When
involved in minor accidents in accident-prone areas like the crash-prone
double-lane circle at Hillsborough and Pullen in Raleigh, it is instinctive for
you to ask if anyone was hurt or if anyone is in need of urgent medical
attention. In some cases though, even when it is not your fault, you would find
yourself apologizing as a way to pacify the other victims of the accident. This
is especially true when you're in a state of panic or trauma.
Such
an action, unfortunately, can have dire consequences, especially when the
accident was not of your doing. This is because in North Carolina, you can be
charged with contributory negligence even if you were found to have contributed
to the accident in a small way. When this happens, you're likely to receive
limited or restricted compensation.
For
this reason, despite the tragic circumstances of an accident, it is important
to maintain composure and refrain from apologizing since this will
automatically be construed as admitted fault, even partial fault. The legal
efforts involved in proving that you didn't cause the accident in any way are
daunting, but you can receive just compensation as long as you have an
experienced personal injury lawyer by your side. The attorney will make sure
you are covered for lost wages for missed work, medical bills, physical therapy
costs, and others.
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