Category: Asheville Auto Accidents

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Why You Need an Experienced Trial Lawyer for Your Car Accident Case

There's a myth that all legal claims settle in the courtroom in front of a judge and judge. But for those settling life-changing car accident injury cases, it’s rare for a case to go to trial. Despite the likelihood of your car accident case settling out of court in direct negotiations between your car accident lawyer and the insurance companies, trial experience is often pivotal to winning exceptional car accident settlements. Let’s review the benefit a trial attorney can bring to your Asheville car accident case. The Data Shows Car Accident Cases Rarely Go to Trial The Bureau of Justice Statistics data shows only three to four percent of car accident cases go to trial. Below are several reasons your car accident case is likely to be[...]

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FAQs on North Carolina Car Accident Laws 

After a car accident, learning the injury settlement process and North Carolina's specific car accident laws will prepare you for the road ahead and empower you with the resources needed to secure fair compensation. You likely have many questions about your car accident settlement options and how the law interprets accident claims and settlements in North Carolina. To help guide you as you navigate the settlement process, this post will answer several common questions relating to North Carolina car accident laws. Which Damages are Covered in a Car Accident Claim? The at-fault party is responsible for covering the following compensatory damages associated with your car accident claim: The cost of your medical treatment The cost of [...]

Asheville NC Personal Injury Guide

Your Guide Through the Personal Injury Process Asheville personal injury lawyer Lakota Denton has created this personal injury guide that answers many questions related to Asheville car accidents and what your options are after an automobile accident and other serious accidents.  → Download our Free Personal Injury Guide Ebook (PDF) From Crash to Cash: Personal Injury Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS: Chapter 1: What To Do After A Motor Vehicle Accident Top 10 Things To Do After an Accident What Not To Do After an Accident What to Do After a Construction Accident Premises Liability: What To Do Chapter 2: Ins & Outs About Personal Injury Law in N.C. History of Personal Injury Law Person[...]

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Preventing and Identifying Injuries to Children in Car Accidents

Automobile accidents are always stressful and frightening events and can be made even scarier when your child is injured in a crash.   For children aged 10-14, auto accidents are the third leading cause of death, and for children between 5-9, the fourth leading cause.  Here are some tips to help keep your kids as safe as possible, to help reduce the possibility of them getting injured in a crash: Keep Car Seats Rear-Facing Until Age 2 Previously, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended keeping the car seat read facing as long as possible, but in the current policy statement published in Pediatrics, the AAP  now advises parents to keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age two.  Once they have outgrown the 3 point harn[...]

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9 Things You Need To Know About Your Personal Injury Case

Successfully resolving your car accident claim can be lengthy, complicated, and frustrating. At our office, our focus is solely on personal injury cases. We have helped thousands of clients navigate the complex landscape of injury claims, settlements and jury trials. We know just how difficult and confusing the process can be for our clients and wanted to offer a relatively simple guide to help people understand the process. Our “9 things you need to know” list outlines what we feel are the most important aspects of your case for you to have an understanding of.  We hope you find this helpful, so you can make the best, most well-informed decisions going forward in the process of successfully resolving your claim. #1 – It is Crucia[...]

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Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline for Car Accident Case

Asheville Personal Injury Case Timeline What do you do after an Asheville Car Crash? Asheville automobile accident attorney Lakota R. Denton has put together a personal injury case timeline for a typical car accident case.  If you have been involved in a serious car crash, you may have questions about the personal injury lawsuit process and how long a personal injury or car accident case can take.   Getting a personal injury lawsuit settlement takes time and you need the best personal injury lawyer you can find to help with your auto accident case. Have you ever wondered what you will do if you get involved in a car accident and get injured?   It’s not only the bodily harm that you will have to endure, but you will also need[...]

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What Happens If the At-Fault Driver Wasn’t Ticketed Following Your Car Crash?

If you’ve been in a car accident in Asheville, you probably don’t think much about the law enforcement officers who respond to the scene. However, your Asheville personal injury case may hinge on one key issue that directly relates to which agency dispatches officers to your accident, which is: you may find yourself in a situation where the at-fault driver received no ticket after your accident. Which law enforcement agencies issue tickets after accidents? If your accident occurred within Asheville’s city limits, the Asheville Police Department (APD) was likely the agency that responded to the accident. APD officers often do not write tickets to at-fault drivers in accidents.  This is in contrast to NC State Highway Patrol trooper[...]

What to do Immediately Following a Car Accident

Being involved in an Asheville, North Carolina car accident is a very stressful experience, particularly if you are injured in the accident, or if someone in your automobile or SUV was injured.  It can be very difficult to think clearly in those early moments when your body is in shock and your brain is flooded with adrenaline. Motor vehicle accident lawyer Lakota Denton answers many questions related to Asheville car accidents and what your options are after an accident.  Simple car accidents can often be handled between you and the insurance company for the at-fault driver, but more complicated accidents involving severe injuries, property damage, permanent injury or questions of fault can require the assistance of an experienced perso[...]

5 Top Things to Investigate After Car Accident (Infographic)

What to do after a car accident in Asheville, North Carolina Being involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident can be a traumatic event. Some of the questions that we get about being involved in a car accident or about what to do after a car accident are "What do I do right after an Asheville car accident?", "What to do after a car accident that is my fault" or "What to do after a car accident that is not my fault", as well as questions like "What to do after a minor car accident" or "what happens if someone else is driving my car and gets in an accident". Asheville North Carolina Car Accident Lawyer Lakota Denton has handled numerous motor vehicle accident claims and if you’ve ever been involved in a car wreck or truck accident, you’ll know[...]