FAQs
Straight answers to real questions
208 questions we hear from injured North Carolinians — answered in plain English.
- After an accident, what should I look for in a lawyer?
- Am I better off with a lawyer
- Am I eligible for compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?
- Can I Still Get Workers’ Comp If The Accident Was My Fault?
- Can I still pursue compensation if I may have been partly at fault?
- Can I Trust the Doctor Provided by My Employer?
- Do All Workers’ Compensation Cases End in a Settlement?
- Do All Workers’ Compensation Cases End in a Settlement?
- Do I have a personal injury case?
- Do I have to hire a Workers’ Comp lawyer?
- Do I have to hire a Workers’ Comp lawyer?
- Do I Have To Hire A Workers’ Comp Lawyer?
- Do I Have to Pay for My Workers’ Comp Medical Treatment?
- Do I need a lawyer after a dog bite?
- Do I need a lawyer to handle my property damage claim after an auto accident?
- Do I need a lawyer to Settle an auto accident claim?
- Do I Need a Lawyer?
- Do I need a Workers’ Comp lawyer?
- Do I need Hiring a workers’ comp lawyer?
- Do I need to hire a lawyer for slip and falls?
- Do I need to hire a Wilmington personal injury lawyer?
- Do I Need to Hire an Attorney?
- Do I Need Workplace Injury Attorneys?
- Do slip and fall accident lawyers handle more than wet-floor cases?
- Do Trucking Companys Have Insurance?
- Do workers’ comp payments stop when I return to work?
- Does My Employer Have Workers’ Comp Benefits?
- Does my employer have workers’ comp insurance?
- Does my employer have Workers’ Compensation coverage?
- Does my employer need to have Workers’ Compensation insurance?
- Does my employer need to have Workers’ Compensation insurance?
- Does North Carolina recognize common law marriage? How long does a couple have to live together before they are considered legally married in North Carolina?
- Does Workers’ Comp Only Cover My Medical Bills?
- Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Long-Term Health Problems?
- How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me?
- How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Help Me?
- How can I find the best federal criminal defense attorney?
- How can I find the best lawyer for my case?
- How Do I File for Workers’ Comp in North Carolina?
- How do I file for workers’ comp?
- How do I find the best auto accident lawyer?
- How do I know if I have a good case?
- How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
- How Do I Pay My Medical Expenses While Waiting for My Settlement?
- How do you calculate future damages for wrongful death?
- How does contributory negligence affect a Wilmington slip and fall claim?
- How Does the Claims Process Work in Catastrophic Injury Cases?
- How is a truck accident claim different from a car accident claim?
- How long do I have to file a catastrophic injury case in North Carolina?
- How long do I have to file a lawsuit after a car accident in North Carolina?
- How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in North Carolina?
- How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in North Carolina?
- How Long Will It Take for My Case to Settle?
- How much do I have to pay for the services I receive in an injury case?
- How much do personal injury lawyers charge for legal representation?
- How much does a dog bite attorney cost?
- How Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
- How much is my case worth?
- How Much Is My Case Worth?
- How much should I ask for from the insurance company for my injuries after a traffic accident in North Carolina?
- How much will the insurance company offer?
- I am 20 weeks pregnant with my first baby. My boyfriend left me a few days ago, saying he wants nothing more to do with me or the baby. What are my legal rights? I can’t afford to pay for all the stuff the baby will need.
- I can’t get a reasonable settlement offer from the insurance adjuster after my North Carolina traffic accident. What do I do next?
- I don’t want to sue anyone. Is filing a claim the right thing to do?
- I enjoy riding a motorcycle, in part because of the sense of freedom it gives me. I’m very offended by North Carolina’s motorcycle helmet law. Why should the state have the power to compel me to wear a helmet? I should be allowed to take a calculated risk if I want to, and it’s none of the government’s business.
- 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?
- I have a child custody and or child support order and the other parent is not paying; what can I do? What is Contempt?
- 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 hurt my neck and back in a Wilmington automobile accident last year. If I sue the person at fault, will my settlement or damages cover my visits to a chiropractor?
- 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 want a simple divorce. Do I need a lawyer?
- I just want to settle my case. Why do I care if my attorney goes to court?
- I lost my sister in a business fire because the owner of the mall had neglected to make repairs or install fire sprinklers in her store. What sort of compensation can a lawyer get for my sister’s untimely death?
- I recently was injured in a North Carolina collision with an 18-wheeler truck. I’ve read your free book on auto accidents. Is there any important difference in my case just because it was a truck accident rather than a car crash?
- I saw your TV commercial. You said, “No FEE unless we recover.” What does that mean exactly?
- I sustained serious injuries during a motorcycle crash in Wilmington, NC. A bakery truck turned left in front of me, and I was thrown from my bike in the collision. Because of my broken femur, I couldn’t return to work for over a month. Is the truck driver responsible for my lost wages?
- I was burned in a fire. How do I know if I have a case against the landlord or the property owner?
- I was charged with a crime in federal court in Wilmington, North Carolina. Should I plead guilty or not guilty?
- I was charged with Assault on a Female in Wilmington, NC. I did not do it. My girl friend just wants it dropped. Will the DA drop the case? Do I need a lawyer?
- I was convicted of a federal crime in Greensboro, North Carolina. I have received a copy of my Pre-Sentence Report. Some of the information contained in it is wrong. How can I correct it?
- I was hurt in a car accident in Wilmington, North Carolina. My medical bills are outrageously high. The driver who caused the accident has the minimum insurance limits ($30,000.00) that are required by law. The adjuster has offered to pay the policy limits ($30,000.00). Should I get an attorney? What should I do?
- I was hurt in a North Carolina traffic accident when a truck collided with my car. The police report got many of the facts wrong. Does this mean I can’t win in court?
- 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?
- I was in a car accident where I hit my head. I have headaches. My wife says it has affected my mood. What is going on?
- I was in a serious car accident on I-40. I know I need a lawyer. Internet. TV. Yellow pages. Their ads all say the same thing. WE ARE AGGRESSIVE!!! I suppose that is important, but how can I find the very best lawyer for my injury claim?
- I was in an accident with a tractor-trailer truck in Wilmington NC on I-40. It was not my fault. I was hurt in the wreck. The insurance company has said they would pay my medical bills. Do I need a lawyer?
- I was in an auto wreck that was not my fault. How can I get a fair settlement from the insurance company for the damage to my car after the collision?
- I was indicted by a federal grand jury in North Carolina. What does that mean and what should I do now?
- I was injured because another driver was texting. How much money will I get for my auto accident if I get the best lawyer possible?
- I was injured in a car accident. Do I need a lawyer?
- I was injured in a car accident. It was clearly the other driver’s fault. I don’t want to sue anyone. I just want to be treated fairly. Do I need a lawyer?
- I was injured in a car wreck. Does it matter if the other driver received a traffic citation?
- 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?
- I was injured in a truck accident near Wilmington when a tire exploded on a big rig. Can I file a lawsuit because this was a negligent act, or am I just a victim of a coincidental North Carolina traffic accident?
- I was injured in a Wilmington truck accident almost a year ago. It’s pretty clear that the trucker—who had been working too many hours without enough sleep—was responsible for the crash. Will my case go to trial? How long does this usually take before the case is concluded?
- I was involved in a rear-end traffic accident in Wilmington, North Carolina? The accident was not my fault. Do I need a lawyer?
- I was rear-ended by a student driver while waiting at a stop sign in Wilmington. Nobody was seriously injured, and my car only has a minor ding and a few scratches. Is it worthwhile contacting a lawyer?
- I work for a local company. I was hurt at work three days ago. I am getting medical treatment but I am not sure how all of this works. Do I have a workers’ compensation claim?
- I’m a member of a U.S. Army infantry stationed in Afghanistan. My wife is divorcing me in North Carolina. Do I need to hire an attorney?
- I’m ready to consult a lawyer: what’s my next step?
- If I accidentally injure myself, can I still get workers’ comp?
- If I win my North Carolina auto accident injury lawsuit, do I have to repay my health insurance company?
- In settling an auto injury claim, how much should I ask for from the insurance company?
- Is my injury covered under North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law?
- Is the insurance company’s offer fair and reasonable?
- Last weekend, I was in a head-on collision on I-40 near Wilmington NC. The other driver was drunk and came into my lane. It was completely his fault. I have injuries to my arms, legs and back. I am worried that there will not be enough insurance to pay for all of my medical bills. What should I do?
- My brother, Dave, was arrested in New Hanover County almost a year ago. He couldn’t afford bail for his felony charge, and I—and the rest of the family—was in no position to help him. Now that the trial date is almost here, we hear that the prosecutor is probably going to drop all the charges. What kind of compensation can Dave get for eleven months spent in jail for no good reason?
- My Car Was Totaled In An Auto Accident That Was Not My Fault. How Much Should The Other Driver’s Insurance Company Pay Me For My Car?
- My fiancé says we should have a prenuptial agreement before we get married. Is this really necessary? It seems unromantic to me.
- My grandmother lives in a residential nursing home in North Carolina. I just found out that there was a small fire there a couple weeks ago, and that Gran had to be taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Is it worth talking about this with a North Carolina personal injury attorney?
- My husband and I have been married for four years, and now I have suspicions that he’s been cheating on me. Do I confront him about his actions?
- My husband and I were in an automobile accident in North Carolina. He had severe injuries, and eleven months later he died from complications of those injuries. Can I bring a lawsuit against the truck driver who collided with us, even though so much time has passed?
- My husband and I were married in Dallas in 2009. Even though we were married in Texas, can we get a divorce in North Carolina?
- Over the last few years, my 19-year-old son has been spending time his grandmother’s home—my husband’s mother—who is having trouble taking care of herself. Now David has been arrested for “uttering and publishing” in North Carolina. It seems to be something about taking financial advantage of his grandmother. Can you please explain this?
- Should I Accept a Settlement?
- Should I call a slip and fall lawyer if my injuries do not seem severe at first?
- Should I get a divorce?
- Should I give a recorded statement to insurance adjuster after an injury in auto accident?
- Should I give a recorded statement to insurance adjuster after an injury in auto accident?
- Should I go to the doctor or “wait and see”?
- Should I Have a Police Report Filed?
- Should I hire a Fayetteville accident attorney to handle my catastrophic injury case?
- Should I hire a Wilmington accident attorney to handle my catastrophic injury case?
- Should I hire a Wilmington accident attorney to handle my catastrophic injury case?
- Should I plead guilty or go to trial?
- Should I see a doctor if I feel fine?
- Should I speak with the insurance company before I talk with a car accident attorney?
- Should I Take What My Insurance Adjuster Is Offering?
- Should I talk to a truck accident lawyer before talking to the adjusters?
- Should I talk to an auto accident lawyer before talking to the adjusters?
- Should I try to settle with the insurers before hiring an attorney?
- Should I try to settle with the insurers before hiring an attorney?
- Should I use a firm that handles personal injury cases exclusively?
- The government has notified me that they intend to take through eminent domain and condemnation my business or commercial property for a highway and utility project. What should I do?
- The government or the DOT is developing land near my property, but they haven’t filed an Eminent Domain lawsuit against me or my property yet. Do I still need an attorney?
- The police got an anonymous tip saying I was engaged in illegal activity. As a result, I was stopped in the street, had my belongings and person searched, and then arrested. Is this legal?
- They’re going to arrest me! How can they arrest me? They didn’t find any drugs on me! I can’t be convicted, can I?
- Under what circumstances can I be arrested?
- We purchased property in a development a few years ago. The development has stalled, we cannot sell the property or build on it. Can we bring class action lawsuit against the developer?
- What are the United States Sentencing Guidelines and how do they apply to my case?
- What Areas Do You Serve?
- What Areas Do You Serve?
- What benefits are available in workers’ comp cases?
- What can I pursue after a dog bite injury?
- What Can I Recover After an Injury?
- What damages are available for slip and fall injuries?
- What damages are available in wrongful death actions?
- What damages can I claim for catastrophic injuries?
- What damages can I claim for catastrophic injuries?
- What damages can I claim for catastrophic injuries?
- What Happens if the At-Fault Driver Doesn’t Have Enough Insurance Coverage?
- What if I felt fine at first, but the pain started later?
- What if I Had a Pre-Existing Condition?
- What if I may share part of the blame for the crash?
- What if I need urgent care, but my employer refuses or fails to provide medical treatment?
- What if I suspect the accident was partly my fault?
- What if I was hurt at work in Wilmington, NC?
- What If I’m Denied Because the Injury Occurred During Normal Duties?
- What If My Claim Is Denied?
- What if my fall happened at work or on government property?
- What if My Injuries are Minor?
- What is a catastrophic injury?
- What is a catastrophic injury?
- What is a TBI and will it affect my injury claim?
- What Is a wrongful death claim?
- What is fathers rights anyway?
- What is involved in a North Carolina federal criminal appeal?
- What is personal injury law?
- What is premises liability?
- What Is the Statute of Limitations in North Carolina?
- What Is Vicarious Liability?
- What is your lawyer thinking in a serious injury case?
- What makes a slip and fall case valid in North Carolina?
- What services do you provide if I was injured in an auto accident?
- What should I be looking for in a personal injury lawyer?
- What Should I Do After a Car Accident?
- What should I do after a dog bite to protect myself legally?
- What should I do after an accident to protect myself legally?
- What should I do after an accident?
- What should I do if I am charged by police with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina?
- What should I do if I get sued by a bank?
- What should I do if I have been charged with shoplifting or larceny in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina?
- What should I do if I injure myself at work?
- What should I do if I think I may be arrested soon?
- What should I do if I think I may be charged with a crime?
- What should I do if I’m injured at work?
- What should I do if my child is charged with a crime in Wilmington, NC?
- What should I do if my son or daughter is charged with a crime?
- What Should I Do if the Insurance Company Calls?
- What should I do if the insurance company denies my claim?
- What should I do if the insurance company denies my claim?
- What should you do after an accident?
- What types of injuries are associated with a house fire?
- When do I become eligible for lost wage compensation?
- When do I become eligible for lost wage compensation?
- When Should I File My Claim?
- Where did personal injury law come from?
- Who is responsible for my medical bills after a dog bite?
- Who Is Responsible for My Medical Bills?
- Who may be responsible for a Wilmington truck crash?
- Who will provide my medical treatment?
- Why should I consult with an Attorney in an auto injury case?
- Why should you speak to an attorney before speaking to the insurance adjuster?
- Will I have to go to court to seek compensation?
- Will I Need to Go to Court?
- Will My Case Go to Trial?
- Will Workers’ Comp Payments Stop When I Return To Work?
- Would I have to go to court to seek compensation?
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