Multi-car pileups can cause serious injuries to all parties involved. Although car accidents involving two vehicles can be extremely dangerous, multi-car pileups typically present additional hazards to drivers and passengers. In addition, due to the number of parties involved, seeking financial compensation following a multi-car pileup can be complicated, which is why...
Category: Car Accidents
What to Do If You’re in a Car Accident While Driving a Company Vehicle in Charlotte
Many jobs require employees to drive a company vehicle. And driving a company vehicle, unfortunately, doesn’t make you immune from auto accidents. In fact, if your job requires you to be on the road frequently, this increases your odds of being involved in an accident. In this article, we discuss what to...
Bicycle Accidents and Uninsured Drivers: Your Legal Options for Compensation
Although riding a bike is an inexpensive, convenient, and healthy alternative to other forms of transportation, it is not without its risks. Bike riders who operate their bicycles near public roads are always at risk of being struck by a vehicle. Unfortunately, since bike riders generally have inadequate protection to shield them...
What to Do If You’re in an Uber Accident: A Passenger’s Guide
Ridesharing services are a popular way to get around a new place, a responsible way to get home after a night out on the town, and a convenient way to avoid driving yourself. However, sometimes this convenience has a price. When an accident occurs, and you are an Uber or other ridesharing...
Time Limits for Filing Personal Injury Claims After a Car Accident: Understanding Statutes of Limitations
If you’ve recently sustained injuries in a North Carolina car accident, you’re likely more worried about getting treatment than about a personal injury case. That’s understandable, but don’t forget about your legal rights as you work through your recovery. North Carolina’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims specifies how long you...
What to Do If You’re Injured by a Drunk Driver: A Step-by-Step Guide
Did you suffer injuries in a North Carolina car accident with a drunk driver? Here are the steps you can take to protect your rights and lay the groundwork for a strong injury claim.
Seek Immediate Medical AttentionYour health should always be the top...
Riding with Risk: Your Rights and Recourse After Suffering Injuries in an Uber/Lyft Accident
While rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft provide a convenient way to get around Charlotte, the services they provide are not without their risks. One CDC analysis found that every 100 rideshare trips in any given hour increases the chances of an injury crash by over 4 percent.
What To Do if I’m at Work and I Get in a Car Accident in North Carolina
If you’re driving your car from one worksite to another, or if you’re driving while performing work tasks and you get into a car accident, what do you do next?
Step 1: Call the PoliceYour employer might tell you not to call the police,...
Seeking Punitive Damages in Cases of Reckless Driving and Intoxication in Automobile Accidents
When a drunk driver causes an accident that leaves you injured, you may feel angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed. At Bradford Law, we understand these emotions and want to help you seek justice. In cases involving intoxicated drivers, you may be entitled to pursue punitive damages in addition to compensation for your medical...
Navigating Fault and Liability in Multi-Vehicle Automobile Accidents
Any motor vehicle accident can bring devastating consequences. Between painful physical injuries and overwhelming financial burdens, it can be hard to move forward. After an accident, many victims consider filing personal injury claims against those responsible. These claims can help victims recover compensation to help ease some of the financial struggles they...
