I was injured in a car wreck. The adjuster wants me to give a recorded statement. What questions should I expect from the insurance adjuster when giving a recorded statement after a auto injury?
The following is taken from an actual recorded statement: This is Jennifer interviewing Matthew Johnson concerning an accident to occurred on June 26th of 2012. The time is approximately 2:14 p.m. Today’s date is July 30th of 2012. Mr. Johnson, do you understand that I am recording this interview? Yes. Do I have your permission […]
How much should I ask for from the insurance company for my injuries after a traffic accident in North Carolina?
How much should I ask for from the insurance company for my injuries after a traffic accident in North Carolina? In determining the value of your claim, you must take the facts of your case and look ahead. You project what a jury will award after a trial in the specific geographic region where you […]
Why should I consult with an Attorney in an auto injury case?
I know the consultation is FREE, but it seems like a hassle. I think I can handle this myself. Maybe I’ll call if a problem arises. Why should I speak to an attorney before speaking to the insurance adjuster? Watch out for the two most common auto injury claim killers. Claim Killer 1: Insurance adjuster: […]
In settling an auto injury claim, how much should I ask for from the insurance company?
In settling an auto injury claim, how much should I ask for from the insurance company? In determining the value of your claim, you must take the facts of your case and look ahead. You project what a jury will award after a trial in the specific geographic region where you would try your case. […]
Why should you speak to an attorney before speaking to the insurance adjuster?
Why should you speak to an attorney before speaking to the insurance adjuster? Scenario 1 Insurance adjuster: “You don’t need a lawyer. You can settle you own case. I just need find out from you what happened for my file.” What is the most dangerous question an insurance adjuster can ask you? Insurance adjuster: “Mr. […]
I had surgery seven years ago to correct a pinched nerve in my back. Last fall, I was involved in an auto accident just outside Wilmington, and I am again having serious back pain. Does the other driver—who caused the accident—have to pay my medical bills, even though I had a previous spine problem?
If the other driver acted with negligence or malice to cause your New Hanover County car accident, then he potentially has legal liability for the consequences. That means that if other people suffer losses due to his behavior, he has a duty to set them right: to restore them (as much as possible) to the […]
I was hurt in a Wilmington car crash a few weeks ago. The insurance claims adjuster says I don’t need to hire a North Carolina auto accident lawyer because the police report found the other driver to be at fault. Is that okay?
No, it is not okay. It’s the exact opposite of okay. We’ve warned you before about listening to insurance adjusters. To summarize yet again: the insurance adjuster is not your buddy. He doesn’t work for you, he works for the insurance company—and that means his pay is linked to the company’s profits. The company maximizes […]
I just bought my first motorcycle. I’m a little concerned about safety. My biker friends think that’s funny—they like to show off their road burn and boast about how drunk they were when a particular accident happened. Are they right to say that motorcycle crashes are no big deal?
I just bought my first motorcycle. I’m a little concerned about safety. My friends think that’s funny. Are they right to say that motorcycle crashes are no big deal? Yeah, we’ve met some bikers like that too. One guy we know liked to say, “Chicks dig scars,” right up to the day he had a […]
If I win my North Carolina auto accident injury lawsuit, do I have to repay my health insurance company?
If I win my North Carolina auto accident injury lawsuit, do I have to repay my health insurance company? Maybe. It depends on your health insurance policy. If you are covered by medical insurance, your insurer may have paid for a portion of your care after your traffic accident in North Carolina. You, too, would […]
I have a personal injury lawsuit in New Hanover County. Will I actually have to appear in court for my Murraysville truck accident case?
I have a personal injury lawsuit in New Hanover County. Will I actually have to appear in court for my truck accident case? Maybe, maybe not. Almost all motor vehicle accident lawsuits are settled out of court. A civil trial can be so expensive—and the risk of a huge jury verdict so uncertain—that eventually the […]
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