Articles Posted in Car Accidents

The North Carolina General Assembly has increased liability insurance requirements for all North Carolina drivers. Senate Bill 452, which was passed this year, makes the following changes: A Positive Change As personal injury attorneys practicing in Fayetteville and Eastern, North Carolina, we see this law as a win for all drivers in North Carolina. If…

Cumberland and Surrounding Counties are Dangerous for Drivers Southeastern North Carolina is not a safe place to drive. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Cumberland and the surrounding counties of Robeson, Scotland, Hoke, Sampson, Harnett and Lee have some of the highest crash rankings in the state. Simply put, if you operate a…

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently upheld the largest civil verdict in a drunk driving case in the history of the state. Back in 2020, a drunk driver in Raleigh crossed the center line while attempting to pass in a no-pass zone. The drunk driver hit another vehicle and killed its occupant. You can…

When you have suffered a serious personal injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you will most likely find yourself in a hospital for your initial medical treatment. In our neck of the woods (Fayetteville, NC), the hospital is most likely a facility owned by Cape Fear Valley or First Health. When you check…

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently struck down a personal injury claim by a golfer in the case of Mosely v. Hendricks. The facts of the case might seem amusing, but the court’s decision demonstrates the difficulties of pursing a personal injury claim in a contributory negligence state like North Carolina. According to the…

You don’t get to choose the time and place you suffer a personal injury, and an accident will often occur at the worst possible time. As attorneys representing victims of personal injury and medical malpractice in Fayetteville, North Carolina, we often serve clients who were already experiencing health problems prior to a car accident or…

This is a common question at the beginning of a personal injury case. Potential clients are deciding whether it is worth it to hire an attorney after they suffer an injury caused by someone else. They are running numbers through their heads, and the customary 33% contingent fee taken by most attorneys in North Carolina…

In nearly every motor vehicle collision on a public street in North Carolina, an accident report is filled out by either a law enforcement officer or a civilian crash investigator. The standard form is labelled “DMV-349.” The boxes on the form are completed using a complex numerical code. Who’s At-Fault? I have litigated car accident…

– A guide to Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage in N.C. – In North Carolina, every driver of a motor vehicle is required to have liability insurance. This insurance covers: These are the minimal limits required by law. If you are caught driving without this insurance coverage, you could receive a citation. However, as attorneys practicing…

The attorneys at The Richardson Firm have assisted victims of automobile collisions across North Carolina for decades. If you’re in a collision, here are some practical tips that will help: Pull Over – If you were involved in a car crash that includes damage, personal injury, or death, North Carolina requires by law that you…