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Automobile Accidents:

• How Do My Previous Injuries From an Auto Accident Affect My Current Claim?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that a previous injury in an automobile can affect your current claim significantly, so most attorneys will usually ask for your medical records for the last 10 years. If you have been injured previously, it may be used against you. Watch the video now to learn more.
• Will Slight Damage to My Car Affect My Personal Injury Claim?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that there is not always a connection between damage to the car and injury to the accident victim. This makes it more difficult for your attorney to prove your case. Watch the video now to learn more.
• Car Accident Passenger has Spine Destroyed - Paralyzed From Chest Down
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams demonstrates an exhibit his office prepared to show the injuries of his client that was involved in a car accident that damaged her spine. Her injuries caused her to be paralyzed from the chest down. Watch the video now to learn more.
• Paralyzed From Chest Down. How We Helped.
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams displays the kinds of medical illustrations he uses to obtain an adequate award for his clients. This particular illustration shows dermatomes - areas of the body which are fed by the nerves running through the body. Watch the video now to learn more.
• What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage & Why Should You Have it?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that underinsured motorist insurance can be added to your existing liability policy and provides coverage in the case you are injured by someone else. For example, if your injuries equal or exceed $100,000, your underinsured motorist coverage will take care of the difference. Watch the video now to learn more.
• What is Contributory Negligence?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains contributory negligence. Contributory negligence is a law that says that if the victim of a motor vehicle collision were themselves negligent or careless, then they do not recover anything, no matter how negligent the guilty party is. A person has a duty to act as a reasonable and prudent person. Watch the video now to learn more.
• NC Car Accidents: See Your Doctor First. Here's Why.
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains why you should never call a lawyer first instead of a doctor following an accident. Calling an attorney before first seeking medical attention after you have an accident will look like you are only interested in a lawsuit. If you are injured, you need to call a doctor. Watch the video now to find out more.

North Carolina Workers' Compensation:

• What Happens When You're Injured at Work Due to a Third Party? NC Attorney Brent Adams Explains
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer Brent Adams explains what happens when you are injured at work in NC due to the negligence of a third party that is not connected to your employer. A good example of a third party is a delivery driver. Watch the injury claim video to learn more.
  
• What if Your On The Job Injury was Your Fault? NC Attorney Brent Adams Explains
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams says that in North Carolina, it does not matter if your on the job injury was caused by you. You are still entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits. Watch the video now to learn more.
• The First Thing to do After Being Injured on the Job
  North Carolina Workers' Compensation lawyer Brent Adams says that the first thing you should do after being injured on the job is seek medical care. North Carolina law then requires you to notify your employer of your injury in writing within 30 days of your injury. What should you do if you have been injured on the job and you have not notified your employer? Watch the video to find out.

Medical Malpractice, Hospital Malpractice, Professional Negligence:

• North Carolina Death Due to Botched Surgery
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams describes a case where a common prostate surgery to help a man urinate easier resulted in his death. The surgeon accidentally cut into the man's bladder during the surgery and - by committing malpractice - tried to fix the mistake, which killed the man. Watch the video now to learn more.
• North Carolina Medical Malpractice: Cataract Surgery Gone Wrong
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams describes a case where a cataract surgery turned out to be unnecessary. His client was told she needed a cataract surgery even though she had no trouble seeing. Watch the video now to learn more.
• What Does a Patient Need to do Before Filing Suit in North Carolina?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains what a patient must do before filing a law suit. North Carolina law specifies that a patient - before filing suit - must certify to the court that they have been seen by a doctor who will testify that the previous doctor is guilty of medical malpractice. Not just any doctor can make this certification. Watch the video now to learn more.
• Why Would You go to a Doctor That has Been Sued?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams says that just because a doctor has been sued does not make them a bad doctor. It simply means that on one occasion, the doctor was careless and injured their patient. Watch the video now to learn more.
• Why Would We NOT Take Your Medical Malpractice Case?
  Medical malpractice cases are not only difficult to handle, but they are also very expensive. If your case does not meet certain criteria, it can result in a waste of your and your attorney's time. North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams here lays out the reasons why his firm may not take your medical malpractice case. One important reason is that your case does not involve significant injury or death. Watch the video now to learn more.

Accident Attorney:

• Secrets North Carolina Hospitals Don't Want You To Know
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains a hospital's big secret. Most hospitals in North Carolina do not operate their own emergency rooms. Usually an independent contractor operates a hospital's emergency room. As a result, if you try to sue a hospital for malpractice, they often say they are not responsible and that you have to sue the independent contractor instead. Watch the video now to learn how to keep your hospital accountable.
• NC Injury Lawyer: Do You Use Health Insurance to Pay Accident Medicals?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams says that you should always file a claim on your own health insurance to help with medical bills you incur as a result of a motor vehicle accident. This is a good idea because health insurers generally will not pay the full medical bill and you will be responsible for the difference. Watch the video now to learn more.
• NC Personal Injury Lawyer Explains Trip & Fall on a Jetway
  http://www.brentadams.com North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams describes the case of an out-of-town client who tripped and injured her rotator cuff in an airport jetway. Her injury required surgery and a long recovery time. Watch the video now to learn more. For more information about medical malpractice and personal injury law in North Carolina, I encourage you to visit my educational website http://www.brentadams.com. If you have legal questions, I want you to pick up the phone and call me now at (800) 910-5879. Brent Adams & Associates North Carolina Offices in Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Dunn (800) 910-5879 2920 Highwoods Boulevard Suite 125 Raleigh, NC 27604 119 Lucknow Sq Dunn, NC 28334
• Basic Legal Rights of Injury Victims
  North Carolina car crash lawyer Brent Adams talks about a special educational pamphlet that explains the over 30 specific rights injury victims have. For instance, you have the right to take your car anywhere to be repaired. Other injury victim rights include the right to make a claim to both your own insurance, as well as the other driver following an accident. Watch the video now to find out more.

Insurance Disputes:

• NC Attorney Brent Adams: Don't Sign Anything From an Insurance Adjuster Before Talking to a Lawyer
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams says that you should not sign any documents from an insurance adjuster before speaking with a lawyer because you can easily sign away your legal rights. You should also not be hurried to settle your lawsuit before knowing the full extent of your injuries. Watch the video now to learn more.
• North Carolina Attorney Brent Adams: The Insurance Company is NOT on Your Side
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that you should never expect the insurance company or insurance company adjusters to be on your side. The insurance company wants to pay as little as possible to settle your claim. There are 15 questions you should ask the insurance company that will prove they are not on your side. Watch the video now to learn more.
• NC Attorney Brent Adams Explains What Happens When There is not Enough Insurance
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains what happens when there is not enough insurance, something that can be bad not only for the injured party but also for the negligent person involved. One of Mr. Adams' clients experienced this after becoming paralyzed from the upper chest down following an unfortunate automobile accident. Watch the video now to learn more.
• One Suggestion That Could Put Thousands in Your Pocket
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer explains how a permanent injury claim can put thousands of dollars in your pocket. Many times in accidents, people are permanently injured without knowing it, and doctors ignore it. Whenever there has been a broken bone, a permanent injury almost always exists. Insurance companies will pay more for a permanent injury claim. Watch the video now to learn more.

General:

• How Much Can You Receive for Your Personal Injury Claim?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains the concept of liability, one of the factors that will affect how much you can recover for your personal injury claim. Liability has to do with whether or not the person you want to sue is liable - whether or not they are responsible for your injury. Most of the time, it is easy to determine liability. Sometimes it is not so clear. Watch the video now to learn more.
• What Medical Bills Can You Recover for Your Personal Injury Claim?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that you can recover all of your medical bills in a personal injury claim. That is, the gross amount that you are charged by your health care providers. The defendant is not entitled to the benefit of your health insurance, however. Watch the video now to learn more.
• North Carolina's Limit on Punitive Damages
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains the limits on punitive damages awards in North Carolina. The purpose of punitive damages is twofold: to punish wrongdoers and to deter others from wrongdoing. In North Carolina, punitive damages are limited to $250,000 or 3x compensatory damages - whichever is more. Watch the video now to learn more.
• What can You get for Lost Wages in Your Personal Injury Claim?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that in a personal injury case, you are entitled to recover the full amount of your medical bills without any deduction for what your employer has paid. This amount is calculated by taking your wages paid per day and multiply that number by the number of days you have been out. Watch the video now to learn more.
• What is the Difference Between Compensatory and Punitive Damages?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams describes the two general types of damages awarded in North Carolina: compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages is the amount necessary to compensate for harms and losses of the injury victim. Watch the video now to learn more.
• There are Those Who Will Try and Take Away Your Claim
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that after a settlement, health insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, and others may make a claim on the proceeds of your settlement. Some of these companies have a right to recover from your settlement, others do not. Watch the video now to learn more.
• Don't Forget to Collect Your Med Pay Insurance!
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that it's important to collect your med pay insurance, a part of your liability insurance policy you probably don't realize you have. Med Pay insurance is a part of liability insurance that pays all your medical bills if you're hurt in a wreck. Watch the video now to learn more.
• I've Been in a Motor Vehicle Collision, How Long do I Have to File Suit?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that as of October 28, 2010, you have 3 years to file suit in North Carolina after a motor vehicle collision. If you do not file a lawsuit within that time, it is too late. Watch the video now to learn more.
• If my Case Goes to Trial, How Long Will it Take?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams says that your case - if it can't be settled - could take up to 1 1/2 years to get to trial. There are many factors why it can take that long to try your case. Watch the video now to find out more.
• Why You Should NEVER use the Term "Medical Malpractice" in Court
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams says that using the term "malpractice" in court is a bad idea because it stereotypes doctors. Doctors in medical malpractice cases are usually good doctors that made a mistake. Watch the video now to learn more.
• Why Should I NOT be in a Hurry to Settle my Case?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams says that you should not be in a hurry to settle your injury case because your doctor needs time to understand the nature and extent of your injuries. Sometimes injuries take days, or even weeks to appear. Watch the video now to learn more.
• How Does A Lawsuit Get Started?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer describes how a lawsuit begins in North Carolina: Two documents are filed with the clerk of Superior Court in any county, a complaint and a summons. The complaint that is filed documents why you are filing the lawsuit. The summons is the second document filed. Watch the video now to find out more.
• What is a Deposition?
  North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams explains that a deposition is simply a question and answer session between your lawyer and you and the other party to a lawsuit. The answers supplied to these questions may be used in court, so you want to make sure you don't say anything in your deposition that you don't want a judge or jury to hear in a court proceeding. You must be completely honest in your deposition, but you don't have to volunteer information. To learn more, watch the video now.
• Who is my Ideal Client?
  Just as you are looking for the ideal attorney, the attorney needs to know if you are the ideal client. North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams says that the ideal client must be willing to listen, must take his advice, and does not have unreasonable expectations. Watch the video now to learn more.
• Personal Injury Attorney Offers Book On The 10 Mistakes You Don't Want To Make After A North Carolina Auto Accident
  Before now it was almost impossible to get good, useful information about North Carolina personal injury claims before hiring a lawyer. If you've recently been in an accident, you probably are being bugged by the insurance adjuster. Maybe you've looked at some lawyer ads or visited some web sites but, because no ad gives you any useful information (they all want to get you in for the "Free Consultation") you probably are more confused than ever! I Highly Recommend That You Read This Book In the Comfort of Your Own Home BEFORE You Talk to the Adjuster, Sign Any Forms or Visit an Attorney for That "Free Consultation". Contact us at 1-800-849-5931.
• Car Accident Attorney In North Carolina Discusses What Type Of Coverage You Should Have On Your Car
  Auto accident cases can at times be handled in a simple process. But cases involving substantial injuries with questionable insurance coverage on the part of the responsible party become much more complicated. Some attorneys will put forth a limited effort on your behalf and encourage you to accept a low settlement. Brent Adams & Associates will explore every avenue to ensure you receive the full recovery for which you are entitled. Contact us at 1-800-849-5931 for help.
• North Carolina Attorney Writes Book To Help Those Hurt At Work
  The only way a North Carolina injured worker can be protected is with knowledge; knowledge of the law and knowledge of North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system. That is why we have written a book especially for North Carolina’s injured workers. This book will level the playing field and eliminate the disadvantages that an injured worker has in dealing with North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system. Contact us at 1-800-849-5931 for your copy.
• North Carolina Workman's Compensation Attorney Offers A Book On How To Get Top Dollar For Your Claim
  If you or a loved one has been injured at work, or if you suffer from an occupational disease, please give us a call toll free at 1-800-849-5931. There is no cost for a consultation and the injured worker is under no obligation to hire us. We will discuss your workers’ compensation claim, help you determine whether you need a lawyer, and the steps you should take to protect your rights.
• Insurance Companies Have A Duty That It Doesn't Always Honor According To Personal Injury Attorney In North Carolina
  We are experts when it comes to knowing how insurance companies operate, and we understand how important it is for cases to be resolved quickly and efficiently. There are many different types of insurance, and each one is regulated by a unique set of laws and procedures. Knowing how each type of insurance operates is similar to speaking several different languages. Our team of lawyers and consultants are fluent in the many languages of insurance rules and regulations, and that includes homeowner’s, medical, collision, automobile, errors and omissions, commercial general liability, officers and directories insurance policies, and many other types of insurance. Contact us at 1-800-849-5931.
• After A Car Accident The Insurance Company Will Not Protect You. You Need North Carolina Accident Attorney Brent Adams and Associates
  Brent Adams & Associates, will help protect your rights. Negotiating alone or waiting for the insurance company to make an offer can be a frustrating and lengthy process, and can end up costing you a fortune; inexperience and guessing does not fully protect your valuable rights and could end up costing you thousands of dollars. Call Brent Adams & Associates' experienced, trusted, car accident lawyers in North Carolina for a free case evaluation. We'll get you fair compensation quickly and effectively. 1-800-849-5931.
• North Carolina Accident Attorney Offers Telephone Access to Clients Virtually 24 Hours A Day
  If you give Brent Adams & Associates Personal Injury Attorneys of North Carolina the privilege of representing you in your personal injury, you will be assigned an attorney and a case manager. These individuals are assisted by litigation paralegals, secretaries and legal assistants to be sure you have the best representation available. Contact us if you or a loved one has been injured at 1-800-849-5931 for help.
• Personal Injury Law Firm In North Carolina Stays On The Cutting Edge of Technology to Effectively Present Your Case
  Automobile collisions are not the only cases in which personal injury claims arise. We routinely handle many other types of personal injury cases including Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Dog Bites, Slip and Fall, Products Liability, Insurance Disputes, Construction Accidents, Mold Contamination, Inadequate Security, Asbestos Exposure, Medical Malpractice and more. Contact us at 1-800-849-5931 if you or someone you love has been injured.
• Law Firm In North Carolina Will Sit Down And Evaluate If You Have A Personal Injury Case For Free
  Please feel free to call us and set up a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. There is no obligation, and the call and initial consultation are free. If you feel that your insurance company is not living up to its promises, contact North Carolina’s Brent Adams & Associates today. We would be happy to review your case and we will put forth every effort to resolve your insurance dispute speedily and for the greatest possible amount provided for by law. Contact us at 1-800-849-5931.
• North Carolina Law Firm Is Committed To Seeing Your Personal Injury Case Through To The End
  Our firm works hard to see that claims are paid promptly and for full value. We never, however, recommend that claims be settled cheaply just to obtain a quick recovery. While we strive to settle our cases, if insurance companies or other corporations are not willing to voluntarily pay full value for a claim, we will take them to court for you and make them pay. Contact us at 1-800-849-5931 for help.
• North Carolina Social Security Disability Lawyer Can Get You the Benefits You Are Entitled To
  Social Security Disability Income Benefits provide federal benefits to those individuals who are injured or sick and are unable to work. Benefits given are determined on an individual basis, based on past wages. It is not uncommon for an initial social security disability claim to be denied. Obtaining a good social security appeal lawyer and filing an immediate request for reconsideration most often proves to be successful in getting you the money you desire. Contact us at 1-800-849-5931 for help.
• Workman's Compensation Attorney In North Carolina Knows The Struggle Of Life After An On The Job Injury
  Each workers’ compensation lawyer at Brent Adams and Associates is experienced and skilled in handling workers’ compensation claims and benefits. Our law firm uses the latest and most up-to-date computer case management and legal software. This allows us to give our clients the most effective services available to North Carolina workers’ compensation claimants. PLEASE CALL US TODAY TOLL FREE AT 1-800-849-5931.
• North Carolina Law Firm Specializes Exclusively in Personal Injury Cases and Cases That Involve Insurance Companies
  When a dispute arises over whether or not a claim is being handled properly by an insurance policy, you’ll need attorneys that have experience in handling this very specific area of the law. In Raleigh and Fayetteville North Carolina, you can find those attorneys at Brent Adams and Associates. Our law practice revolves around representing individuals or families who have been injured, disabled, or taken advantage of by insurance agencies or large corporations. Contact us at 1-800-849-5931.
• If You've Been Injured On The Job In North Carolina, Brent Adams And Associates Can Help You Get Compensation
  Injured workers should understand that North Carolina workers’ compensation insurance adjusters are not on their side. It is their job to save the insurance companies money. Their job is to pay out as little money as possible to North Carolina’s injured workers. North Carolina workers’ compensation law is very complex and confusing. PLEASE CALL US TODAY TOLL FREE AT 1-800-849-5931.
• North Carolina Worker's Compensation Attorney Believes Jurors Usually Do The Right Thing Against The Insurance Companies
  If you or a loved one has been injured at work, or if you suffer from an occupational disease, please give us a call toll free at 1-800-849-5931. There is no cost for a consultation and the injured worker is under no obligation to hire us. We will discuss your workers’ compensation claim, help you determine whether you need a lawyer, and the steps you should take to protect your rights.
• North Carolina Slip And Fall Accident Attorney Fights To Get You The Compensation You Deserve
  Brent Adams & Associates, will help protect your rights. Negotiating alone or waiting for the insurance company to make an offer can be a frustrating and lengthy process, and can end up costing you a fortune; inexperience and guessing does not fully protect your valuable rights and could end up costing you thousands of dollars. Call Brent Adams & Associates' experienced, trusted, accident lawyers in North Carolina for a free case evaluation. We'll get you fair compensation quickly and effectively. Call us at 1-800-849-5931.
• Personal Injury Attorney In North Carolina Fights For A Good Settlement From The Insurance Company
  Brent Adams & Associates' accident and personal injury attorneys in North Carolina know just how badly insurance companies operate and understand how important it is for cases to be resolved quickly. We recognize that individuals and families who have been injured are, in most cases, under severe financial pressure because they are out of work and medical care is expensive. We know that families need to be compensated as quickly as possible to keep their households together. Our firm works hard to see that claims are paid promptly and for full value. If you or someone you love has been injured and you need help against the insurance company contact us at 1-800-849-5931.
• Workman's Compensation, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Lawyers In North Carolina
  The Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys at Brent Adams & Associates have been representing injured people in Raleigh and Fayetteville North Carolina for more than thirty-two years. Brent Adams & Associates personal injury attorneys in North Carolina do not represent insurance companies, hospitals, big corporations, manufacturers or government agencies. If you or someone you love has been injured contact us at 1-800-849-5931 for help.
• One thing you should never say after a wreck
  North Carolina attorney reveals a defense attorney tactic used to defeat a car or truck accident client in cour

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