If you or a family member was seriously injured by a car accident in North Carolina? Every type of accident involving a vehicle -- truck or motorcycle or SUV etc.--may result in serious harm to victims, such as financial difficulties, physical injuries as well as emotional trauma.
It's crucial to take into consideration the possibility of monetary compensation since this could dramatically improve your chances of being able to rebuild and get on in your new life.
A lot of innocent victims are killed, and thousands of others are seriously injured in car accidents each year. If you've been the subject of a motor vehicle crash it's important to consult with an attorney regarding your rights under the law and what options you have.
The North Carolina car accident lawyer at Lanier Law Group can look over the details of your claim, discuss it with your insurance company and assist you in getting the claims process going.
"She addressed all my concerns and was determined to secure the most favorable settlement"
- Cheryl P.
Statistics on car accidents are troubling. Every year, tens of thousands of people are killed in accidents. lives and millions are injured as a result of these accidents.
Although insurers are required to give you the entire amount for costs related to the incident in many cases, the amount isn't enough.
If you are a victim of a car crash you are entitled to legal remedies which allow you to claim compensation if you prove the cause of the accident through the negligence or recklessness of another person, for example driving drunk, driving when exhausted, or the use of text messages while driving.
We at our firm will help you determine whether a person was responsible and therefore is liable for the damages.
Our aim is to help you obtain the necessary compensation to cover medical expenses and lost income as well as pain and suffering, emotional distress as well as property damage, and much more.
Permanent Brain Failure $5.95 Million
Our client had a brick fly off of a utility trailer and go through their windshield and hit her in the face.
Head-On Collision $4.3 Million
Personal injury litigation settlement for a client who was involved in a head-on collision with a commercial tractor-trailer.
Litigation Settlement $1.8 Million
Our client was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a meat truck.
Pedestrian Accident $1.2 Million
A settlement against a trucking company that struck a pedestrian led to amputation.
Truck Accident $993,135.67
A trucking company's driver crashed an 18-wheeler into the side of our client’s car as she attempted to make a left turn.
T-Bone Accident $650,000
Our client's vehicle was t-boned and then rolled over several times.
Rear-End Collision $470,000
Settlement for a client who was driving a box truck and was rear-ended by an RV and then pushed into the car in front of him.
Head-on Motorcycle Accident $457,963.57
Settlement of Greenville area head-on motorcycle accident case in which the client had to be airlifted to the hospital.
Head-On Collision $400,000
Settlement for a client who injured his knee when an at-fault crossed the centerline and struck our client's vehicle head-on.
Rear-End Collision $355,000
Settlement for a client who suffered shoulder and neck injuries after being rear-ended and pushed into a car in front of him.
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In the state of North Carolina, there are numerous options for recovering damages following a car accident. The options are explained in greater detail below.
From The At-Fault Party's Insurance Company
- Property damage: If your vehicle was damaged in the collision the insurance company of the party at fault company is accountable for paying for repairs and will provide you with a car rental until the vehicle is repaired. If your vehicle was damaged beyond repair (the repair cost is greater than 75% of the market fair value for the vehicle) the at-fault driver's insurer must pay you the value of your car was worth.
- Bodily injuries:Once you have completed all medical treatments for any injuries sustained in the incident The insurance company typically settles your claim for a lump amount. You could be entitled to claim compensation for medical expenses, loss of income or income, pain and suffering, mental trauma, disfigurement, injuries, and another permanent injury.
From Your Auto Insurance Company
If you own car insurance and you have it, you must take advantage of it to the maximum extent you are covered.
- Medical Pay Protection:If you have this insurance through an auto policy, the insurance company will pay the cost of medical bills you incurred until you've reached the coverage amount you selected.
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage: If the at-fault driver does not have insurance, your insurance company should compensate you for your injuries as long as you have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage as part of your policy.
- Collision coverage:If the at-fault party's insurance company has a long time before they accept responsibility, fix your vehicle, or reimburse you for the complete loss of your vehicle, then you can use your collision insurance. While you'll have to be responsible for the cost of the deductible but you could get it back once the insurance company for the at-fault person accepts or is required to accept responsibility.
Punitive Damages
As well as compensatory damages you could be able to claim punitive damages when you establish that the person at fault was reckless or negligent.
The most common demand for punitive damages is when the driver who was at fault was reckless or drunk or impaired due to alcohol, or other drugs.
Contacting Insurance Companies after an Accident
The most important to keep in mind is that the insurance company of the other driver company is not in your corner. Their goal is to settle your claim fast and with as little cost to them as possible.
That means they could take every step to deny you the right to compensation, or persuade you to agree to an amount in a lump sum that is much less than the amount you could be able to receive with the assistance of an attorney.
Time Limit for Filing a Claim in North Carolina
Every personal injury claim has deadlines, also known as"the statute of limitations. If you are planning to file an action in civil court against the individual or company that caused your car accident, you must file your claim by your statute of limitation runs out otherwise your claim will be denied.
The law in North Carolina, time limitation for property damage and injury claimants in North Carolina is 3 years. In cases of the death of a driver families of the deceased are only given the time of two years to submit a claim for wrongful death.
Get in touch with Lanier Law Group as soon as you are able after an accident to ensure that your claim is filed before the time limit for filing expires. We have offices throughout North Carolina to best serve you!
- Asheville
- Raleigh
- Burlington
- Charlotte
- Durham
- Fayetteville
- Greensboro
- Greenville
- Jamestown
- Wilmington
- Winston-Salem
Contact us at (855) 757-4204 for an appointment for a no-cost consultation with our team of experts.
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