What is the minimum amount of insurance coverage required for cyclist accidents in North Carolina? The minimum amount of insurance coverage required in North Carolina is $30,000. Unfortunately, this amount may not cover all medical costs due to the fact that in an accident involving a cyclist, there may be severe injuries due to the lack of protection offered by a bicycle.
In most cases, there’s a difference between a case and a lawsuit. Your claim is first with the insurance company. Many times, claims are resolved directly with the insurance company. Now, the time period for a claim to resolve, it depends on how long it takes you to either complete your medical treatment or get to a place that the doctors many times call maximum…
A three-year-old boy from Chadbourn, North Carolina drowned last week while unattended by a pool at a family birthday party. Unfortunately, this is a common event during the heat of the summer months, when men, women and children flock to pools and water parks to cool off. It is important to follow all safety regulations when swimming in order to prevent these horrific accidents. Parents…
Typically what you want to do is file all of your medical bills with your health insurance when you’re involved in an accident. The reason is, is because if you file all those, then the medical providers’ bills get paid, and it stays up to date. You don’t have bill collectors coming after you. Now, lots of insurance these days, they’re entitled to reimbursement when you recover from the…
Is there a specific time limit for reporting my claim or going to the doctor? No. However for negligence claims in North Carolina, you must file a lawsuit no later than three years from the date of the accident. Although there is no time limit for reporting a claim, it is normally better to report the claim to the Defendant’s insurance company as soon as possible and to seek medical…
If involved in a car accident with another party, how can I find out the other driver’s insurance information? If one is provided, check on the exchange slip provided to you by the investigating officer. If you do not have the exchange slip, refer to the accident report or contact the investigating officer. If you have difficulty obtaining this information, you may need the services of…
If my car is damaged in a North Carolina automobile accident, what if the insurance company disregards my estimate? Most companies will accept written estimates from legitimate car dealers or repair shops. However, in the event of a serious disagreement, you may want a written estimate from a professional appraisal service.
(Winston-Salem, NC) On Friday, July 4th, Caraway Speedway will host the eighth annual “Rusty Harpe Memorial” presented by Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law. The annual event remembers Rusty Harpe who was a long-time competitor at the .455 mile oval located in Asheboro, NC, Ace Speedway and Bowman Gray Stadium. The event will offer the fans plenty of “bang-for-your-buck” this year. For the second year in-a-row,…
It’s important to report your car accident to your insurance company in a fairly reasonable time after the accident. Yet your contract of insurance with your insurance company requires you to report your accident to them. So you want to make sure you do that and comply with the policy terms. Because as we discussed in some other videos, there are some benefits on your…
Accidents involving big rigs happen often, resulting in many fatalities and thousands of injuries to drivers and their passengers. Just last week, North Carolina State Police closed the Eastbound lanes of Interstate-26 because of a horrible tractor trailer accident. Unfortunately, these types of accidents are all too common. Daggett Shuler stresses the importance of safety while traveling alongside large trucks. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
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