Understanding Recent Changes to North Carolina’s Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Laws

Under Insured Motorist and Uninsured Motorist and changes to North Carolina's laws surrounding it | DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall | North Carolina Insurance Coverage Attorneys

The North Carolina General Assembly (SB 452) recently introduced significant changes to the state’s uninsured (UM) and underinsured (UIM) motorist insurance coverage laws. These updates, which impact the protection available to drivers and automobile occupants in accidents involving uninsured or underinsured at-fault drivers, aim to improve the level of compensation available to injured parties. Here’s…

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Guide to Automobile Accidents in North Carolina – Part 1

What You Should Do After an Automobile Accident Car accidents occur every day. While the majority of car accidents in North Carolina do not result in serious, long-lasting injuries, a single collision has the power to change your life. If you have been involved in an automobile accident you may be concerned about medical bills,…

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Guide to Automobile Accidents in North Carolina, Part 2

See also Part 1 of the Guide to Automobile Accidents in North Carolina, “What You Should Do After An Automobile Accident” 6 Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Case for Injury Compensation From an Automobile Accident If you have been involved in a car accident you know that adrenalin levels can be high and disorienting. However,…

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I’ve Had a Car Accident. Will My Car Be Considered Totaled?

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Probably one of the most frustrating and confusing issues that come up with a car accident is whether or not the car is going to be considered a complete write-off, or “totaled.” At some point you’ve probably heard some shocking stories from family and friends about their vehicle being considered totaled when the driver felt…

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Want to Avoid an Accident? Be a Better Passenger

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Do you remember when you were in high school, cruising around on a summer night with friends in tow? Many a teen enjoys such an experience, but today many states have placed restrictions on the number and age of passengers that can accompany a new driver. There’s good reason too: teen drivers are three times…

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Siri: Dangerous Distraction Voice Command Technology or Digital Road Assistant?

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It probably comes as no surprise but physical distraction, like reading a text message or reaching for the radio dial, can be extremely dangerous forms of distracted driving. What many motorists may find even more alarming is that using voice-activated, hands-free technology, such as Apple’s Siri, can be dangerous too. Voice-Activated Technology Thanks to advances…

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