Frequently Asked Questions

Evidence suggests that this is not the case. A report by the Consumer Advocacy Coalition stated that insurance rates for doctors in recent years have remained stable, and total compensation paid to medical malpractice victims fell by 11% from 2001 to 2002. 

An independent insurance agency found that in states with caps on medical malpractice damages, insurance rates for doctors actually rose more than in states without caps. 

In Virginia and North Carolina, you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be filed for surgical errors and mistakes; improper diagnosis and misdiagnosis; or negligent care. 

FDA has received at least 900 such reports from patients with IVC filters. Several clinical studies have also confirmed that these filters pose health risks to patients. 

Almost 30 people have died because of a defective IVC filter. This medical device is implanted in the inferior vena cava or IVC to catch blood clots. 

Patients have reported several problems with the medical devices, such as the filter changing position and getting stuck in a place where it causes harm, including organ damage. Also, if the filter moves, part of it can break off and enter the bloodstream, leading to serious damage to the lungs or heart. 

The auto insurance company for the responsible driver must usually pay to restore your car to its pre-accident condition. There are sometimes disagreements about whether new or used parts were used for the repairs, and the consumer is entitled to a replacement part that is of identical quality. 

 

Yes, in some accidents, even after extensive repairs, the vehicle is still devalued. This is called a diminution in the value of the car. Insurers will attempt to deny diminution of value, but it may be appropriate in some cases for the insurer to pay you for the vehicle's diminished value even after it is repaired. 

How much can I get from the auto insurance company if my car is a total loss in an accident? 

 

It is the retail value and not the trade or wholesale value that the insurance company owes you if their insured driver caused the damages. Our Virginia personal injury attorneys recommend consulting the NADA.com website to determine what the retail value of your vehicle was at the time of the accident. Edmunds.com is also a good resource. 

You do not always have to use bike lanes. That said, you should keep right and understand that cannot legally ride your bicycle everywhere.

North Carolina, like every other state, classifies bicycles as vehicles. This gives bike riders the legal right to use almost all roads and streets. It also makes bike riders responsible for following all traffic laws (with an allowance for speed limits).

However, bicycles are not allowed on interstates or where signs inform riders that they cannot operate. Violating restrictions on bike use make it impossible for riders to collect on insurance claims filed against drivers even when drivers are more at fault for crashes.

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