After an accident, there are some very important steps that you can take to protect your claim, chief among them is hiring an experienced injury lawyer to represent you and your interests. However, there are some equally important pitfalls to avoid that can ruin your personal injury case. Learn more in this video. For more […]

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Pre-existing medical conditions do not preclude you from collecting for injuries sustained in a car accident. In fact, injured parties may be able to obtain compensation for the worsening of their pre-existing condition. For more information on legal topics, please visit our website or connect with us in social media. https://www.DaggettShulerLaw.com https://www.facebook.com/DaggettShulerLaw https://x.com/david_daggett https://www.youtube.com/user/davidddaggett https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddaggett […]

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Uninsured motorist cases are when the at-fault driver has no auto insurance and has caused you and your family significant personal injuries, lost wages, medical bills, and other damages. Fortunately, victims can recover their damages through specific insurance coverage.

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Injured workers rely on weekly checks from their employer’s workers’ comp insurance policy to help replace their lost wages when they are out of work after a work injury. Understandably if these workers’ comp checks unexpectedly stop, it can create confusion, fear, and an immediate hardship. Some employers and insurance carriers find ways to wrongfully cease, delay, or outright cancel payments.

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Generally speaking, the driver of a driverless car will still be liable for a car accident. That’s because the law still places a duty on drivers of all vehicles – driverless or not – to exercise reasonable care in the use or operation of a motor vehicle.

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Social Security Disability comes from a complex matrix of federal regulations which are interpreted and applied through administrative hearings or court decisions. This makes it very difficult – if not impossible! – for individuals who are truly disabled and unable to work, to navigate the application process successfully without legal representation.

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When you or a loved one are injured in a car accident that is not your fault, there are certain things that you need to know. Learn more in this video.

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Although all motor vehicle accidents can lead to serious harm, collisions with 18-wheelers disproportionally result in catastrophic and fatal personal injuries.

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Motorcycles only make up 3% of all registered vehicles and .6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, but still account for roughly 14% of all traffic fatalities.

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There are roughly 4.5 million dog bite incidents that occur in the United States each year. Approximately 800,000 of these dog bites will require emergency attention from a doctor. Many of these more serious dog bites will cause permanent injuries, and some may even result in the wrongful death of an innocent person.

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One of the most common questions that our personal injury law firm gets asked after a workplace accident is whether an injured worker can sue for his or her personal injuries. And like many concepts of law, the answer is “it depends.”

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One of the most significant and catastrophic types of injuries that anyone could suffer is called a traumatic brain injury, also called a TBI. The top two causes of TBIs are falls and motor vehicle accidents, both of which could be caused by the negligence of another person.

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Being hit by a car while riding a bicycle is one of the scariest types of accidents. Most of the time a bicyclist does not see it coming, or only has mere seconds to react. As a result, most bicyclists who are hit by a car suffer catastrophic and permanent injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and other significant harm.

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Getting hit by a car while crossing the street is one of the most traumatic types of personal injury accidents. Unfortunately, that’s because it is also one of the most damaging and life-threatening types of cases.

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Contingency fees are one of the most important concepts for victims of personal injury accidents in North Carolina. That’s because, when a negligent defendant harms you or your family, sometimes it’s not just the physical harm and emotional damages that can become overwhelming. Financial damages can be equally as crippling as physical injuries, and can result in drastic life-changing problems for victims and their families.

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The importance of acting fast after you have been injured in an accident cannot be overstated. Insurance companies and defense lawyers know this and are always looking for an edge over accident victims, and if you don’t beat them to it, you simply won’t get the compensation you deserve.

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The first thing to do after being hit by a drunk driver is to make sure you get the medical care you need. Proper medical care is the baseline for your case. It’s also in your best interest. Learn more in this video.

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What is considered pain and suffering in a car accident case?

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What is the difference between a civil and a criminal case in a drunk driving accident?

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Find out what happens behind the scenes when a car is hit by a commercial truck.

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A question that I’ve been asked several times just recently is, will I have to pay taxes on my car accident settlement money? The general answer to that is, no. Personal injury cases have a specific exemption through Congress from having to pay income taxes on the recovery.

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It’s interesting, a question that I’ve been asked several times just recently is are car accident settlements a public record? The answer to that question is a maybe.

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If you are injured at work and file a workers’ comp claim, your employer may have access to medical records containing relevant medical information from your health care providers.

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In determining what your North Carolina Workers’ Compensation is worth, it will not surprise you, that part of this answer lies in part in a mathematical formula regulated by the NC Industrial Commission, which is the state governmental agency that covers work injuries and takes into consideration your medical expenses and lost wages.

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