Perhaps because car accidents are so common, many people may fail to consider the short and long-term consequences of suffering a severe injury. The days, weeks, and even months following your accident can be overwhelming. This guide will walk you through concerns that may result from a car accident and […]
Category: Car Accidents
What is the Worst Thing You Can Do After a Car Accident?
The worst thing you can do after a car accident is take any action that hurts your claim before you understand the potential consequences. At Martin & Jones, we’ve worked with many car accident victims and seen many mistakes. Some ways you can harm your claim include saying something that […]
Why Uber’s $1 Million Policy Might Not Apply to Your Crash
Many people think that if they get in a car accident involving an Uber driver, they are fully covered. It’s no secret that Uber provides $1 million insurance policies for drivers—the rideshare company proudly states the claim on its website. Uber is a huge company, so they’re not going to […]
Insurance Issues in Truck Accidents vs. Car Accidents
In legal terms, a truck accident is not just a bigger car accident. These accidents might happen on the same types of roads. They might even produce the same injuries. But the insurance issues and related dynamics of lawsuits to recover damages for accident injuries are very different in these […]
Accidents in Work Zones: The Need to Act Quickly
Have you ever heard the slogan “Give ‘em a brake?” It was a part of a campaign the North Carolina Industrial Commission promoted to protect highway workers who could be injured by traffic in work zones. Those workers deserve caution and respect. But it turns out they’re usually not the […]
Car Repair Sticker Shock: Why Minor Dents Now Cost Major Dollars
No one is surprised when a major collision involving a car or truck results in many thousands of dollars in damage. But when an accident occurs at low speed, such as in a parking lot or between vehicles stuck in a traffic jam, the damage is generally expected to be […]
Should You Move Your Car After an Accident in North Carolina?
We’ve all been stuck in traffic because of a car accident, and it’s a frustrating experience, especially when the accident seems to be a simple fender bender. We wonder why we had to wait so long for such a minor incident. But when you’re one of the people involved in […]
Who is Liable When the Failure of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Cause a Car Accident?
Cars with high-tech features can be much easier to drive than low-tech vehicles. For instance, adaptive cruise control can automatically maintain a safe distance between your car and the vehicle ahead of you. Drivers who rely on this often do not check their speed as often or worry about adjusting […]
Why Auto Accidents Involving Electric Vehicles May Result in More Severe Injuries
Electric cars, trucks, and other vehicles are an increasingly common sight on North Carolina roads, particularly in the areas around cities like Raleigh, Durham, and Wilmington. In 2024, the most recent year for which total figures are available, the state logged more than 100,000 EV registrations, far exceeding the governor’s […]
When “Road Gators” and Other Retread Problems Cause Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know
They are sometimes called “road gators” because of their resemblance to the back of an alligator. These large, jagged strips of rubber are often up to eight-feet long and weigh more than 100 pounds. Technically, these strips of rubber are known as tire debris. Most of the time, they come […]
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