Charlotte Car Wreck FAQs
What information do I need after a car wreck in Charlotte?
When should I call an attorney?
Should I call the insurance companies before consulting with a lawyer?
What medical care precautions should I take after a car wreck?
Who will pay for my medical bills?
What if the other vehicle doesn't have insurance or I suffer from a Hit-&-Run accident?
What am I entitled to for the damage to my vehicle?
What do you charge?
What information do I need after a car wreck in Charlotte?
Get the name and policy number of the other driver’s insurance carrier.
Take photos of the scene and the vehicles involved before they are moved.
Take the name and number of all witnesses--do not rely on the investigating officer to do this for you.
Get the officer's business card and the accident report reference number or complaint number.
When should I call an attorney?
Call immediately--the first hours and days after a car wreck are crucial, and mistakes or oversights can destroy your claim. Auger & Auger does not charge for intial consultations if we represent your claim, so call our offices at (704) 364-3361 or (800) 977-7396.
Should I call the insurance companies before consulting with a lawyer?
What you say to the insurance company can be used against you. We recommend that you consult with an attorney before speaking with them.
What medical care precautions should I take after a car wreck?
A post-accident check-up could reveal injuries from an irregular heartbeat to a minor head injury that could have later devastating effects--victims of soft-tissue or spinal injuries may not present pain or discomfort until several hours following the initial collision.
Safe is better than sorry when it comes to your health, and you don't want your insurance carrier to use your delay against you.
Our offices assist clients in coordinating medical care.
Who will pay for my medical bills?
You may be able to pay your bills through a number of sources, depending on the situation:
- Your personal health insurance plan
- The medical payments provisions of an automobile insurance policy
- The at-fault driver through his automobile insurance policy;
- Your employer’s workers’ comp coverage
North Carolina laws may delay payment of your medical bills until the conclusion of your treatment. They may also allow you to recover from more than once source at a time. Auger & Auger can help you navigate and leverage these laws to maximize your recovery.
What if the other vehicle does not have insurance or I suffer a Hit-&-Run accident?
You are still entitled to full recovery. Most motor vehicle insurance policies have Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage to protect you in this type of situation. We have worked many cases to this effect and can advise you on how to proceed.
What Am I Entitled to For the damage to my vehicle?
Depending on the particular circumstances which will differ in every case, you may be entitled to payment for one or more of the following:
- Repair of your vehicle
- Market value of your vehicle if a total loss
- Rental car
- Towing and storage costs
- Loss of use
- Child seat replacement
- Personal property lost or damaged
- Depreciation or loss of value to your car
What do you charge?
Auger & Auger works on a contingent fee basis. This means that we are not paid a legal fee unless and until we get you a monetary settlement. The contingent fee is based on a percentage of the overall recovery which we will discuss at the initial consultation.
