastrophic or serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a serious car accident due to the negligence of another driver, your injuries may require lengthy or expensive medical treatment. In these cases you may be […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 26, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Proving fault in a North Carolina car accident is crucial for victims to recover appropriate compensation from the responsible party. Injured victims will need to demonstrate that another motorist’s negligent actions caused the collision in order to be successful in a legal claim. Without the guidance of a knowledgeable attorney, this task can be exceedingly […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 7, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Who is Liable in a Rear-End Collision? Rear-end collisions are common in North Carolina and elsewhere. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) rear-end collisions are the most frequent auto accidents on our highways and roads every year, accounting for roughly 29 percent of auto accidents. These wrecks result in a substantial number […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In more than three decades handling auto accident cases in North Carolina, our car accident attorneys have served thousands of injured victims, including many immigrants. We’re often asked, “Can I file a car accident claim if I am undocumented?” In this blog post, we’ll answer the question, “Can I file a car accident injury claim […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Calculating car accident damages like medical expenses and lost wages is fairly straightforward in practice. However, other losses are harder to quantify – such as the amount of “pain and suffering” a person may have sustained during and after a crash. North Carolina law provides that there is no fixed formula for estimating a fair […]
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