Filing a charlotte car accident insurance claim puts you in direct conflict with a company whose financial interest is to pay you as little as possible. The at-fault driver’s insurer starts building its case the moment the crash enters their system. That happens before you leave Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, before CMPD files its …
Should You Accept the Insurance Company’s First Settlement Offer After a Charlotte Car Accident
The call comes fast. Within 24 to 48 hours of your Charlotte car accident, an adjuster from the other driver’s insurance company introduces themselves, expresses sympathy, and puts a number on the table. They call it fair. They may say it’s time-sensitive. They want to resolve this quickly so you can move on. What they …
Where Can I Get Medical Treatment After a Car Accident in Charlotte?
Where can I get medical treatment after a car accident in Charlotte? After a car accident in Charlotte, act quickly to get help by calling 911, so you can receive treatment at a local hospital. For emergency care, Atrium Health Carolinas, Novant Health Presbyterian, and Atrium Health SouthPark are some of the closest options. There …
How Can I Get Traffic Cam Footage in Charlotte?
How can I get traffic cam footage in Charlotte? When you are in an accident, you can request access to traffic camera footage at the local police station. However, most of the cameras in the area do not maintain data long-term. That means you need to contact the local police department immediately for help after …
What Are the Most Dangerous Intersections in Charlotte?
The most dangerous intersections in Charlotte are typically in areas such as Sugar Creek Road and North Tryon Street, as well as along the interstates, including I–85, I–277, and the University City area. Accidents can happen anywhere, and while these are the most dangerous intersections and areas of frequent fatalities, others exist. Consider the following …
My Child Was in a Car Accident — How Is That Different from an Adult Case?
By Shane Smith – Personal Injury Attorney at Shane Smith Law Getting into a car accident is stressful enough. But when your child is involved? That takes the anxiety to a whole new level. As a personal injury attorney, one of the questions I get asked often is: “How is a child’s injury case different …
PTSD After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know
By Shane Smith, Personal Injury Lawyer – Shane Smith Law As a personal injury lawyer who talks to a lot of car crash victims, one thing I hear over and over again is this: “I’m scared to drive now.” “I can’t even ride in a car without panicking.” “Every time I see headlights coming toward …
Can I Get a Loan on My Car Accident Case?
By Shane Smith, Shane Smith Law One of the most common questions I get from clients is this: “Can I get a loan on my personal injury case after a car accident?” The answer? Maybe. But it depends on where you live—and even then, it might not be your best move.How These Loans Work (and …
Can I Get Lost Wages After a Car Accident?
By Shane Smith, Personal Injury Attorney – Shane Smith Law One of the most common questions we get from clients after a car accident or slip and fall is: “What if I missed time from work? Can I be compensated for that?” The answer is yes; and it’s called a lost wages claim. Lost wages …
My Friend Crashed the Car—Do I Still File a Claim?
By Shane Smith, Personal Injury Attorney – Shane Smith Law So you’re riding along as a passenger, just minding your business—and then bam, your friend wrecks the car. Now you’re hurt. You’re confused. You’re thinking: “Do I file a claim?” “Won’t that ruin our friendship?” “Should I just tough it out?” Let’s break it down. …
What Happens If You’re in Two Car Accidents Close Together?
By Shane Smith – Personal Injury Attorney at Shane Smith Law It’s more common than you think. You’re in a wreck. You’re starting to recover and feel better. And then BAM, you’re in another one just a few weeks later. Clients ask me all the time: “Does the second wreck ruin my first case?” Let’s …
Why Am I Getting Collection Calls After My Car Accident?
By Shane Smith – Personal Injury Attorney at Shane Smith Law You’ve just been in a car wreck. You’re hurt. You went to the hospital. Now your phone rings… and you guessed it, it’s collections. “Why is the hospital calling me? Shouldn’t the car insurance be paying this?” This is one of the most frustrating, and …
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