Ticket from an Accident in NC? Here’s 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 got a ticket for it, here’s how I would handle it:
First, make sure your auto insurance company is aware of the accident. Once a claim is set up, they’ll determine if they’re going to pay damages to the other side. If they are accepting liability, that will make things easier for you vis-a-vis the ticket.
Second, once they’ve resolved the property damage claim of the other party, get a letter from your insurance company stating the following info:
- they insured you at the time of the accident
- they HAVE PAID (past tense) the property damage of the other party(ies)
- and have them spell out the amount paid
Normally, though not always, that is enough to get your ticket dismissed in Orange County, NC. Just take that letter with you to your court date and knock on wood that will work. If the accident was more serious and/or if you have more serious charges, then it might not be as simple as that.
You will likely be concerned that your rates are going to go up now. They are.
Hopefully you don’t need me for this kind of thing, but if you want to hire me to deliver that letter instead of doing it on your own, I’m happy to talk to you (as long as I don’t represent the injured party already).
Call me at 919-929-299.
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