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# Jeffrey Allen Howard

Person Injury Attorney Serving Durham, Chapel Hill and the Surrounding Area

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## Posts

- [Jeffrey Allen Howard Blog](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/blog/) - Welcome to the Jeffrey Allen Howard blog. Jeffrey Allen Howard is a personal injury defense attorney in Durham. Read through for information on personal injury cases in Durham, NC.
- [What do you NEED a personal injury attorney for?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-do-you-need-a-personal-injury-attorney-for/)
- [Don't Panic When You Hear the First Settlement Offer](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dont-panic-when-you-hear-the-first-settlement-offer/)
- [Dog Bite Claim in NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dog-bite-claim-in-nc/)
- [Don't let the first offer get to you](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dont-let-the-first-offer-get-to-you/)
- [Healthcare Letters of Protection Present Conflicts of Interest for Personal Injury Attorneys](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/healthcare-letters-of-protection-present-conflicts-of-interest-for-personal-injury-attorneys/)
- [Why You Should Carry As Much Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage As You Can Afford in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-should-carry-as-much-uninsured-underinsured-motorist-coverage-as-you-can-afford-in-north-carolina/)
- [Why You Should Use Your Med Pay Coverage (Even If Your Insurance Agent Tells You Not To)](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-should-use-your-med-pay-coverage-even-if-your-insurance-agent-tells-you-not-to/)
- [Duke Student or Staff Injured in a Car Accident? Why You Shouldn’t Handle the Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/duke-student-or-staff-injured-in-a-car-accident-why-you-shouldnt-handle-the-claim/)
- [Injured in a Car Accident as a UNC Student or Staff Member? Here’s Why You Should Call Me](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injured-in-a-car-accident-as-a-unc-student-or-staff-member-heres-why-you-should-call-me/)
- [Arbitration in a Nutshell](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/arbitration-in-a-nutshell/)
- [Why Hiring a Small, Local Law Office for a Traffic Ticket is a Smart Move](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-hiring-a-small-local-law-office-for-a-traffic-ticket-is-a-smart-move/) - When you're handed a traffic ticket, your first instinct might be to pay the fine and move on. However, if you’re considering contesting it or mitigating its impact, hiring an attorney can make all the difference. Specifically, working with a small, local law office offers several unique advantages over larger firms or handling it alone. Working with a small, local law office offers several unique advantages over larger firms or handling it alone.
- [I Can't Practice Law Via Text](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/i-cant-practice-law-via-text/) - I know, I know, EVERYONE loves texting. It's convenient, it's only as intrusive as the recipient allows it to be, it's quiet. There are several good things about texting. And yes, I text friends and family. It's hard to beat it for immediate but subtle contact. Having said that, I cannot practice law through texting. What does your doctor do when you text them? Nothing. Because you don't text your doctor. Same here.
- [To Comp or Not to Comp, That Is The Question](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/to-comp-or-not-to-comp-that-is-the-question/)
- [BCBS Settlement - another example of how insurance and a for-profit healthcare system is an abomination](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/bcbs-settlement-another-example-of-how-insurance-and-a-for-profit-healthcare-system-is-an-abomination/)
- [What do you do if you're pulled over in NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-do-you-do-if-youre-pulled-over-in-nc/) - Knowing how to handle yourself if you're pulled over by law enforcement can help you manage the situation and potentially reduce the consequences. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Stay calm and composed. If you're pulled over, remain calm and take several slow, deep breaths. Safely pull over to the side of the Here are some tips for you if you're pulled over for a ticket in NC.
- [Big News in Auto Insurance Law](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/big-news-in-auto-insurance-law/) - Senate Bill 452, which was passed in NC in October 2023, made several changes to insurance laws in North Carolina that were already in N.C.G.S. 20-279.1(11) and N.C.G.S. 20-309(a2). The biggest changes for people injured in car collisions pertain to the minimum coverage requirements for auto liability insurance. The increases take effect in January 2025. A new law giving rise to increases in mandatory Auto Liability Coverage Limits will help injured people in North Carolina
- [The "gap in treatment" argument in personal injury claims in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-gap-in-treatment-argument-in-personal-injury-claims-in-north-carolina/) - Insurance adjusters have about 4 arguments other than the plain old, "Nu uh!" that they'll use to try to devalue your claim. One of them is the old chestnut, "gap in treatment." What they're referring to is a perceived delay between the accident and seeking treatment, or a period during your recovery where you aren't "If you're hurt, you'd be getting treatment." This sort of folksy "logic" is just the sort of non-scientific but reasonable-sounding drivel that gets Republicans elected to this day, so we have to take it seriously.
- [Boating Under the Influence and Injury Claims in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/boating-under-the-influence-and-injury-claims-in-north-carolina/) - With summer here a lot of us may be spending time on watercraft. It's a good time to think about the importance of boating safety and the possibility if Boating Under the Influence. Much as operating a car while intoxicated, operating a boat while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs poses serious Watch the Murtaugh documentary if you don't believe me.
- [Why can't I use my med pay NOW?!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-cant-i-use-my-med-pay-now/) - First, you need to know what Med Pay (maybe). So read this. Now that you know that med pay if first party coverage that you have on your auto policy, you're wanting to know why you can't/shouldn't use it right now to pay your bills. Here's the trick answer to the trick question: You can. Here's the trick answer to the trick question: You can. But it might come back to haunt you.
- [Use My Health Insurance or Treat on a Lien?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/use-my-health-insurance-or-treat-on-a-lien/) - This is some inside baseball kind of stuff, but it's important info if you're injured in an automobile accident in North Carolina. Generally speaking, I tell people that in these situations (auto accident injury claims in NC) you want to use use your health insurance. It's there for that reason, so use it! There are This is some inside baseball kind of stuff, but it's important info if you're injured in an automobile accident in North Carolina.
- [Pool Safety This Summer](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/pool-safety-this-summer/)
- [NC Negligence Claims In a Nutshell](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-negligence-claims-in-a-nutshell/) - Personal injury cases in North Carolina are normally based on a theory of negligence, meaning someone failed to act reasonably in a particular situation. Most of the negligence claims I handle are from automobile accidents, but sometimes I handle slip-and-fall incidents, dog bites, and occasionally medical malpractice. Each of these scenarios normally involves a negligence What makes up a negligence claim in NC? Read on to find out.
- [Why you don't want to handle your own injury claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-dont-want-to-handle-your-own-injury-claim/)
- [About My Medical Release](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/about-my-medical-release/) - If you have a personal injury claim in North Carolina, at some point you're almost certain to have to sign a medical release. Let's talk about mine, in particular. As your personal injury attorney, part of my job is to get your relevant (and sometimes irrelevant) medical records and treatment bills for the purpose of If you have a personal injury claim in North Carolina, at some point you're almost certain to have to sign a medical release. Let's talk about mine, in particular.
- [Yes, the Law Applies to You, Too](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/yes-the-law-applies-to-you-too/) - Sometimes, a blog post isn't as much about providing relevant legal information to help the public and to bolster my SEO; sometimes, a blog post is about me ranting. I hear it's called "catharsis," so if there's a fancy word for it, it must be OK. One of the reasons I'm thinking about not handling The worst part of my job is explaining to a 40 year old white man that the law does, in fact, apply to him and he must, in fact, comply with it or he will, in fact, face consequences, despite his social standing and delusion that his white mediocrity somehow insulates him from the social contract
- [How to Fire Your Personal Injury Attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-fire-your-personal-injury-attorney/) - Just tell them they're fired. That's it. It doesn't have to be those words, exactly. You can tell them you don't want them to represent you, or you can ask them to withdraw, or whatever. English is a very versatile language and it's easy to get the meaning across any number of ways. The bigger Just tell them they're fired. That's it. But how is that going to affect your claim?
- [NC Injury Claims and "Letters of Protection"](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-injury-claims-and-letters-of-protection/)
- [USAA Med Pay is the WORST](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/usaa-med-pay-is-the-worst/)
- [Why You Want Your Injury Claim to Be Average](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-want-your-injury-claim-to-be-average/) - Like it or not, if you have an injury claim in North Carolina, you're probably going to have to deal with a liability insurance company. If you're dealing with an insurance company your life is going to be a lot easier if your facts don't deviate much from the norm. At the end of the If you're dealing with an insurance company your life is going to be a lot easier if your facts don't deviate much from the norm.
- [Are you charged with reckless driving?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/are-you-charged-with-reckless-driving/) - I bet in your line of work, people have certain myths they believe and you have to spend an inordinate amount of time dispelling them. This is like that for me. Sometimes people get a ticket they think is kinda fast (That varies wildly depending on who you are...some folks think 15 over is fast, I bet in your line of work, people have certain myths they believe and you have to spend an inordinate amount of time dispelling them. This is like that for me.
- [Traffic Ticket = Lost Money and Revoked License?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-ticket-lost-money-and-revoked-license/) - If you get a traffic ticket in North Carolina, it might not be as simple as paying a fine and going on your merry way. Even on the lower end of the spectrum, traffic tickets can have drastic consequences. North Carolina follows the Safe Driver Incentive Plan which financially punishes drivers (and awards insurance companies) If you get a traffic ticket in North Carolina, it might not be as simple as paying a fine and going on your merry way.
- [Your Injury Claim and Your Health Insurance](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/your-injury-claim-and-your-health-insurance/)
- [You should hire an attorney RIGHT NOW](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/you-should-hire-an-attorney-right-now/) - In any profession, there some common questions you hear ALL the time. The question I get most, phrased in varying ways, is "When should I hire an attorney?" That's a more complicated question than you might think, but the short answer is, "Probably now." I'm a lawyer so I'm full of caveats...this post is about When should you hire an attorney for your injury claim? Probably now.
- ["Personal Injury Attorney Near Me?"  That's me!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-near-me-thats-me/) - If you're in need of an automobile accident attorney in North Carolina, you might look for a personal recommendation from someone you know. That's probably a great idea. Many folks turn to a Google search, and more often than not, the search term will turn into "personal injury attorney near me." What you see after What you see after a Google search isn't necessarily what you think it is.
- [One Accident, Lots of Victims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/one-accident-lots-of-victims/) - When you're in an automobile accident it sucks. When you're in an accident and your whole family is with you, it sucks even more. What's worse, is it can get really complicated when there are lots of victims. What this post deals with is the situation where there's a lot of victims and a little When you're in an accident it sucks. When you're in an accident and your whole family is with you, it sucks even more.
- [Use Your Health Insurance PLEASE!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/use-your-health-insurance-please/) - When you have an auto accident in North Carolina you still DEFINITELY want to use your health insurance UNLESS you have a compelling reason not to. I know, I know, you might feel that the at-fault party should bear the cost of your care. Maybe they will! But there's nothing in our system that makes When you have an auto accident in North Carolina you still DEFINITELY want to use your health insurance UNLESS you have a compelling reason not to.
- [Orange County Traffic Ticket?  Holla at ya boy.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/orange-county-traffic-ticket-holla-at-ya-boy/)
- [Sad About Your Property Damage Claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/sad-about-your-property-damage-claim/) - After an auto accident in North Carolina, I think it's safe to say that most people are not satisfied by how their property damage claim worked out. Either they got their car fixed but it doesn't feel precisely "right," or their car was totaled and they didn't feel that they got a fair offer on There are a couple of things you can do to help cushion the blow of a property damage claim.
- [How much treatment is enough treatment?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-much-treatment-is-enough-treatment/) - People expect me to know EVERYTHING about their injury claim, including how long they need to receive treatment. I always try to answer healthcare questions with the caveat that while I have a doctorate I'm not that kind of doctor so I can't give medical advice. But sometimes what clients really mean when they ask How badly do you need to be hurt to justify having an attorney in your claim?
- [PLEASE use your Med Pay coverage!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/please-use-your-med-pay-coverage/)
- [Length of Treatment Matters In Your Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/length-of-treatment-matters-in-your-injury-claim/)
- [Am I the right attorney for you?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/am-i-the-right-attorney-for-you/)
- [Negotiating a Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/negotiating-a-personal-injury-claim-in-north-carolina/) - Would you like to know how to negotiate your North Carolina personal injury claim? Here's how you do it: First, get a law degree. That will really help you understand the basis of your claim and the leverage, or lack thereof, that you have in any situation. Second, know the facts of your case. Third, Would you like to know how to negotiate your North Carolina personal injury claim?
- [What Does A Personal Injury Lawyer Do? Pt. 4](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-does-a-personal-injury-lawyer-do-pt-4/)
- [No Operator's License or Driving While License Revoked?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/no-operators-license-or-driving-while-license-revoked/)
- [What Does A Personal Injury Lawyer Do? Pt. 3](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-does-a-personal-injury-lawyer-do-pt-3/)
- [What Does A Personal Injury Lawyer Do? Pt. 2](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-does-a-personal-injury-lawyer-do-pt-2/)
- [What Does A Personal Injury Lawyer Do? Pt. 1](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-does-a-personal-injury-lawyer-do-pt-1/) - If you want to know what a personal injury attorney does for you after an accident, the short answer is A LOT. The surprising tidbit that most people don't get is that litigating your claim is almost the LAST thing a personal injury attorney is likely to do for you. But between the quick "A Personal injury attorneys do a lot for your case, but litigation isn't at the top of the list.
- [Speeding Tickets in Orange Co. NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/speeding-tickets-in-orange-co-nc/) - If you've gotten a speeding ticket in Orange County, North Carolina (Chapel Hill or Hillsborough court location) give me a call at 919-929-2992. I've been handling these things right here since 2001 so I know what's up. Why waste your time trying to figure out how to handle this when I already know how? Why waste your time trying to figure out how to handle this when I already know how?
- [Why you want as much Underinsured Motorist Coverage as you can possibly afford](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-want-as-much-underinsured-motorist-coverage-as-you-can-possibly-afford/) - Nobody but insurance agents likes talking about insurance but in this modern world it's a necessity. Here's a scary fact: The majority of drivers in North Carolina carry the North Carolina minimum liability limits of $30,000. If a person with that coverage runs you over and ruins your life, the chances of you getting anything If a person with NC minimum liability coverage runs you over and ruins your life, the chances of you getting anything more than $30,000 from them are pretty darn slim.
- [NC Auto Accident But Insured Out of State](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-auto-accident-but-insured-out-of-state/)
- [What Is Your NC Auto Accident Claim Worth?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-is-your-nc-auto-accident-claim-worth/) - #post_excerptHere's the hard truth: No one can tell you what your claim is worth. But people with experience in the industry have opinions that are WAY more informed than yours, I assure you.
- [Why you shouldn't wait to hire an attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-hire-an-attorney/) - When you're injured in an automobile accident in North Carolina forces begin working immediately on the part of the liability insurance company to minimize what they're going to have to pay you. The longer you wait to put your own forces in place the more likely it is to blow up in your face. I The longer you wait to put your own forces in place the more likely it is to blow up in your face.
- [Health Insurance, Auto Accidents, and Chiropractors](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/health-insurance-auto-accidents-and-chiropractors/) - After an automobile accident there's a LOT going on. You're worried about your car, your health, your family, money. There's a lot on your mind. One of the big questions is how are you going to pay for your health care. Most auto accident victims experience aches and pains in their neck and back areas. After an auto accident, one of the big questions you'll have is how are you going to pay for your health care.
- [Don't wait to hire an attorney!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dont-wait-to-hire-an-attorney/) - I hear about this scenario at least once a month: Person has an automobile accident in North Carolina and is injured due to no fault of their own. They either hope it's all going to work out for the best or they have some delusion that Uncle Bilbo or some family friend is going to North Carolina has a 3 year statute of limitations on negligence claims. That sounds like a long time, but it really isn't.
- [In an Auto Accident in NC? Here's What to Do.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/in-an-auto-accident-in-nc-heres-what-to-do/)
- [Too Many Claims, Not Enough Coverage](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/too-many-claims-not-enough-coverage/) - Oftentimes we're not riding in a car alone, so it's not surprising that many auto accidents in North Carolina involve multiple victims. Liability insurance has limits, so what happens when there are several claims and not enough money? Let's talk about automobile insurance in North Carolina first. We are required by law to have liability Liability insurance has limits, so what happens when there are several claims and not enough money?
- [Beware the Drive-By Settlement!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/beware-the-drive-by-settlement/) - This is, in my opinion, the sneakiest, most underhanded, dirtiest thing that insurance companies routinely get away with. And that's saying something. The Drive-By settlement as I call it is this: You're in an accident that's not your fault. You go to the ED or UC and you're on some pain meds. The nice insurance This is, in my opinion, the sneakiest, most underhanded, dirtiest thing that insurance companies routinely get away with. And that's saying something.
- [Hit & Run Ticket Chapel Hill?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hit-run-ticket-chapel-hill/) - The Whole Foods parking lot in Chapel Hill is the site of some sometimes questionable 'hit and run' charges in Orange County, NC. You're parking in a tight and busy parking lot, maybe you have a little bump against another car that you don't even feel, then some do-gooder calls 911 and the next thing I've had this kind of case enough to write a blog post about it, which should tell you something.
- [When do you NOT need a personal injury attorney after your NC Auto Accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/when-do-you-not-need-a-personal-injury-attorney-after-your-nc-auto-accident/) - Sometimes, but not always, people call me and ask this question: "I wanted to know if I need an attorney for my accident case." At the risk of sounding like old Slick Willy, it depends on what you mean by "need." Can an attorney help in any auto accident scenario? I suppose so. But is How do you know if you need a personal injury attorney after your NC auto accident?
- [Your Health Insurance and Your Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/your-health-insurance-and-your-injury-claim/) - If you're reading this, you're wondering about whether your health plan has a right to get paid back from your potential injury claim settlement. Perhaps I've told you to look into this or maybe you've just arrived at this concern on your own. Either way, a phone call needs to be made. But what needs Does your health plan have a right of reimbursement from your accident claim?
- [There's REALLY no need to meet](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/theres-really-no-need-to-meet/) - Back in the olden days it was customary to meet with your attorney prior to beginning the attorney/client relationship. Those were special days, but times have changed a lot and, at the risk of being too blunt, meetings are just a waste of time these days and really, really not necessary. I know, I know. "That meeting could have been a phone call and that phone call could have been an email." Welcome to the 21st Century, folks!
- [Watch Your Hospital Bill](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/watch-your-hospital-bill/) - Here's how it's suppose to work in North Carolina: You get in an accident, you go to the hospital, your health insurance is billed and they pay accordingly. But it doesn't always happen that way. Sometimes, hospitals will "forget" to bill your health insurance. I use the " " because I think that this is Here's how it's suppose to work in North Carolina: You get in an accident, you go to the hospital, your health insurance is billed and they pay accordingly. But it doesn't always happen that way.
- [Advice on your personal injury claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/advice-on-your-personal-injury-claim/) - Sometimes I frustrate clients when I don't tell them what to do. I get it. They call me wanting me to fix their problem. Heck, I want to fix it for them! But here's the deal: I can't make decisions for my clients. You've probably heard the term "attorney and counselor at law." That says Sometimes I frustrate clients when I don't tell them what to do. But here's the deal: I can't make decisions for my clients.
- [Why I can't write "letters of protection" to health care providers](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-i-cant-write-letters-of-protection-to-health-care-providers/) - My personal injury clients are sometimes asked by their healthcare providers to ask me to send them what they call a "letter of protection." In short, I can't. But let's talk about why. The "letter of protection" that these providers want is a promise from me that I'll pay their bill from the settlement. This Letter of protection = conflict of interest
- [Don't Settle Your Injury Claim and THEN Hire an Attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dont-settle-your-injury-claim-and-then-hire-an-attorney/) - This should probably go without saying, but if you're going to hire an attorney, DO NOT agree to settle your claim with the insurance company beforehand. Seriously, people do that. I get it, sort of. You're talking to the adjuster, they're being really nice and persuasive, and they get you to say "yes" to a Don't create problems for yourself. You already have enough. Don't agree to settle your damn claim. Please.
- [Think you might have an ERISA plan?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/think-you-might-have-an-erisa-plan/)
- [Who is paying for my healthcare after an accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/who-is-paying-for-my-healthcare-after-an-accident/) - There is a really simple answer to this which no one is going to like, but I'm going to explain it after I give it and it should, hopefully, make you feel better. Who is paying for your healthcare after an accident? You are. Eek. That's a hard pill to swallow, I know. You weren't There is a really simple answer to this which no one is going to like, but I'm going to explain it after I give it and it should, hopefully, make you feel better.
- [Hit in a crosswalk?  Call me.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hit-in-a-crosswalk-call-me/)
- [Ticket from an Accident in NC? Here's what you do...](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/ticket-from-an-accident-in-nc-heres-what-you-do/) - Most of what I do is personal injury claims arising from auto accidents. So normally, I'm on the other side of this so I don't really actively seek out this kind of work. Having said that, I like to give out useful info, so if you caused an accident in Orange County, North Carolina and You might be able to handle this on your own, or you can get an attorney. It's up to you.
- [I don't lead with the numbers, sorry.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/i-dont-lead-with-the-numbers-sorry/) - At the end of the day, what I am supposed to do is get people money for the injuries. I can therefore understand why people are often very focused on the settlement value of their injury claim. But we CANNOT start the conversation with that. It's not that I'm being coy, it's that I'm being I can understand why people are focused on the settlement value of their injury claim but we CANNOT start the conversation with that.
- [Can I tell you what your case is worth?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/can-i-tell-you-what-your-case-is-worth/) - Can I tell you a figure on what your claim is worth? Well, kinda... I don't mean to be cheeky, but this is a very inexact process, so I try to explain to clients what we look at before I talk about what I think I see.First, no need to reinvent the wheel. Here are Can I tell you a figure on what your claim is worth? Well, kinda...
- [When is it time to settle your injury claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/when-is-it-time-to-settle-your-injury-claim/) - Every case is different but there are certain factors you can look at to determine who quickly you might look into settling your injury claim. Most of the time the standard play in resolving an injury claim is a step by step process... Get the treatment you need;Wait until you're released by your health care There are certain factors you can look at to determine who quickly you might look into settling your injury claim.
- [Why I Need Your Driving School Certificate TWO Days Before Your Court Date](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-i-need-your-driving-school-certificate-two-days-before-your-court-date/) - This is not just me coming up with arbitrary rules to make your life difficult. I make $0 from doing that, so please believe me when I tell you I have ZERO incentive to make up random rules or argue with people about it. Let me explain why I need your certificate TWO DAYS BEFORE If you want the best deal I can get you, jump through the hoops I give you in the time allotted and everything will be so much easier.
- [FTA Ticket NC - Failure to Appear](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/fta-ticket-nc-failure-to-appear/) - If you miss your court date on a speeding ticket in North Carolina, you can rapidly get into way more trouble than you think. Missing your court date is referred to by court officials as "Failure to Appear" (often shortened to FTA). When you have an FTA, a clock starts running on a veritable time When you have an FTA, a clock starts running on a veritable time bomb.
- [Negative Review or Negative Person?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/negative-review-or-negative-person/) - As an attorney, I'm ethically prevented from discussing a particular gripe with a particular client, even if that particular client decided to make their gripe public. To me, that's like picking a fight with an old lady with no arms, but this is sort of my point about negative reviews: They tend to be written If I see a negative review, I think it reflects more on that person's own negativity rather than their actual experience with the service they are reviewing.
- [Prior Injuries and Your Auto Accident Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/prior-injuries-and-your-auto-accident-claim/) - All of us come to accidents with a compromised body. To some degree, we're all already a bit messed up. But that doesn't mean that your NC auto accident claim isn't worth anything. Here is the best tip I can give you about your prior injuries as they relate to your NC auto accident claim: The first rule of pre-existing injuries is that we do not talk about pre-existing injuries
- [NC Tickets and the Prayer for Judgment Continued](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-tickets-and-the-prayer-for-judgment-continued/)
- [PIP coverage and NC auto accident injury claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/pip-coverage-and-nc-auto-accident-injury-claims/) - North Carolina is a liability state, which means if you're in an auto accident, you're going to make a claim (normally) against the at-fault party, whose liability insurance should cover it. If you happen to reside in a state with PIP coverage, that can create a weird intersection between insurance coverages. PIP (personal injury protection) NC auto accidents involving out of state drivers with PIP coverage can create a weird intersection between insurance coverages.
- [Bicycle Accident in NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/bicycle-accident-in-nc/) - Bicycle accidents can be devastating to all parties involved, particularly the bicyclists. With an almost total lack of protection from impact coupled with high speeds, the injuries from these accidents can really leave a mark. These accidents can also result in huge financial exposure to the at-fault party and maybe even criminal prosecution. Before you Know your rights and responsibilities before you set out on a bike trip. And if you get hurt, call me!
- [Medical Advice from your Attorney?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medical-advice-from-your-attorney/) - There is often a misconception that as a personal injury attorney part of my role is to make health care recommendations. This is absolutely not true. I can understand why people think this, though. There are a lot of mixed messages sent through the media about what role personal injury attorneys play in health care. There is often a misconception that as a personal injury attorney part of my role is to make health care recommendations. This is absolutely not true.
- [Firing Your Attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/firing-your-attorney/) - It's never fun to break up, but sometimes it's the right thing to do. If you're not getting the service you want from your attorney you should try to have a candid conversation about your expectations and how they might be able to fulfil them. If you can't talk it out and get on the Firing your attorney, especially in the personal injury context, should be easy. If you're having a hard time, read this for some insight.
- [Personal Injuries and DWIs in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injuries-and-dwis-in-north-carolina/) - These claims are SUPER SERIOUS in NC and you should talk to an attorney IMMEDIATELY if you have such a claim
- [How to know you're REALLY done with treatment](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-know-youre-really-done-with-treatment/) - I know, the provider told you your last treatment date will be in two weeks, but this is why that doesn't really mean it's accurate.
- [You probably don't need an attorney for a property damage claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/you-probably-dont-need-an-attorney-for-a-property-damage-claim/) - There's normally not a lot to argue about when it comes to property damage. But you don't know until you know...
- [NC Injury Claim Tips](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-injury-claim-tips/) - What are the best tips a seasoned NC personal injury attorney would give you? Here ya go...
- [Hesitant to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney? Don't be.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hesitant-to-hire-a-personal-injury-attorney-dont-be/)
- [Chapel Hill/Durham Pedestrian v. Auto Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/chapel-hill-durham-pedestrian-v-auto-accidents/) - In our area with lots of college kids, youngsters, and commuters, auto accidents involving pedestrians are all too common.
- [On the fence about hiring an attorney for your injury claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/on-the-fence-about-hiring-an-attorney-for-your-injury-claim/) - You could handle the negotiation of your injury claim if you wanted to. I could also build a house if I wanted to. But that would be one shitty house.
- [Emotional Damages from a Car Wreck?  Yep, that's a thing.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/emotional-damages-from-a-car-wreck-yep-thats-a-thing/) - Many times an accident is just an accident. You get banged up a little and you move on. But sometimes it's just not so simple.
- [Got Medicare?  It WILL impact your injury claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/got-medicare-it-will-impact-your-injury-claim/) - If you have Medicare and you're involved in a personal injury claim in North Carolina, that fact WILL have an impact on the resolution of your claim.
- [How Long Should My Treatment Last?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-long-should-my-treatment-last/) - The short answer is I don't know. But there's a longer answer worth reading...
- [New Injury or Old Injury Worsened?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/new-injury-or-old-injury-worsened/) - Aggravation of Pre-existing Injuries... "What dat mean?" you might ask. Buckle up and I'll tell you.
- [Property Damage Claims North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/property-damage-claims-north-carolina/) - Property damage should be the least of your worries, BUT in our car-driven society (see what I did there?) it's often a priority, for better or for worse.
- [WHY wait to hire a personal injury attorney?!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-wait-to-hire-a-personal-injury-attorney/) - Why would you engage in shenanigans with your injury claim?! Isn't there too much on the line?
- [Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-hire-a-personal-injury-attorney/) - There are a ton of reasons to hire an attorney, but there are really 2 fantastic ones.
- [Firing Your Personal Injury Attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/firing-your-personal-injury-attorney/) - Sometimes things just aren't working out and like in any relationship, the healthy thing might be to part ways. But do your homework first.
- [Who Should Tell You What Your Injury Claim is Worth?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/who-should-tell-you-what-your-injury-claim-is-worth/)
- [Litigation of your NC Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/litigation-of-your-nc-injury-claim/) - In making the decision to go to trial, it would help if you knew, at least in a nutshell, what the litigation process looked like. So here's that nutshell:
- [Why "but this is my first ticket!" is not a defense](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-but-this-is-my-first-ticket-is-not-a-defense/) - People sadly work under the mistaken assumption that if you've never had a ticket before, your first one is on the house. That just ain't true.
- [Expectations are your Worst Enemy](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/expectations-are-your-worst-enemy/) - Before you start thinking about what your North Carolina injury case is worth, consider what you're basing your expectations on.
- [Duty to Mitigate Your Damages](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/duty-to-mitigate-your-damages/) - One of the many rules that accident victims aren't aware of and that comes back to bite them is the Duty to Mitigate Your Damages.
- [Hurt at Work?  File a Form 18](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hurt-at-work-file-a-form-18/) - If you're hurt on the job and think you have a worker's comp claim, do yourself a favor and file a Form 18 now.
- [Injury Claim Pitfalls](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-claim-pitfalls/) - There are any number of ways to make your injury claim worse in North Carolina. These are just some of the most common.
- [Mediation?  What the heck is that?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/mediation-what-the-heck-is-that/) - Mediations are a great alternative dispute resolution tool that you should take advantage of if you get the chance.
- [Tips for Getting an Attorney for Your Speeding Ticket In NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/tips-for-getting-an-attorney-for-your-speeding-ticket-in-nc/) - These tips will help you help yourself!
- [But it's my first ticket!!!!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/but-its-my-first-ticket/) - Speeding tickets in NC can have HUGE impacts on your future insurance rates for years to come and MIGHT even result in the loss of your license.
- [Empty Your Cup](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/empty-your-cup/) - Don't try to compare your feelings to the expert's knowledge. They are not the same.
- [How to Avoid A Nightmare Injury Claim in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-avoid-a-nightmare-injury-claim-in-nc/) - I can't help you avoid the stupidity of other drivers, but I can help how you and your family might recover from it.
- [This is how you are not getting out of a traffic ticket](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/this-is-how-you-are-not-getting-out-of-a-traffic-ticket/) - Everyone has a reason why they were speeding. But guess what!? The reasons almost never matter
- [How Do I Write My Pain Journal?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-do-i-write-my-pain-journal/) - This is a very personal account of a painful experience, and the more micromanaging of that process I do the less powerful it tends to be
- [Working WITH Your Attorney For Best Results](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/working-with-your-attorney-for-best-results/) - When we worth TOGETHER on a claim things work out better. When we don't work together bad things happen to the claim.
- [Dog Attack Liability in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dog-attack-liability-in-nc/) - We still use legal principles that were invented before people bathed regularly and slavery was no big deal. I'm looking at you, backwards ass NC legislature.
- [Orange County and Chatham County Speeding Tickets](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/orange-county-and-chatham-county-speeding-tickets/) - Speeding tickets can do so much harm to you if you aren't careful.
- [Diminished Value Appraisals...Are They Worth the $$$?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/diminished-value-appraisals-are-they-worth-the/) - I can't always say they are, but I can say that they will make a good case even better.
- [How to Pay Your Bills After An Auto Accident](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-pay-your-bills-after-an-auto-accident/) - Having medical bills pile up following an auto accident in North Carolina is one of the biggest stressors that comes from having a personal injury claim
- [Medicare Advantage Plans and you NC Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medicare-advantage-plans-and-you-nc-injury-claim/) - Insurance coverage is great. But sometimes it's tricky figuring out how different coverages interact, especially in auto accident claims.
- [Don't Be the Tough-Guy...Get Treatment If You Need It](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dont-be-the-tough-guy-get-treatment-if-you-need-it/) - One of the biggest pitfalls of personal injury claims is failing to seek treatment in a timely manner. Why is that such a big deal? Let me explain.
- [Waiting Too Long to Hire an Attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/waiting-too-long-to-hire-an-attorney/) - ...is a bad idea. Here's a very good reason why (and it happens ALL the time).
- [Still Thinking About Handling Your Own Injury Claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/still-thinking-about-handling-your-own-injury-claim/)
- [Event Data Recorder: Your Vehicle's "Black Box"](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/event-data-recorder-your-vehicles-black-box/) - Chances are your car has an EDR, or "black box," that records lots of information from an accident. Should you use this in your auto injury claim?
- [Communication and Your Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/communication-and-your-injury-claim/)
- [Why does your injury claim take so long?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-does-your-injury-claim-take-so-long/) - Your treatment is the thing that will likely take longest to resolve in your claim. But getting the records and bills to document can be the longest part.
- [Getting North Carolina Auto Accident Reports: A Conundrum](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/getting-north-carolina-auto-accident-reports-a-conundrum/) - You would think, what with this being 'Murica, land of freedom and all of that, getting your accident report would be pretty easy. It ain't.
- [Real Talk About Traffic Tickets](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/real-talk-about-traffic-tickets/) - This is gonna be a REAL hard pill for some people to swallow. Sorry not sorry.
- [Auto Accident Claims and the VA](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accident-claims-and-the-va/) - Accident claims are complicated enough. If you add the VA to the mix, heaven help you.
- [Intersection Accidents in NC Can Be Tricky](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/intersection-accidents-in-nc-can-be-tricky/) - You would think that intersection accidents would give us the clearest liability argument...You had the green light, they didn't, there ya go.
- [Traffic Tickets and Reasonable Expectations](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-tickets-and-reasonable-expectations/) - When you're charged with 16+ over the limit and doing more than 55, pleading guilty to that ticket can revoke your license in NC, so GET SOME HELP!
- [Paying Off Your NC Traffic Ticket?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/paying-off-your-nc-traffic-ticket/) - Simply paying off a ticket you get in NC is NORMALLY A BAD IDEA. But sometimes it's OK...
- [2 Injury Claims Can Equal 0 Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/2-injury-claims-can-equal-0-injury-claims/) - If you're unlucky enough to be in 2 auto accidents in a short period of time, you might find yourself with what feels like 0 reasonable claims.
- [ERISA Health Plans and NC Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/erisa-health-plans-and-nc-injury-claims/) - Most of the time you don't have to pay back ole BCBS NC after you settle your auto accident. There are, however, exceptions to this rule.
- [Orange Co. NC Speeding Ticket?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/orange-co-nc-speedin-ticket/) - Thinking about going to court for your ticket? It seems like an absolutely bat$#!^ crazy idea to pile into an enclosed space with 200 strangers now, right?
- [Burden of Proof & Doctor's Opinions](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/burden-of-proof-doctors-opinions/) - As a victim you have to prove that your damages were proximately caused by the negligence of the defendant. This can't be simply assumed.
- [My Trust Account and Your Money](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/my-trust-account-and-your-money/) - What's the process of getting settlement funds through a Trust Account? Read on to solve the mystery!
- [Property Damage Matters](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/property-damage-matters/) - Get the car fixed, even if it's a hassle, because it can come back to bite you later if you don't.
- [When do you report an injury at work?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/when-do-you-report-an-injury-at-work/) - I would recommend always reporting a work-related injury immediately. But there are consequences to reporting as well as not reporting.
- [How to Screw Up Your Claim BIGTIME](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-screw-up-your-claim-bigtime/) - If you listen to me, you won't screw it up. The question is really can you follow directions or not...
- [Auto Insurance and Intentional Torts](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-insurance-and-intentional-torts/) - Does auto insurance cover "intentional" acts? Maybe. This $#!^ aint' simple.
- [Is your Worker's Comp Check Late?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/is-your-workers-comp-check-late/) - It might feel like it...but it might not be.
- [Do I have to pay my medical bills from this injury settlement?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/do-i-have-to-pay-my-medical-bills-from-this-injury-settlement/) - Treatment costs can be very high and there is an entire industry built around collecting on those bills, so you don't want to ignore them.
- [Pain Journal v. Doctor's Notes](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/pain-journal-v-doctors-notes/) - Your doctor's notes are for your doctor. Your pain journal is for you.
- [When Auto Insurance Isn't Enough](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/when-auto-insurance-isnt-enough/) - This is probably the scariest thing you'll read today.
- [Medical Negligence:  I do not think it means what you think it means](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medical-negligence-i-do-not-think-it-means-what-you-think-it-means/) - You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means.
- [Hit by a Tractor Trailer?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hit-by-a-tractor-trailer/) - Tractor Trailer accidents can be horrific. Don't make them more horrific by failing to get an attorney ASAP.
- [Auto Accident Back Injuries: A Brief and Unscientific Essay](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accident-back-injuries-a-brief-and-unscientific-essay/) - I ain't that kind of doctor, but let's talk about the most common back injuries I see in auto accident cases.
- [Why Do I Need An Attorney?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-do-i-need-an-attorney/) - It's a fair question. The reality is that you don't know what you're doing but I do, plain and simple.
- [Is Paying Off A Seat Belt Ticket in NC Bad?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/is-paying-off-a-seat-belt-ticket-in-nc-bad/) - No. Pay it. It's not a moving violation so you won't get DMV or Insurance points. Wear your damn seat belt next time.
- [Medical Liens and Your Settlement](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medical-liens-and-your-settlement/) - What's a lien? What does pro rata mean? Yo. I gotchoo fam.
- [NC Worker's Comp: Is your claim accepted?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-workers-comp-is-your-claim-accepted/) - What do all of these form mean and why are they numbered the way they are and does it realy matter?
- [Lost Income from your Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/lost-income-from-your-injury-claim/) - Help me help you! Learn how best to document your lost wage claim.
- [Waiting on Medicaid: Personal Injury Claims and Medicaid](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/waiting-on-medicaid-personal-injury-claims-and-medicaid/)
- [Does a Treatment Delay Hurt My Claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/does-a-treatment-delay-hurt-my-claim/) - Hell yes.
- [Hospital Bills from Auto Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hospital-bills-from-auto-accidents/)
- [Got a Ticket?  Hire an Attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/got-a-ticket-hire-an-attorney/) - Why is this such a good idea now more than ever? Read on.
- [Who Handles the Med Pay Coverage after an Auto Accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/who-handles-the-med-pay-coverage-after-an-auto-accident/) - Should you handle your own med pay? Let the providers do it? Or let your attorney?
- [How can you help someone who's been in an auto accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-can-you-help-someone-whos-been-in-an-auto-accident/) - Best thing they can do for their claim? CALL A LAWYER!
- [Auto Accident Injury Care: Chiropractic or Physical Therapy?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accident-injury-care-chiropractic-or-physical-therapy/) - I'm not that kind of doctor, so I can't give you medical advice. But I CAN tell you how your treatment might affect your claim value...
- [Emotional Distress Claims from Motor Vehicle Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/emotional-distress-claims-from-motor-vehicle-accidents/) - Can you make a claim against an at-fault driver for emotional distress related to a motor vehicle accident? Maybe, but there's a catch.
- [First thing to do when you have an auto accident](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/first-thing-to-do-when-you-have-an-auto-accident/) - What do you do right after an auto accident? I'll give you a hint...calling me ain't it.
- [Communication and Your Personal Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/communication-and-your-personal-injury-claim/) - When do you talk? When do you not? Here's the short version: Always talk to your attorney, never talk to the insurance company.
- [3 Reasons You Need a Personal Injury Attorney More Than Ever](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/3-reasons-you-need-a-personal-injury-attorney-more-than-ever/) - If you were on the fence about getting an attorney for your injury claim, the Covid-19 situation should have knocked you off that fence and into a law office.
- [Slip and Fall Claims in NC and why they aren't easy](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/slip-and-fall-claims-in-nc-and-why-they-arent-easy/) - Just because you're hurt at a place doesn't mean the place is at fault...
- [Who Should Handle Your Med Pay Coverage?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/who-should-handle-your-med-pay-coverage/) - Health care providers may want to bill your med pay directly. That's not always bad, but it's not always good, either...
- [Getting Your Lost Wages Reimbursed in an Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/getting-your-lost-wages-reimbursed-in-an-injury-claim/) - Did you lose income after an accident? If you can document it correctly it may not be lost forever...
- [Record-Setting $8.235 Million Verdict by Local Firm](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/record-setting-8-235-million-verdict-by-local-firm/) - This wasn't me, but a local firm that I know of, and it's a win for victim's rights.
- [Delivery Dude Dog Bite Cases](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/delivery-dude-dog-bite-cases/) - With so many people out there making deliveries in the gig-economy, dog bites are becoming more and more common. What can you do?
- [Injury Claims - Who is at fault?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-claims-who-is-at-fault/) - Everyone in North Carolina has a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect the safety of others and themselves. That last bit can be tricky.
- [Covid-19 Negligence Claims...They are coming](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/covid-19-negligence-claims-they-are-coming/) - Will there be lawsuits over people coming down with Covid-19? You betcha.
- [Get an attorney for your traffic ticket!  Especially NOW!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/get-an-attorney-for-your-traffic-ticket-especially-now/) - Now more than ever it makes sense to hire an attorney if you have a ticket.
- [Settlements for Minors in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/settlements-for-minors-in-north-carolina/)
- [Who should pay for your property damage after an auto accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/who-should-pay-for-your-property-damage-after-an-auto-accident/) - Who should pay for your property damage after an auto accident?
- [3 Reasons You Need a Worker's Comp Attorney Now More Than Ever](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/3-reasons-you-need-a-workers-comp-attorney-now-more-than-ever/) - These are indeed wild times. Having an attorney to help with your Worker's Comp claim may have always made some sense, but now it's even more important.
- [Your Injury Claim in the Covid 19 Lockdown Era](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/your-injury-claim-in-the-covid-19-lockdown-era/) - People are still getting hurt, and they still need legal help with their claim. But what does that process look like now that Covid 19 is keeping us home?
- [Worker's Comp and Covid 19](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/workers-comp-and-covid-19/) - The question is coming...If I catch Covid 19 while working, will I be eligible for Worker's Comp?
- [Cost Plus Plans are Full of $#!^](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/cost-plus-plans-are-full-of/) - If you're in an auto accident and have a Cost Plus health insurance plan, you're in for an argument that's about to make you mad...
- [Corona Virus and Your Court Date](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/corona-virus-and-your-court-date/) - If you have a traffic ticket, do you really want to worry with trying to get a continuance, or going to court and standing in line with 500 people?
- [Lien on Me: What's a "lien" anyway?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/lien-on-me-whats-a-lien-anyway/) - This word gets thrown about WAY too much and WAY inappropriately. Let's explore what it really means.
- [Medical Payments Coverage - USE IT, DAMN IT.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medical-payments-coverage-use-it-damn-it/) - If you have Medical Payments coverage on your auto policy, you're either using it or getting robbed.
- [Did your car lose value after your accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/did-your-car-lose-value-after-your-accident/) - Yes. It did. But can you expect to get paid back? Maybe...
- [Two Injury Claims = Zero Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/two-injury-claims-zero-injury-claims/) - If you have two injury claims close together, it can really make things complicated. Talk to an attorney ASAP!
- [ERISA Health Plans and Your Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/erisa-health-plans-and-your-injury-claim/) - Your health plan might put you in a "robbing Peter to pay Paul" situation with your injury claim, so watch out!
- [Old Injury Worse or New Injury?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/old-injury-worse-or-new-injury/) - Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Injury is one of the phrases that Personal Injury Attorneys HATE hearing. Here's why:
- [Your settlement v. Your Bills](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/your-settlement-v-your-bills/) - Small settlement and big medical bills? You have some legal protection to make sure you can pocket at least a portion of your settlement.
- [Medicare and Your Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medicare-and-your-injury-claim/)
- [Your Health Care Providers - Gotta Catch Em All!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/your-health-care-providers-gotta-catch-em-all/) - If you have an injury claim, it's absolutely vital that you make sure your attorney knows ALL of the health care providers treating you.
- [NC Traffic Tickets - Why Hiring a Lawyer Makes Sense](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-traffic-tickets-why-hiring-a-lawyer-makes-sense/) - Handling your own ticket may be a bad idea if you don't have the right info. Here are the main reasons why it makes sense to get an attorney.
- [Pedestrian v. Car Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/pedestrian-v-car-accidents/)
- [Med Pay and Your Liability Policy](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/med-pay-and-your-liability-policy/) - If you have a claim against your own liability policy AND you have Med Pay coverage, you may have a surprise coming your way...but is it good or bad?
- [Medicare Advantage Plans and your Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medicare-advantage-plans-and-your-injury-claim/) - This is not the type of thing you want to ignore. You can end up thousands of dollars in debt and lose your coverage. You've been warned.
- [Personal Injury AND Worker's Comp Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-and-workers-comp-claims/) - Can you have a worker's comp claim AND a personal injury claim at the same time? YES! But be careful how you handle them.
- [Is it expensive to hire an attorney for your ticket?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/is-it-expensive-to-hire-an-attorney-for-your-ticket/) - Maybe the more expensive option is to risk losing your license or maybe having your insurance go up by 100% for 3 years, but what do I know?
- [Who is at fault in your auto accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/who-is-at-fault-in-your-auto-accident/) - Don't know who is at fault in your auto accident? Have a dispute about fault? This stuff can be tricky, especially in North Carolina
- [NC Auto Accident and Out of State Insurance Policies](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-auto-accident-and-out-of-state-insurance-policies/) - If you're in an automobile accident in NC, but one of the parties has an out of state insurance policy, you better buckle up, Spanky.
- [What does Worker's Comp do?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-does-workers-comp-do/)
- [Whose insurance matters?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/whose-insurance-matters/) - You've got the at-fault party's insurance, you've got your insurance, and maybe you're a passenger with your own auto policy. Whose insurance matters?
- [Uninsured and Underinsured Insurance In Your Accident Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/uninsured-and-underinsured-insurance-in-your-accident-claim/) - No one likes to look at this stuff until they need it, but it's important!
- [Injury Settlements Take Time](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-settlements-take-time/) - How long ago your happened is completely and totally irrelevant as to the value of your claim AND the timing of the resolution thereof.
- [Why Waiting to Hire an Attorney is Unwise](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-waiting-to-hire-an-attorney-is-unwise/) - "I'll just wait and see if I need an attorney." Guess what! You needed an attorney at the beginning, and you done messed up Ay Ayron.
- [Driver License Offenses in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/driver-license-offenses-in-nc/) - Driving While License Revoked, Driving without an Operator's License, Driving with an Expired License are NOT the same thing!
- [Missed Your Court Date?  It's Worse Than You Think.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/missed-your-court-date-its-worse-than-you-think/) - Yeah, it's just a speeding ticket. But missing your court date can lead to an avalanche of expensive, life-changing problems.
- [Approval Process for Settlements of Minors](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/approval-process-for-settlements-of-minors/) - Injury claim settlements for children under the age of 18 require court approval. Do you know how to get that done? I do.
- [Why you need an attorney ASAP after an accident](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-need-an-attorney-asap-after-an-accident/) - Don't think you need to talk to an attorney after you're hurt in an automobile accident? Think again, brah.
- [Use my Health Insurance or Let the Provider Claim a Lien?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/use-my-health-insurance-or-let-the-provider-claim-a-lien/) - Should you use your health insurance? Let the provider claim a lien on any potential settlement? Not necessarily a clear answer...
- [Do you get a bigger settlement with an attorney?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/do-you-get-a-bigger-settlement-with-an-attorney/) - The reality is that no one can answer that question. But let's talk about what it means...
- [You have the right to remain silent](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/you-have-the-right-to-remain-silent/) - When dealing with insurance companies, remember that you have the right to remain silent, and everything you say can and will be used against you.
- [How soon should you get an attorney for your accident claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-soon-should-you-get-an-attorney-for-your-accident-claim/) - Some people prefer the wait and see approach. That is stupid.
- [Back to Back Auto Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/back-to-back-auto-accidents/) - Victims often suffer two auto accidents within a few months of each other. Ugh. What a mess. But here are some thoughts on how best to proceed.
- [When can I pay off my ticket in NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/when-can-i-pay-off-my-ticket-in-nc/) - There are only VERY rare circumstances in which paying off your speeding ticket won't hurt you. So when is it OK to pay off a speeding ticket?
- [Personal Injury Settlements and Taxes](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-settlements-and-taxes/) - Want to know if your personal injury settlement money is taxable? Read on!
- [Emotional Distress Claims from Auto Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/emotional-distress-claims-from-auto-accidents/)
- [Injured? Get Representation NOW!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injured-get-representation-now/) - Do you have an informed notion as to how to take care of your claim? If not, that means without representation you're probably hurting it.
- [How Long Should I Get Treatment For My Injury Claim (this is a trick question)?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-long-should-i-get-treatment-for-my-injury-claim-this-is-a-trick-question/) - This is a trick question.
- [Interested in Losing Your License?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/interested-in-losing-your-license/) - A simple speeding ticket can result in the revocation in your driver's license. Yep. That can be a problem.
- [Med Pay Coverage and Liens Trickiness](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/med-pay-coverage-and-liens-trickiness/) - If you want to use your Med Pay coverage for your treatment before your liability settlement, be careful; there's some trickiness that can cause you trouble.
- [Do I need an attorney?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/do-i-need-an-attorney/) - Maybe you do, maybe you don't, but here are some questions that might help you find your own answer...
- [Attorneys and Traffic Tickets](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/attorneys-and-traffic-tickets-2/) - Why do you hire an attorney when you get a ticket? There are tons of reasons, but they may not be what you think.
- [Why waiting to get help on your injury claim is a really bad idea](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-waiting-to-get-help-on-your-injury-claim-is-a-really-bad-idea/)
- [Hurt on the Job in NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hurt-on-the-job-in-nc/)
- [Triangle Snowpacalypse Tips - Auto Accidents in the Snow](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/triangle-snowpacalypse-tips-snow-auto-accidents/)
- [A Parable, by JAH](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/a-parable-by-jah/)
- [Personal Injury Claim Depositions](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-claim-depositions/)
- [Got a Speeding Ticket?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/got-a-speeding-ticket/)
- [Hit & Run Auto Accident Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hit-run-auto-accident-claims/)
- [Medicare and Your Auto Accident Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medicare-and-your-auto-accident-injury-claim/)
- [Why you need to use your health insurance after an auto accident](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-need-to-use-your-health-insurance-after-an-auto-accident/)
- [The Mathematics of Filing Suit](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-mathematics-of-filing-suit/) - What happens when you can't come to a settlement agreement with the insurance company after an accident? You have to file suit. But is that always a good idea? 
- [Attorneys and Traffic Tickets](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/attorneys-and-traffic-tickets/) - Just like anything else, EVERYONE seems to have an opinion as to whether or not you need an attorney when you get a traffic ticket. Like everything else, most of these opinions are far too black and white and ignore the nuances that one should consider in this issue. 
- [Public Service Announcement](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/public-service-announcement/) - How can you make sure legislators in NC are passing laws to help you and not to help big corporations? It's really simple: Vote Democrat.
- [What I do in my law practice](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-i-do-in-my-law-practice/) - Been in this grind since 2001, and people still don't know what I do. So here it is! (Spoiler Alert: I help accident victims with injury claims and I do traffic tickets).
- [Why am I bugging you during your recovery?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-am-i-bugging-you-during-your-recovery/)
- [Lawyer Ads...What's Next?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/lawyer-ads-whats-next/) - Most people don't like lawyer ads. I am like most people in that. But I'm also a lawyer, and I have to do something to market my practice. That's why I made this ad. Check it out. Let me know what you think and share it with your friends...
- [Driving School Option - Street Safe](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/driving-school-option-street-safe/) - Sometimes when you have a traffic ticket the DA will ask you to do a driving school to get the best outcome. 
- [Losing Your License Due to a Ticket](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/losing-your-license-due-to-a-ticket/) - If you don't handle a simple speeding ticket correctly, it can end up costing you your license. That's kind of a big deal.
- [When NOT to hire a personal injury attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/when-not-to-hire-a-personal-injury-attorney/) - Herein I will state when you shouldn't hire an attorney, or more specifically, when you shouldn't hire me as your injury attorney. 
- [Speeding ticket?  Can you handle it yourself?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/speeding-ticket-can-you-handle-it-yourself/) - Are you one of those people who think a PJC can be had anywhere, anytime, and will fix all of your problems anytime you voice those three letters together? 
- [Facts v. Opinions in Claims Valuation](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/facts-v-opinions-in-claims-valuation/) - Maybe you think your case is worth this or that. But if you want to do yourself a favor, step back from your opinion for a minute and think about what that opinion is based on. Is it based on facts? Or is it simply what you want the case to be worth, or what you hope it to be worth?
- [Do I have to go to court for my traffic ticket?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/do-i-have-to-go-to-court-for-my-traffic-ticket/) - The officer said I have to go to court. Is that true? It might not be.
- [Social Media and Your Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/social-media-and-your-injury-claim/) - If you're involved in an injury claim, you should be vary aware of how your social media use could be turned against you.
- [The Most Dangerous Intersections in Raleigh](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-most-dangerous-intersections-in-raleigh/) - I was curious to read this information in another attorney's blog. Check out that firm's blog post (linked herein) and my little take on intersection accidents in NC.
- [Useless Traffic Ticket Defenses](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/useless-traffic-ticket-defenses/) - We all like to come up with excuses when we're caught being naughty. Here are some that absolutely do not work.
- [What is my auto accident case worth?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-is-my-auto-accident-case-worth/) - Want to know what your case is worth? I'm an attorney and I'm professionally incapable of giving simple answers. 
- [Insurance Premiums and Med Pay](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/insurance-premiums-and-med-pay/) - Will filing for coverage under the Medical Payments (Med Pay) portion of your policy allow your insurance company to raise your auto insurance premiums? You betta recognize!
- [NC Seat Belt Tickets](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-seat-belt-tickets/) - Seat belt tickets ain't a big deal...
- [Instructions for Your Injury Claim Process](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/instructions-for-your-injury-claim-process/) - What should you be doing? Mostly just focusing on your health and getting better. But if you want more details, here ya go!
- [Bitten by a Dog in NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/bitten-by-a-dog-in-nc/) - Strict liability is a thing, but it's not the thing you think it is when it comes to dog bites.
- [USE YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER YOUR AUTO ACCIDENT!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/use-your-health-insurance-after-your-auto-accident/) - If you have doubts about whether or not to use your health insurance after an auto accident in NC, look at the title of this blog post.
- [NC Traffic Tickets - Missing Your Court Date is Expensive](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-traffic-tickets-missing-your-court-date-is-expensive/) - Do yourself a favor: If you get a ticket, get a lawyer immediately. 
- [Guy Ritchie Movies and Personal Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/guy-ritchie-movies-and-personal-injury-claims/) - What could personal injury claims and Guy Ritchie movies have in common? I'll tell you...
- [Uninsured/Underinsured Auto Claims - Boring But Important](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/uninsured-underinsured-auto-claims-boring-but-important/) - What happens when the guy who ran you over doesn't have insurance? Or doesn't have enough? You need to know.
- [NC Workers' Compensation Second Opinions](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-workers-compensation-second-opinions/) - CLIENT: "Am I entitled to a second opinion under workers' comp law?" ME: "Yes, but it's complicated."
- [To give a statement or not, that is the question](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/to-give-a-statement-or-not-that-is-the-question/) - Should you give a statement to the defendant's liability carrier after your auto accident? Meh...
- [Creditors for Medical Bills In Personal Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/creditors-for-medical-bills-in-personal-injury-claims/) - People think after an accident the liability carrier will just start writing checks for their bills, or the hospitals will just hold off collecting those bills until they clam is done. None of those things are true. 
- [The Key to Injury Claim Success](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-key-to-injury-claim-success/) - What's the best thing you can do to help your claim? Listen to the advice of a good lawyer
- [Traffic Tickets and Insurance Rate Hikes](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-tickets-and-insurance-rate-hikes/) - Paying off a ticket might seem like a good idea, but if your insurance rates get doubled for 3 years, that doesn't seem like a very good plan.
- [Don't Miss Your Traffic Court Date!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dont-miss-your-traffic-court-date/) - Don’t let a little problem turn into a big one.Driving While Licensed Revoked (DWLR) is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in North Carolina, and you can go to jail for it.
- [Med Pay Coverage in NC Auto Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/med-pay-coverage-in-nc-auto-accidents/) - Many people have thousands of dollars of extra coverage they don't even know they've been paying for.
- [PROTECT YO NECK!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/protect-yo-neck/) - Everyone who might injure you in an auto accident should have liability coverage. But how do you protect yourself if they don't have any, or enough?
- [Why You Need Auto Insurance](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-need-auto-insurance/) - You DO NOT want to be in a position where you have either no coverage for your injuries or you don't have enough coverage for your injuries. 
- [Treatment in Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/treatment-in-injury-claims/) - When you're hurt, you probably need to seek treatment. With accident claims, you have to worry about getting enough treatment, versus getting too much.
- [How to Kill Your Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-kill-your-claim/) - "If she was hurt that badly, then she would have been getting treated." 
- [Injury Claims and Sand Castles](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-claims-and-sand-castles/) - This is one of them there metaphors. It makes sense when you read it.
- [Faster Personal Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/faster-personal-injury-claims/) - Don't worry about how long your claim is going to take! But if you must, there are a few things you can do to speed things along.
- [Use Your Health Insurance!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/use-your-health-insurance/) - If I am in an auto accident, do I use my health insurance to pay for treatment? Yes, honey. For the love of all things holy, please do.
- [Trip, Slip, and Fall Injuries in Grocery Stores](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/trip-slip-and-fall-injuries-in-grocery-stores/) - In North Carolina, injuries resulting from falls aren't always the responsibility of the property owner. The law is tricky!
- [Don't Panic - the first offer is almost never the best offer](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dont-panic-the-first-offer-is-almost-never-the-best-offer/) - When the other side starts negotiations with a lower number than you wanted, what should your reaction be? Your reaction should be to chill the #%$^ out.
- [Chiropractic Cost in Your Personal Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/chiropractic-cost-in-your-personal-injury-claim/) - Clearly, getting better is your Number 1 priority. But reality dictates that your finances may govern what kind of care you can seek. 
- [Traffic Ticket Outcomes and Personal Responsibility](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-ticket-outcomes-and-personal-responsibility/) - Hiring an attorney does not absolve you of the responsibility of acting like a competent adult. 
- [Auto Accidents and Property Damage](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accidents-and-property-damage/) - If I represent you in your injury claim I'm happy to give you all the free advice in the world on the PD claim as it moves forward. 
- [$5.5 million Med Mal Wrongful Death Settlement](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/5-5-million-med-mal-wrongful-death-settlement/) - When there's a gigantic settlement like this one, that means lives were ruined. No one wins in this sort of case.
- [Health Insurance in your Auto Accident Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/health-insurance-in-your-auto-accident-claim/) - The question is this: If I have health insurance, how is that affected by what the liability carrier is responsible for?
- [MINORS' SETTLEMENTS - WHERE THE MONEY GOES](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/minors-settlements-where-the-money-goes/) - Injury cases for minors require court approval in the State of NC. But where does that money go when it's approved? 
- [Do I have to pay my own medical bills after an accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/do-i-have-to-pay-my-own-medical-bills-after-an-accident/) - Are you responsible for your bills after an accident? The short answer is "yes," but there's a bit more to it than that.
- [Sudden Emergency Doctrine is Kinda BS, but Kinda Not](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/sudden-emergency-doctrine-is-kinda-bs-but-kinda-not/) - Stuff happens, and sometimes the person we think should be held liable really shouldn't be. Or should they?
- [Texting While Driving is a Problem](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/texting-while-driving-is-a-problem/) - With so much technology available at our fingertips, people are paying less attention tot he road and we're all in danger as a result. 
- [This is what your injury claim process should look like](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/this-is-what-your-injury-claim-process-should-look-like/) - Ever wonder what the injury claim process should look like? Here ya go!
- [The Dirty Secret of Personal Injury Law](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-dirty-secret-of-personal-injury-law/) - Whether it's fair or not, the amount of damage done to your vehicle has a LOT to do with the value of your personal injury claim.
- [Safest Vehicles on the Road](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/safest-vehicles-on-the-road/) - Top Safety picks for this year...some are surprising, some aren't.
- [Stupid Traffic Tickets and Stupid Policies](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/stupid-traffic-tickets-and-stupid-policies/) - Some of the stupid policies employed by the various DA's offices in negotiating traffic tickets really irk me. Here is a good example...
- [No, Your Ticket Will Probably Not Be Dismissed](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/no-your-ticket-will-probably-not-be-dismissed/) - I'm probably not going to get your ticket dismissed. But expecting that as a reasonable outcome of your ticket is unreasonable.
- [Legal Advice and Where You Should Get It](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/legal-advice-and-where-you-should-get-it/) - Don't take legal advice from anyone just because they have a mouth. 
- [From Out of State, but Accident in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/from-out-of-state-but-accident-in-nc/) - Whose insurance does what? How does this all work? It can get really complicated.
- [How NOT to value your Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-not-to-value-your-injury-claim/) - Your property damage does not make your injury claim worth more. Their bad driving does not necessarily make your case worth more.
- [Auto Accident Property Damage](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accident-property-damage/) - I can probably help a lot with your injury claim, but you don't really need me for the property damage claim.
- [Orange and Chatham Co. Traffic Court Dates](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/orange-and-chatham-co-traffic-court-dates/) - If an attorney handles your Orange or Chatham County speeding ticket the court date it will be handled on will likely NOT be the date on your ticket.
- [What's a personal injury case worth?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/whats-a-personal-injury-case-worth/) - Some folks come up with an artificial goal. "My Uncle Fred got $1 gazillion for his broken pinky." That's not the best way to create a goal for your case.
- [Paying Off Speeding Tickets](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/paying-off-speeding-tickets/) - "My license is revoked and I don't know why. I just paid off a ticket I got recently, but I don't understand why my license is revoked." Ugh.
- [Auto Accidents and Health Insurance](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accidents-and-health-insurance/) - Do you use your health insurance for auto accident injuries?
- [The Hardest Part of Handling Auto Accident Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-hardest-part-of-handling-auto-accident-claims/) - Do you know what the hardest part of handling auto accident claims is? It's not what you think!
- [Use Your Auto Insurance!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/use-your-auto-insurance/) - I understand you don't want to and you think your rates will increase. But here is why sometimes using your own auto coverage is the best thing.
- [Bike Accident Injury Verdict $39 Million](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/bke-accident-injury-39-million/) - $39 million. That's a lot of money. But it doesn't replace the father and husband that was lost.
- [Auto Accidents, Property Damage, and Diminished Value](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accidents-property-damage-and-diminished-value/) - Property damage claims can be confusing. And if you're hurt, it's all the more reason to get an attorney to help you deal with the nonsense.
- [Head Injuries and Auto Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/head-injuries-and-auto-accidents/) - Head injuries often result from auto accidents. If you don't handle them correctly your claim can be even more of a mess than it already is.
- ["Automatic" Reckless Driving](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/automatic-reckless-driving/) - Many times when someone gets charged with a relatively high speed, they assume that they are also charged with reckless driving. This is not a thing.
- [Negotiating Your Personal Injury Claim in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/negotiating-your-personal-injury-claim-in-nc/) - Once again, I've chosen a topic that really deserves a book, or at minimum a very long pamphlet. Let's focus on this tidbit...
- [Negotiating Your Automobile Accident Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/negotiating-your-automobile-accident-injury-claim/) - That is an AMBITIOUS title for a blog post. The truth is I don't think you can teach this in a blog post.
- [The Key to Recorded Statements - Y, N, IDK](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-key-to-recorded-statements-y-n-idk/) - Insurance adjusters want to get you to say things that will help their case and hurt yours. Follow the Rule of YNIDK and you can help avoid their traps.
- [What kind of attorney do you want for your claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-kind-of-attorney-do-you-want-for-your-claim/)
- [Psychological Damages and Motor Vehicle Accidents in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/psychological-damages-and-motor-vehicle-accidents-in-north-carolina/) - Get thee to thine health care professional immediately to discuss a potential diagnosis.
- [Pain and Suffering and the Pain Journal](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/pain-and-suffering-and-the-pain-journal/) - In NC, there is no formula to define how much money you should get for pain and suffering from an accident claim. So how do you make your best argument?
- [avoiding speeding tickets in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/avoiding-speeding-tickets-in-nc/) - here's 1 quick tip to avoid a ticket in a situation that happens to everyone
- [Injury Claim? Hire and Injury Attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-claim-hire-and-injury-attorney/) - It's easier to be good at a few things than it is to be good at many. When you're looking to hire an attorney, keep that in mind.
- [Don't Believe the Hype](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dont-believe-the-hype/) - Most people like to point to the infamous "hot coffee" lawsuit as the prime example of litigious insanity. But they don't know the reality of this case.
- [Do I get a rental car after my accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/do-i-get-a-rental-car-after-my-accident/) - The better question is this: Who pays for your rental car after an accident? The answer isn't as simple as you'd like.
- [Accident Victims, Why Waste Your Time?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/accident-victims-why-waste-your-time/) - Of all the times in your life, why would you try to learn to be a lawyer now that you're injured?
- [WHY WASTE YOUR TIME TRYING TO DO MY JOB?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-waste-your-time-trying-to-do-my-job/)
- [Orange CountyTraffic Ticket?  I'm your guy!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/orange-county-traffic-ticket-im-your-guy/) - If you have a speeding or traffic ticket in Orange County North Carolina, hire a local attorney - like me! - to help.
- [Alamance Co. Speeding Ticket Solutions](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/alamance-co-speeding-ticket-solutions/) - You CAN get your Alamance Co. ticket reduced to improper equipment IF you have the right circumstances. Call me for details.
- [my auto accident](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/my-auto-accident/) - We got in an accident over Xmas. This can happen to anyone.
- [QUIZ: Can I handle my own NC auto injury claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/quiz-can-i-handle-my-own-nc-auto-injury-claim/) - If you can answer all of these questions with a YES, you've got what it takes to do my job!
- [Ticket in Alamance County - I'm ya boy!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/ticket-in-alamance-county-im-ya-boy/) - It used to be that there was no point in hiring an attorney when you got a speeding ticket in Alamance Co. That's not the case anymore!
- [Lost Wages and Personal Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/lost-wages-and-personal-injury-claims/) - There are a few issues that I encounter very often in discussing lost wage claims, so I thought I'd lay a few out here for public consumption.
- [Claim Initiation](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/claim-initiation/)
- [Treatment Phase](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/treatment/) - Learn more about the Treatment Phase of the Personal Injury Claim Process
- [Documentation Phase](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/documentation/)
- [Negotiation Phase](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/negotiation/) - Understand the Negotiation Phase of the Personal Injury Claim Process
- [Settlement Phase](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/settlement/) - Watch a video of the settlement Phase of the Personal Injury Claim Process
- [Missed Court Date, or FTA NC Ticket](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/missed-court-date-or-fta-nc-ticket/) - I know, tickets seem like harmless pieces of paper, but they aren't. They can mess you up bigtime. Don't miss your court date!
- [NOT GUILTY OF YOUR NC TRAFFIC TICKET?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/not-guilty-of-your-nc-traffic-ticket/) - Hiring an attorney to help mitigate the consequences of this ticket is probably your most prudent option, whether you think you are guilty or not.
- [Invokana Products Liability - Ketoacidosis](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/invokana-products-liability-ketoacidosis/) - The FDA is warning that this drug may cause ketoacidosis, which could be a fatal condition. Call me now if this has happened to you or someone you know.
- [Pain and Suffering Documentation - the Pain Journal](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/pain-and-suffering-documentation-the-pain-journal/) - In North Carolina injury claims there is no formula to define how much money you should get for pain and suffering in your claim. So what do you do?
- [Trucking Accidents and Automotive Electronic Data in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/trucking-accidents-and-automotive-electronic-data-in-nc/) - Commercial transfer trucks often have data recorders that can give a lot of valuable insight into accidents involving these vehicles.
- [Health Insurance and Your Injury Claim: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/health-insurance-and-your-injury-claim-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/) - Health insurance is great, and for the most part you should use it in your injury claim, but there are some wicked details you should be aware of.
- [$2.3 Million Verdict in Prison Negligence Case](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/2-3-million-verdict-in-prison-negligence-case/) - This one may not seem like it passes the smell test at first, but I think it does.
- [Injury Claims and Treatment at VA Medical Centers](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-claims-and-treatment-at-va-medical-centers/) - You might want to think twice before seeking treatment at a VA Medical Center after you've been in an accident caused by someone else
- [But I was just going with the flow of traffic](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/but-i-was-just-going-with-the-flow-of-traffic/) - "But I was just going with the flow of traffic!" is not a defense to your speeding ticket.
- [No PJCs for CDLs](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/no-pjcs-for-cdls/) - There are many times (more often than not, in fact) that getting a PJC isn't the best option for your ticket.
- [Traffic Laws for Cycling Change in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-laws-for-cycling-change-in-nc/) - Road rules for bicycles are changing. Call me if you get run over.
- [Tractor Death Claim Negligence?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/tractor-death-claim-negligence/) - Angry tractor kills owner while refueling. Skynet arises in unexpected places.
- [Injury Settlement - $8 million not enough for poisoned cancer patients](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-settlement-8-million-not-enough-for-poisoned-cancer-patients/) - Injury damages caps are bad, mmm kay?
- [Falling in a Store in NC: Don't get too excited](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/falling-in-a-store-in-nc-dont-get-too-excited/) - Just because you fall in a store, especially in North Carolina, doesn't mean you have a good premises liability claim.
- [Third Teflon Cancer Verdict](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/third-teflon-cancer-verdict/) - How much of this stuff does it take to cause cancer? A huge leak? A teflon pan? Makes ya think...
- [NC Law: Don't Stop on Rail Road Tracks](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-law-dont-stop-on-rail-road-tracks/) - It's illegal to stop your car on rail road tracks. I totes forgot.
- [Multi-Million Dollar Verdict for Injured Pedestrian in LA](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/multi-million-dollar-verdict-for-injured-pedestrian-in-la/) - $13.9 million! Man, that's a hefty verdict.
- [$5.5 Million Jury Award in Wrongful Death Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/5-5-million-jury-award-in-wrongful-death-claim/) - What's a life worth? Should it matter whose life it was?
- [Auto-Accident Property Damage Claims Tips](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accident-property-damage-claims-tips/) - I generally don't handle property damage claims, but that doesn't mean I can't help. Read on!
- [What is my claim worth?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-is-my-claim-worth/) - There is no simple, straight-forward answer to that sort of question.
- [$400,000 Settlement for Injured Pedestrian](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/400000-settlement-for-injured-pedestrian/) - How can you get $400,000 from being hit by a bicycle? Read on!
- [Injury Claims are like Sand Castles](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-claims-are-like-sand-castles/) - Seriously, injury claims are like sand castles. Read on to learn how.
- [Trucking Cargo Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/trucking-cargo-injury-claims/) - A truck doesn't have to hit you to be responsible for accident injuries.
- [NC Injury claims: Do I have a good case?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-injury-claims-do-i-have-a-good-case/) - Of course, I'm a lawyer, and I am professionally forbidden to give easy, unequivocal answers.
- [Workers' Compensation Claims AND Personal Injury Claims from the SAME Accident](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/workers-compensation-claims-and-personal-injury-claims-from-the-same-accident/) - Yes, you can have TWO types of claims from ONE accident. Crazy, huh?
- [The Property Damage Window](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-property-damage-window/) - How do the adjusters sneak in and get you to say dumb stuff? They come through the Property Damage Window.
- [Speed Kills - losing your license from a traffic ticket](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/speed-kills-losing-your-license-from-a-traffic-ticket/) - What a lot of folks don't know is that you can lose your license just based on pleading guilty to certain charges, or combination of charges in a year!
- [Horrific Injuries Get Big Awards](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/horrific-injuries-get-big-awards/) - It's better to have your health than a good case
- [Do they have to give me a rental car?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/do-they-have-to-give-me-a-rental-car/) - This may be the most common question I get. You'll be surprised by the answer.
- [$16 Million Injury Claim for Ferry Worker](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/16-million-injury-claim-for-ferry-worker/) - The moral of this story is that notice is a big deal in premises liability cases.
- [Calm the F*$% down: There will be no 1 mph over tickets](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/calm-the-f-down-there-will-be-no-1-mph-over-tickets/) - It was on the internet, so it MUST be true!
- [Underguards and Truck Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/underguards-and-truck-accidents/) - Sadly, the current generation of underguards doesn't always work.
- [Wrongful Death Court Approval - Why?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/wrongful-death-court-approval-why/) - Why, when attempting to settle a wrongful death claim in North Carolina, we would have to have the court approve the settlement before finalizing the matter?
- [Should I use my collision coverage when I didn't cause the accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/should-i-use-my-collision-coverage-when-i-didnt-cause-the-accident/) - You don't want to pay for something you didn't cause, but sometimes the right call is to let your auto policy handle it at first.
- [Durham Co. Work Zone Speeding Tickets](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/durham-co-work-zone-speeding-tickets/) - BEWARE! Durham County is making a point of issuing as many Work Zone speeding tickets as they can.
- [$2.25 Million Settlement in Trucking Accident Case](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/2-25-million-settlement-in-trucking-accident-case/) - Will this money replace the value this man's life had to his family? Probably not.
- [Traffic Ticket Attorney Review - WOW!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-ticket-attorney-review-wow/) - Read this review by an NC Traffic Ticket client. It says all you need to know.
- [Hospital Infection Cases - When the Sick Get Sicker](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hospital-infection-cases-when-the-sick-get-sicker/) - Infections after a procedure don't always mean there was negligence. Why? Read to find out.
- [Should I give a statement to the adjuster?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/should-i-give-a-statement-to-the-adjuster/) - If the insurance adjuster for your auto accident is hounding you about a statement, beware!
- [Do I need an attorney for my auto accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/do-i-need-an-attorney-for-my-auto-accident/) - How do you know if you need an attorney for your auto accident claim? Here is a good rule of thumb that may help you figure it out.
- [When do I need a personal injury attorney?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/when-do-i-need-a-personal-injury-attorney/) - "Either you karate do 'yes', or you karate do 'no'; You karate do 'guess so' ... squished like grape."
- [Choosing a Personal Injury Attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/choosing-a-personal-injury-attorney/) - Is bigger always better?
- [Injury Claim Results in $80 Million Verdict](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-claim-results-in-80-million-verdict/) - If your butt was stapled accidentally and you couldn't poop the normal way anymore, you'd want your pound of flesh, too.
- [NC Traffic Tickets - Child Restraints](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-traffic-tickets-child-restraints/) - What would happen if you were in a wreck and your child was injured more seriously than they would have been had you been following the law?
- [Wrongful Death Claim Due to Health Care in Prison](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/wrongful-death-claim-due-to-health-care-in-prison/) - Man dies two days before parole because prison officials failed to get him to dialysis. That's horrible and wrong, but there are many deeper questions here...
- [How long should my injury case take to settle?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-long-should-my-injury-case-take-to-settle/) - "How long is it going to take to settle my injury claim?" My response is this: "How long is it going to take for you to recover?"
- [Portable Lithium Battery Recall](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/portable-lithium-battery-recall/)
- [Wake County Traffic Tickets and Improper Equipment](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/wake-county-traffic-tickets-and-improper-equipment/) - People with tickets in Wake County can finally get reductions to Improper Equipment. Huzzah!
- [Amusement Park Rides - What did I tell you?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/amusement-park-rides-what-did-i-tell-you/) - Dem mugs is dangerous.
- [Lost your license due to a missed court date?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/lost-your-license-due-to-a-missed-court-date/) - Getting your license back requires more than just getting back to court. Read on...
- [Should I use my health insurance for auto accident injuries?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/should-i-use-my-health-insurance-for-auto-accident-injuries/) - Yes, dang it.
- [Murder in the Courtroom](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/murder-in-the-courtroom/) - Apparently, in the 1800s revenge killing was OK if it was done in front of a judge in open court.
- [You can pay your ticket online...but you probably shouldn't.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/you-can-pay-your-ticket-online-but-you-probably-shouldnt/) - You can pay your ticket off online! But you probably shouldn't.
- [Wrongful Death v. Principal](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/wrongful-death-v-principal/) - Principal with hypnosis powers implicated in multiple teen deaths. Seriously. This happened.
- [Speeding Ticket in NC - The Unknown Plea Option](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/speeding-ticket-in-nc-the-unknown-plea-option/) - PJC - If you don't know what it is, you have no business asking for one.
- [Punitive Damages, DWI injuries, and Policy Limits](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/punitive-damages-dwi-injuries-and-policy-limits/) - DWI injury claims have a higher than average settlement/verdict value in North Carolina because of one thing: Punitive damages.
- [Medical Bills and Auto Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medical-bills-and-auto-accidents/) - "How do I pay my medical bills after an auto accident?" It ain't easy. Read this to learn more.
- [Doughnuts and Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/doughnuts-and-injury-claims/) - Doughnuts are great. Injuries suck. How do they come together?
- [Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough NC Traffic Tickets](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/orange-county-chapel-hill-carrboro-hillsborough-nc-traffic-tickets/) - You don't want to give more money to insurance companies. Insurance companies are @$$#()!3$.
- [Attorney Advertising...where is this going?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-attorney-traffic-attorney/) - Personal Injury attorneys and Traffic (&DWI) attorneys are using advertising more and more these days. Are the non-traditional ads going to be the new normal?
- [How to Become a USAA Med Pay Adjuster](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-become-a-usaa-med-pay-adjuster/) - I am not fond of them.
- [Is this one frivolous?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/is-this-one-frivolous/) - Are all injury claims frivolous? Why don't we ever hear about frivolous defenses?
- [How do I get out of my traffic ticket?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-do-i-get-out-of-my-traffic-ticket/) - Wrong question. You're not likely to get out of it. If you call an attorney to check into your options, you would be doing yourself a favor.
- [North CarolinaTraffic Ticket Conundrums](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/north-carolina-traffic-ticket-conundrums/) - There are some strange inconsistencies in traffic law, especially in Wake County. Here are some examples for your befuddlement:
- [NASCAR and Wrongful Death claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nascar-and-wrongful-death-claims/) - If you get killed in a professional car race, or other sort of professional sport setting, would your heirs have a valid wrongful death claim?
- [Trucking Accidents and Recoverable Damages](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/trucking-accidents-money/) - If you were killed in an auto accident, how much money do you think your family should get? Do you think punitive damages should be limited?
- [Amusement Park Ride Safety Tips](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/are-amusement-park-injury-avoidance/) - Ever wonder how to stay safe on an amusement park ride? The first rule is don't get on one. But if you must...
- [More Money = Safer Car...surprised?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/more-money-safer-car-surprised/) - Want to know how to be safer on the road?
- [Stop Sign/Stop Light tickets - Orange, Chatham, Durham, Wake, Alamance Counties](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/stop-signstop-light-tickets-orange-chatham-durham-wake-alamance-counties/) - Don't just pay off a stop sign/stop light ticket! That's normally a bad call.
- [Slip & Fall Claims, Premises Liability, and Strict Liability](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/slip-fall-claims-premises-liability-and-strict-liability/) - One of these things is not like the other. One of these things does not belong. Find out why a property owner may not be responsible for your injury.
- [3 Questions You Should Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/3-questions-you-should-ask-before-you-hire-a-lawyer/) - When considering hiring an attorney, what you really want to know is what they work on, how they work with you, and if they care about you after your case.
- [Save the Fox](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/save-the-fox/)
- [Coffee Burn Cases - Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/coffee-burn-cases-know-when-to-hold-em-know-when-to-fold-em/) - If you've been burned by a commercial cup of coffee, here's what you need to know before you rush out to hire an attorney.
- [What is NOT covered by Workers' Compensation in NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-is-not-covered-by-workers-compensation-in-nc/) - What is NOT covered by Workers' Compensation in NC? There is one big thing that most people don't know.
- [Should I give a statement to the insurance company?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/should-i-give-a-statement-to-the-insurance-company/) - No, you shouldn't.
- [Recovering Lost Wages in Injury Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/recovering-lost-wages-in-injury-claims/) - If you've been in an accident there are many types of damages that may be recoverable. You may have lost money from missing work, but how do you get it back?
- [But what about my car!?  Diminished Value Claims in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/but-what-about-my-car-diminished-value-claims-in-nc/) - If you have a newer car with limited mileage damaged in an accident its resale value can be affected. How can you recover that?
- [Injury Claim and No Health Insurance - Maybe not a problem](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-claim-and-no-health-insurance-maybe-not-a-problem/) - If you're injured in an accident and aren't sure how to pay for your treatment, call an attorney and talk to them about what options you may have.
- [Medical Liens on Personal Injury Settlements](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/medical-liens-on-personal-injury-settlements/) - What is a lien? What do I have to pay health care providers from my settlement? Here's what you need to know.
- [Hospital Infection Cases - When the Sick Get Sicker](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hospital-infection-cases/) - Is there always negligence when someone gets sicker after they get treatment from a health care provider? The answer is "no." Read on to find out why.
- [UNC Chapel Hill settles lawsuit by Willingham](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/unc-chapel-hill-settles-lawsuit-by-willingham/) - Tell me what you think about this. I want to hear from folks from State, Duke, UNC, and everyone else.
- [UPS work injuries: The 21st Century's Version of Salt Mines](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/ups-work-injuries-the-21st-centurys-version-of-salt-mines/) - Work place injuries at UPS often lead to workers' compensation claims. If you have a taxing job AND a Machiavellian employer, it's wise to seek legal counsel.
- [NC Train v. Truck Crash/Derailment - Who's to Blame?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/nc-train-v-truck-crashderailment-whos-to-blame/) - An Amtrak train derailed after hitting a massive truck in Halifax, NC. How does this happen in the space age and who is to blame for these injuries?
- [Trucker had no choice after vehicle became stuck](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/trucker-had-no-choice-after-vehicle-became-stuck/)
- [School Sports Injury Lawsuits - right or wrong?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/school-sports-injury-lawsuits-right-or-wrong/) - Should students injured in school sports be allowed to sue? Read up on this gymnastics claim and let me know your thoughts.
- [Don't pass stopped school buses.  Just don't. 'K?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dont-pass-stopped-school-buses-just-dont-k/) - "Is getting there 2 minutes faster worth maybe killing some kid?" The answer is, of course, "No."
- [The True Story of the McDonald's Hot Coffee Case](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-true-story-of-the-mcdonalds-hot-coffee-case/) - Please, if you live in America, watch this video to learn more. It's important you understand the facts before you judge. Always.
- [Suing for football injuries in NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/suing-for-football-injuries-in-nc/) - Will NC ever allow claims against kids sports organizations for long term injuries to participants?
- [Eat Fast Food?  Thirsty for bleach?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/fast-food-injury-claim/) - Believe it or not, people are accidentally served cleaning solution at fast food restaurants ALL the time. Those cases can be more complicated than you think.
- [Attorney's Ads are BS](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/attorneys-ads-are-bs/) - Learn why Attorney Ads are often such Bull***
- [Four Reasons you need a Personal Injury Attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/four-reasons-you-need-a-personal-injury-attorney/)
- [Sue the adulterer?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/sue-the-adulterer/) - NC law allows a jilted spouse to sue the person who had an affair with their spouse. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Thoughts? Talk amongst yourselves.
- [No Seat Belt = No Auto Accident Injury Claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/no-seat-belt-no-auto-accident-injury-claim/) - Should wearing a seat belt affect your recovery in an auto accident injury claim?
- [employers not paying wages - does this happen much?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/employers-not-paying-wages-does-this-happen-much/) - More stuff to incite comments.
- [Personal Injury Law - Industry Secrets Revealed](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-law-industry-secrets-revealed/)
- [Chapel Hill accident? Chapel Hill lawyer!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/chapel-hill-accident-chapel-hill-lawyer/) - If you have an injury claim in Chapel Hill, from an auto accident, dog bite, slip and fall, or whatever, consider this Chapel Hill attorney.
- [State Farm’s latest hex upon injury victims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/state-farms-latest-hex-upon-injury-victims/) - State Farm claims is making an incorrect, unsupportable, and unilateral interpretation of a new Rule of Evidence and is costing the victims of their insureds thousands of dollars.
- [PI attorneys, Exaggerating Claimants, or Insurance Companies…who is the bad guy? ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/pi-attorneys-exaggerating-claimants-or-insurance-companieswho-is-the-bad-guy/) - Attorneys, claimants, insurance companies....who is the bad guy? Let me know your thoughts.
- [Why does Allstate not want you to have a lawyer? ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-does-allstate-not-want-you-to-have-a-lawyer/) - Do you think insurance companies like it when injured people hire an attorney. Did you ever think why that bothers them? It's important for you to know.
- [The Top 3 Traffic Ticket Errors in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-top-3-traffic-ticket-errors-in-north-carolina/) - There are three things that people do more to mess up the handling of their traffic ticket in NC. Here they are...
- [How to handle your own traffic ticket in 4 easy steps](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-handle-your-own-traffic-ticket-in-4-easy-steps/) - This is the secret recipe to handling your own traffic ticket. It may take a little leg work but this is the way you can do it all by yourself without having to pay some silly attorney his silly fees!
- [I missed my court date for my traffic ticket](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/i-missed-my-court-date-for-my-traffic-ticket/) - Happens all the time. Not the end of the world if you miss your court date for your traffic ticket, but it does have consequences. Call me. It can be easy to fix, but you need to get on it now!
- [How to Handle Your Own Injury Claim: Part 4 What if none of that works?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-handle-your-own-injury-claim-part-4-what-if-none-of-that-works/) - Not a good idea, but for those still wanting advice on how to handle their own injury claim, here is part 4 of the series.
- [How to Handle Your Own Injury Claim: Part 3 Settlement Phase](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-handle-your-own-injury-claim-part-3-settlement-phase/) - This is the third in a series about handling your own injury claim. See previous posts for phases 1 and 2. Once again, it's not my recommendation you do this, but if you insist, this info will help.
- [How to Handle Your Own Injury Claim: Part 2 Treatment Phase](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-handle-your-own-injury-claim-part-2-treatment-phase/) - Once again, I don't think handling your own claim is always a good idea. But if you insist, this is part 2 of my handy manual on doing just that. Still, you should talk to an attorney!
- [The perfect Slip & Fall claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-perfect-slip-fall-claim/) - The perfect slip and fall claim looks like this. Watch now.
- [Dog Bite Law in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dog-bite-law-in-north-carolina/) - Learn more about Dog Bite Law in North Carolina. Click here.
- [Things you should consider in handling your dog bite claim.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/things-you-should-consider-in-handling-your-dog-bite-claim/) - Here are some important things you should consider about your dog bite claim.
- [What is a Pharmacy Error Claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-is-a-pharmacy-error-claim/) - Do you want to know more about a Pharmacy Error Claim? Then click here.
- [What makes a worker's compensation claim in North Carolina?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-makes-a-workers-compensation-claim-in-north-carolina/) - Want to know what makes a worker's compensation claim in North Carolina? Click here!
- [What do I get from a worker's compensation claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-do-i-get-from-a-workers-compensation-claim/) - Do you wan to know what you could possibly get from a worker's compensation claim?
- [How is a Worker's Comp claim different from a liability claim?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-is-a-workers-comp-claim-different-from-a-liability-claim/) - Want to know more about workers comp vs a liability claim?
- [Traffic Tickets in Orange County, North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-tickets-in-orange-county-north-carolina/) - Want to know more about how to handle your traffic tickets in Orange County?
- [Traffic Tickets in Chatham County, North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-tickets-in-chatham-county-north-carolina/) - Want to know how to handle your traffic tickets in Chatham County, NC?
- [Traffic Tickets in Wake County, North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-tickets-in-wake-county-north-carolina/) - Want to know how to handle your traffic tickets in Wake County, NC?
- [Traffic Tickets in Alamance County, North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-tickets-in-alamance-county-north-carolina/) - Every county is different. Want to know how to handle traffic tickets in Alamance County?
- [Traffic Tickets in Durham County, North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-tickets-in-durham-county-north-carolina/) - Every county is different. Want to know what Traffic Tickets are like in Durham County?
- [What can a speeding ticket do to you?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-can-a-speeding-ticket-do-to-you/) - Want to know what can a speeding ticket do to you? Click here to find out.
- [What is a PJC (or Prayer for Judgment Continued)?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-is-a-pjc-or-prayer-for-judgment-continued/) - What is a Prayer for Judgement Continued? Want to know? Click here to learn.
- [Should I pay off my ticket?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/should-i-pay-off-my-ticket/) - Do you want to know if you should pay off your ticket? Find out here.
- [Top 2 Reasons to hire an Attorney for Your Traffic Ticket](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/top-2-reasons-to-hire-an-attorney-for-your-traffic-ticket/) - Want to know why you should hire an attorney for your traffic ticket? Watch this video!
- [How to Handle Your Own Auto Injury Claim: Part 1 Set-up Phase](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-to-handle-your-own-auto-injury-claim-part-1-set-up-phase/) - It may not be the best idea to handle your own auto injury claim, but if you insist, here are some helpful tidbits.
- [Top Ten Insurance Company Tactics Used to Defeat Your Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/top-ten-insurance-company-tactics-used-to-defeat-your-claim/) - You should be worried about what adjusters will do to hurt your auto accident injury claim in North Carolina. Here are some tips about what to watch for, but the best tip is to call me!
- [Bicycle Safety Laws and Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/bicycle-safety-laws-and-personal-injury-claims-in-north-carolina/) - Ever wondered what the rights/responsibilities of drivers/bicyclists in NC were? Here ya go!
- [What does a personal injury case manager do? ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-does-a-personal-injury-case-manager-do/) - Who is actually working on your claim when you hire a big law firm? Most firms have "case managers" that do the work you thought your attorney would do. I don't. Read on!
- [Why is my claim taking so long to settle? ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-is-my-claim-taking-so-long-to-settle/) - People often ask, "How long is this going to take?" or "Why is it taking so long to settle my case?" This is an answer.
- [What does “injury attorney” mean, anyway? ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-attorney/) - What is the focus of Jeff's practice? What does "injury attorney" mean, exactly?
- [I’m in the hospital after an accident…what do I do? ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/in-the-hospital-after-an-accident-what-do-i-do/) - If you're in the hospital after an auto accident, slip and fall, or dog bite, there is a good chance I can come to you very, very quickly to discuss your options.
- [Why you need an attorney for a slip and fall claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-you-need-an-attorney-for-a-slip-and-fall-claim/) - Why you need an attorney for a slip and fall case in North Carolina. Watch the video to find out.
- [Slip & Fall/Premises Liability Law in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/slip-fallpremises-liability-law-in-nc/) - An explaination of Slip & Fall/Premises Liability Law in NC. Watch now.
- [Pain and Suffering documentation](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/pain-and-suffering-documentation/) - How to document you Pain and Suffering. Watch the Video.
- [Billed v. Paid](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/billed-v-paid/) - An explanation of the Billed vs. Paid New Law in North Carolina. Watch Now!
- [Contributory Negligence](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/contributory-negligence/) - Contributory Negligence explained. Watch the video!
- [Auto Insurance in a nutshell (liability, um, uim, med pay, no-fault/pip…)](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-insurance-in-a-nutshell-liability-um-uim-med-pay-no-faultpip/) - Auto Insurance explanations. What you need to know about your insurance as well as other drivers insurance coverage. Watch Now!
- [Why it makes sense to hire an attorney](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-it-makes-sense-to-hire-an-attorney/) - Learn why it makes sense to hire a personal injury attorney. Watch now.
- [The 5 best things you can do for your claim.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-5-best-things-you-can-do-for-your-claim/) - Here are the 5 Best things you can do for you auto accident claim. Watch Now!
- [The 5 worst things you can do for your claim.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-5-worst-things-you-can-do-for-your-claim/) - Here are the 5 worst things you can do for your auto accident claim. Watch the Video!
- [Should I handle my claim myself?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/should-i-handle-my-claim-myself/) - Are you wondering if you should handle your claim yourself? Find out the answer by watching this video?
- [What do you do if you’re in an auto accident?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-do-you-do-if-youre-in-an-auto-accident/) - Want to know what you should do if you are in an auto accident? Watch this video, it will help!!!
- [Meeting with a Lawyer - rules to live by](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/meeting-with-a-lawyer/) - A few tips on contacting and meeting with an attorney, or any professional for that matter.
- [Should I Hire an Attorney or a Traffic Ticket Lawyer Durham NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hire-an-attorney-traffic-ticket-lawyer-durham-nc/) - Call Jeffrey Howard at 919-919-2992 to find out if you need legal counsel from a traffic ticket lawyer Durham NC.
- [](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/durham-accident-attorney/) - In a city that has tons of attorneys, how do you narrow your choices when you are searching for advice?
- [Unsatisfied Clients - nobody bats 1000](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/unsatisfied-clients/) - How does an attorney end up with an unsatisfied client? Attorneys fail to satisfy clients when they don't understand and regulate a client's expectations.
- [Get Your Traffic Tickets Dismissed](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/dismissed-traffic-tickets-durham-nc/) - Contact Jeffrey Howard today for legal counsel to help you deal with your traffic tickets Durham NC.
- [Tractor Trailer, 18 Wheeler, Transfer Truck Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/tractor-trailer-18-wheeler-transfer-truck-accidents/) - Are transfer truck accident claims different from regular auto accident claims? Yes! Should you handle such a claim without an attorney? No!
- [Auto Accident Property Damage Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accident-property-damage-claims/) - Property Damage claims are a small part of an injury claim, but they can give you a big headache. Here are some helpful tips.
- [Personal Injury Attorneys Help](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-help/) - Personal Injury attorneys Durham NC help people get through all the processes involved in making claims. They help people get the strongest liability claim.
- [Jeffrey Howard – Personal Injury Insurance Durham NC Claims](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-insurance-durham-nc-company/) - Your insurance company is not just going to automatically handle your claim for you. You need an attorney for personal injury insurance Durham NC.
- [Cost to Hire Personal Injury Attorneys](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hire-personal-injury-attorneys-cost/) - Hiring Durham NC personal injury attorneys gives you the advantage of getting advice on how to proceed during every step of your claim.
- [Hire Personal Injury Attorneys Durham NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/hire-personal-injury-attorneys/) - Get advice from one of the more experienced personal injury attorneys before you proceed with your claim. Call Jeffrey Howard for professional advice.
- [Attorney to Handle Your Durham NC Personal Injury Insurance Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-insurance-claim/) - Handling a Durham NC personal injury insurance claim can cause you to miss out on some very important details. It's best to let a professional handle it.
- [A Traffic Ticket Attorney Durham NC Can Help Prevent Soaring Insurance Rates](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/traffic-ticket-attorney-durham-nc-insurance-rates/) - Jeffrey Howard, an experienced traffic ticket attorney Durham NC, can help you. A conviction can affect your insurance rates. Call today for legal advice.
- [What is a PJC Durham NC?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/should-i-use-pjc-durham-nc/) - Contact Jeffrey Howard for help in using PJC Durham NC, or if you should use them at all. Jeffrey Howard is available at 919-929-2992.
- [Who knew a crock pot could be dangerous?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/crock-pot-injury-claim/) - Companies that make appliances don't always design them to be as safe. Faulty design can result in injuries, and I might be able to help you with that sort of claim.
- [Chapel Hill Injury Attorneys](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/chapel-hill-injury-attorneys/) - Do you want a general practitioner or someone who focuses on the type of law you need?
- [How long is this case going to take?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/how-long-is-this-case-going-to-take/) - Wondering how long it takes to settle or litigate an injury claim? That depends...
- [Top 4 Things You Should Know about Wrongful Death Claims in NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/top-4-things-about-wrongful-death-claims-in-nc/) - 4 things you should know about wrongful death claims in North Carolina
- [Auto Insurance and Motorcycle Accidents](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-insurance-and-motorcycle-accidents/) - A brief explanation of some insurance issues involved in motorcycle accidents in NC.
- [DWT - Driving While Texting](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/driving-while-texting/) - A brief article on the dangers of driving while texting and how that relates to handling auto accident claims.
- [The BEST thing to do for your injury claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/the-best-thing-to-do-for-your-injury-claim/) - This is the number one thing you can do to set your injury claim up for success. And the bonus is it's probably good for your health!
- [What to do if you are in an automobile accident...](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-to-do-if-you-are-in-an-automobile-accident/) - A non-exhaustive list of tips to follow to help preserve your bodily injury claim if you are in an auto accident in North Carolina.
- [You've got Med Pay (well, maybe you do)!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/med-pay-nc-auto-accidents/) - You might have access to extra medical coverage if you are in an automobile accident in North Carolina.
- [Closed Head Injuries/Traumatic Brain Injuries and Auto Accidents ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/closed-head-injuriestraumatic-brain-injuries-and-auto-accidents/) - Head injuries can happen in even lower-end auto accidents. Don't minimize the impact of your injuries.
- [Chatham County North Carolina Traffic Tickets – What to expect, generally speaking…](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/chatham-county-north-carolina-traffic-tickets/) - Some points as to why you might want to hire an attorney (namely me) for your Chatham Co. NC traffic ticket.
- [North Carolina Traffic Tickets – When is it a good idea to pay off a speeding ticket?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/north-carolina-traffic-tickets-when-is-it-a-good-idea-to-pay-off-a-speeding-ticket/) - Paying off a speeding ticket normally isn't a good idea in North Carolina. There can be nasty consequences to paying off a speeding ticket.
- [Orange County North Carolina Traffic Tickets – What to expect, generally speaking…](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/orange-county-north-carolina-traffic-tickets/) - Information on what to expect with an Orange Co. NC speeding ticket and why you might need an attorney
- [Alamance County North Carolina Traffic Tickets – What to expect, generally speaking…](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/alamance-county-north-carolina-traffic-tickets-info/) - What to expect if you have an Alamance County traffic ticket and why you might need an attorney.
- [5 Ways to Ruin your NC Auto Injury Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/5-ways-to-ruin-your-nc-auto-injury-claim/) - A quick list of 5 mistakes you should avoid if you are in an auto accident in NC.
- [What happens when I miss my court date for my traffic ticket? ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-happens-when-i-miss-my-court-date-for-my-traffic-ticket/) - What happens when you miss your court date for your traffic ticket in NC? Bad things!
- [...and this is why my profession exists.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-personal-injury-attorneys-exist/) - For anyone who might think that personal injury claims are all about gain, here's a case that might make you think twice.
- [Injury Settlements for Minors in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/injury-settlements-for-minors-in-north-carolina/) - A brief discussion regarding the settlement of injury claims for victims under the age of 18 in North Carolina, including when and why judicial approval of these settlements may be warranted.
- [Chatham County, North Carolina Traffic Tickets...What to expect, generally speaking](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/chatham-county-north-carolina-traffic-ticketsg/) - information on Chatham County North Carolina traffic tickets, and why you might need an attorney to help
- [What does my personal injury attorney do for me? ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-does-my-personal-injury-attorney-do-for-me/) - A summary of the general duties of a personal injury attorney at the different phases of a claim.
- [New Personal Injury Legislation - Billed v. Paid and what it means](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/new-personal-injury-legislation-billed-v-paid-and-what-it-means/) - What does "billed v. paid" mean? You'll find out here and why it's a bad thing.
- [Bicycle Safety in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/bicycle-safety-in-north-carolina/)
- [North Carolina Traffic Tickets – What an Attorney Can Do For You](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/north-carolina-traffic-tickets-what-an-attorney-can-do-for-you/)
- [Judge's remarks to the Shoe Bomber at sentencing](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/judges-remarks-to-the-shoe-bomber-at-sentencing/)
- [No more attorney jokes, please.  Stop the hate!](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/no-more-attorney-jokes-please-stop-the-hate/)
- [Lawyer Jokes Make Me Sad](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/lawyer-jokes-make-me-sad/)
- [Why Slip & Fall Claims in North Carolina are so darn difficult.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/why-slip-fall-claims-in-north-carolina/)
- [Meaning of “Injury by accident” under NC Workers’ Compensation Law](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/meaning-of-injury-by-accident-under-nc-workers-compensation-law/)
- [Contributory Negligence - a quick explanation](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/contributory-negligence-a-quick-explanation/)
- [A guide to riding a bicycle on NC roads](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/a-guide-to-riding-a-bicycle-on-nc-roads/)
- [Independent Contractor or Employee? ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/independent-contractor-or-employee/)
- [Basic Primer on Dog Bite Claims in North Carolina](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/basic-primer-on-dog-bite-claims-in-north-carolina/)
- [Is it safe to pay off my traffic ticket?](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/is-it-safe-to-pay-off-my-traffic-ticket/)
- [Burden of Proof in Civil Claims in North Carolina (particularly auto accident claims)](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/burden-of-proof-in-civil-claims-in-north-carolina-particularly-auto-accident-claims/)
- [Legaleze 101 Ep 8 Dog Bite claims in North Carolina ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/legaleze-101-ep-8-dog-bite-claims-in-north-carolina/)
- [Legaleze 101 Ep 7 Injury by Accident in NC Workers' Compensation Law ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/legaleze-101-ep-7-injury-by-accident-in-nc-workers-compensation-law/)
- [Legaleze 101 Ep 6 PJC or Prayer for Judgment Continued and NC Traffic Tickets ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/legaleze-101-ep-6-pjc-or-prayer-for-judgment-continued-and-nc-traffic-tickets/)
- [Legaleze 101 Ep 5 Burden of Proof in NC injury claims ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/legaleze-101-ep-5-burden-of-proof-in-nc-injury-claims/)
- [Legaleze 101 Ep 4 Underinsured Motorist Coverage in NC Personal Injury Law](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/legaleze-101-ep-4-underinsured-motorist-coverage-in-nc-personal-injury-law/)
- [Legaleze Episode 3 Contributory Negligence in North Carolina Personal Injury Law](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/legaleze-episode-3-contributory-negligence-in-north-carolina-personal-injury-law/)
- [What is Subrogation](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/what-is-subrogation/)
- [Negligence in North Carolina Law](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/negligence-in-north-carolina-law/)
- [North Carolina Traffic Tickets – Consequences of Missing The Court Date](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/north-carolina-traffic-tickets-missing-the-court-date/)
- [PERSONAL INJURY LAW SECRET: What the insurance companies don’t want juries to know. ](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-law-secret-what-the-insurance-companies-dont-want-juries-to-know/)
- [ Auto Accident Adjusters May Undervalue Your Claim](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/auto-accident-adjusters-undervalue-your-claim/)
- [Chapel Hill Attorney Testimonial from Karen H](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/chapel-hill-attorney-testimonial-from-karen-h/)
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- [Chapel Hill Attorney Testimonial](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/chapel-hill-attorney-testimonial/)
- [Personal Injury Attorney Durham NC](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-durham-nc/)
- [Durham Personal Injury Attorney Testimonial](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/durham-personal-injury-attorney-testimonial/)
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- [A Quick Primer on North Carolina Worker's Compensation Rate Calculation](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/a-quick-primer-on-north-carolina-workers-compensation-rate-calculation/)
- [Jeffy vs. the Pedestrian, or A Pedestrian’s Responsibility When a Big Car is Moving](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/jeffy-vs-the-pedestrian-or-a-pedestrians-responsibility-when-a-big-car-is-moving/)
- [Want to know when you are going to die? If you are a North Carolinian, you may be immortal.](https://www.jeffreyhowardlaw.com/want-to-know-when-you-are-going-to-die-if-you-are-a-north-carolinian-you-may-be-immortal/)

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