Residents of Raleigh, North Carolina recently had to deal with road closures thanks to a sinkhole. This unusual occurrence raises an interesting question to residents: Who pays for vehicle damaged caused by sinkholes? Unfortunately, the answer may not be the
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January 15th, 2021What Happens When a Medical Condition Causes an Accident
December 17th, 2020Determining fault in a car accident can be one of the biggest points of contention during a personal injury case. When a crash happens and a driver is drunk, on drugs, breaking major traffic laws by speeding or running stoplights,
Read MoreThe Unseen Effects of Auto Accidents: Trauma
December 4th, 2020Automobile accidents can cause more than physical damage to a person; the mental anguish experienced in the aftermath of a wreck can easily outweigh the pain of any bodily injuries incurred in a collision. This lasting impairment is often an
Read MoreCommon Cold-Weather Related Injuries
November 27th, 2020After another particularly brutal summer, a lot of us are looking forward to the winter months — especially those of us who work outside, considering the Carolinas’ sub-tropical temperatures and mild winters. Working under the hot summer sun, the dangers
Read More5 Most Common Wrongful Death Claims
November 20th, 2020As difficult a topic as it is, it’s important to be aware of the dangers that surround us and how to deal with the aftermath when those dangers take the life of a loved one. It’s far better to be
Read MoreWhy Do Most Accidents Occur So Close to Our Homes?
November 1st, 2020It’s an oft-repeated statistic, but it’s one that’s held true through the years: the vast majority of car accidents happen within a few miles of our homes. Usually, the idea is to advise caution on every trip, no matter how
Read MoreAuger & Auger Congratulates Fall 2020 Disabled Scholar Award Winner Ethan Berkovitz
October 24th, 2020At Auger & Auger, we observe our clients’ financial and legal challenges on a daily basis. Many times, the odds are against them, but our goal is to help them persevere. Individuals with disabilities face this type of adversity every
Read MoreHow Severe Weather Can Influence Personal Injury Cases
October 9th, 2020Bad weather can make an accident more likely, but it’s a particular problem when other drivers are being negligent. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident involving severe weather, chances are that someone’s poor driving decisions are largely to
Read MoreI Was a Passenger in a Car Accident, What Are My Rights?
August 5th, 2020When car accidents happen, the at-fault party must be identified so that all injured parties can receive compensation for their injuries. In 2017, North Carolina saw over 81,000 car-related injuries and over 1,400 deaths. South Carolina was the third-worst state
Read More3 Reasons to Install a Dashcam in Your Car
January 17th, 2020How using your smartphone as a dashcam can help protect you If a picture is worth a thousand words, then video is priceless. These days, everything is being recorded. With the ubiquity of smartphones, we have the ability to capture
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