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Semirog Law Firm, pllc is a personal injury and auto accidents law firm located in Charlotte and Matthews, North Carolina.   We are committed to providing quality legal services in a dedicated and cost-effective manner to all members of our community, regardless of race, gender, or national origin.

We have handled complicated litigation in the areas of personal injury, car wrecks, truck accidents, family and business law.  In addition, we have experience in real estate law and short-sale negotiations.

We offer standard and flexible billing arrangements for our clients, such as flat fee billing, hourly billing, and contingency fee billing depending on the type of legal matter.

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New Legislation for August 2015

Serge Semirog

August this year seems to be a quiet month for legislation.  In regard to automobiles, there is only one new change that you should be aware of: Senate Bill 345. 

This bill amends Chapter 20 of the North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to motor vehicles, and specifically adds a new section, 20-166.3, to clarify the maximum amount of time that the police may keep an impounded vehicle after a collision.  The section will read as follows:

"§ 20-166.3. Limit storage duration for vehicle damaged as a result of a collision.
(a) Limited Duration of Storage. – A motor vehicle that is towed and stored at the direction of a law enforcement agency following a collision may be held for evidence for not more than 20 days without a court order. Absent a court order, the vehicle must be released to the vehicle owner, insurer, or lien holder upon payment of the towing and storage fees.
(b) Application. – This section shall not apply to a motor vehicle (i) seized as a result of a violation of law or (ii) abandoned by the owner."

This new section will apply to any vehicles impounded after August 1st, 2015.  As a result, drivers cannot be deprived of their transportation for an unreasonably long time, or at least it got a lot more difficult to keep a motor vehicle for an extended period of time.  Senate Bill 345 clarifies the law and protects every day drivers from possible police abuse of the system. 

Remember to keep up-to-date on NC Legislation.  Have you seen the new laws on mopeds?

 


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