Many drunk driving accidents in North Carolina are hit-and-run accidents, meaning that the intoxicated driver collides with a car, pedestrian, or bicyclist, then leaves the scene instead of stopping. Hit-and-run accidents can feel especially overwhelming because you don’t know who the driver was – and unless the crash left behind plenty of evidence or eyewitnesses,…
Yes! Even if the driver who hit you is facing criminal charges, you can still seek compensation for your injuries by filing an insurance claim or by bringing a civil lawsuit in court. You can pursue your claim for compensation even if the criminal case is still pending in court. You may be entitled to…
North Carolina law generally gives drunk driving accident victims three years from the date of the crash to sue the impaired driver (N.C.G.S. § 1-52). If your family lost a loved one to a drunk driver, a wrongful death lawsuit typically must be filed within two years from the date of their passing (N.C.G.S. §…
Working with a lawyer after a drunk driving car accident can make a significant difference in the handling of your claim and the quality of evidence you have to support your case. Even when the drunk driver’s fault seems obvious, the insurance company may still dispute the extent of your injuries or argue that your…
Drunk driving accident victims may be able to seek compensation for both their financial losses and pain and suffering. The exact types and amounts of compensation will depend on the facts of the accident, available coverage, the severity of their injuries, and how the collision impacts their daily life and future care needs. In many…
While clear and convincing proof of the drunk driver’s impairment is crucial to a strong injury claim, you also need other types of evidence to support your case against them. You must show how the crash happened and how it affects your health, work, and daily life. Useful evidence in drunk driving car accident cases…
If the drunk driver is convicted of DUI, that can certainly help support your civil injury claim. In many drunk driving cases, a conviction can strengthen the argument that the driver acted negligently by operating a vehicle while impaired. It can also serve as valuable evidence when negotiating with the insurance company or presenting your…
It may still be possible to recover compensation even if the drunk driver is uninsured. One possible source is your own uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist coverage, which North Carolina requires auto insurance companies to sell in the same amount as your liability coverage. In some cases, you may have a valid personal injury claim against another liable party,…
Under North Carolina law, only the personal representative of the victim’s estate may bring a wrongful death claim after a fatal drunk driving accident (N.C.G.S. § 28A-18-2). However, any compensation recovered through that claim may then be distributed to surviving family members according to North Carolina’s intestate succession laws. A wrongful death claim can seek…
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