What To Do If You Are Involved In A Car Accident In North Carolina?

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What To Do If You Are Involved In A Car Accident
In North Carolina?
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Unlike most other states, which have a no-fault
system in place, North Carolina is an at-fault
state when it comes to car accident claims.
Therefore, drivers who are responsible for a car
accident are expected to pay damages to any
passenger, driver, or property owner who
sustained injuries from the crash.
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Contributory Negligence
North Carolina, along with a few other states,
still uses a contributory negligence system.
Under this particular doctrine, an accident
victim cannot recover any compensation if he or
she is even 1 at fault for the accident
occurrence. Unfortunately, this law is hard on
victims who are only slightly responsible for an
accident. To prove you were partially at fault
for the accident, the other partys attorney
could easily argue that you were driving above
the speed limit or failed to use your blinker.
Any misstep could cost you the compensation you
need during this difficult time.
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Establishing Negligence
Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are all
expected to exercise reasonable care to protect
their wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. When
a car accident victim fails to do so, he or she
can be found negligent and at fault for this or
her own injuries, no matter how small that fault
might be.
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Here are some examples of actions that might be
deemed negligent
Driving a car you know is defective Speeding or
driving recklessly Disobeying the rules of the
road As a pedestrian, making unexpected movements
or jaywalking As a passenger, interfering with
the drivers ability to operate the car
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If the other party can only prove that you made
your injuries worse, but cannot prove that you
contributed to the accident, he or she might not
be able to keep you from receiving compensation
for your injuries. For example, if the driver
that hit you was distracted because he or she was
using a cell phone, it might not matter that you
hit the brakes too suddenly. The accident would
have happened regardless of your actions since
the other driver was not paying attention. Given
the difficulties North Carolina presents to
accident victims, it is essential to hire an
experienced personal injury attorney to ensure
you recover the compensation you deserve.
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Take Free Consultation
If you sustained injuries in a car accident,
North Carolinas at-fault system makes it
incredibly difficult for victims to recover
compensation. To increase your chances of a
successful outcome, reach out to the team at
Price, Petho Associates for the exceptional
representation and legal advice you need. Their
team has tried over 300 cases to juries and
decades of experience. Moreover, they want you to
take this time to focus on recovering from your
injuries, so you will not owe them any legal fees
unless they win your case.
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Contact Price, Petho Associates P.L.L.C.
1430 Elizabeth Ave Charlotte, NC 28204
704.850.6322
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