Car accident and injury FAQs.

Most clients do not pay legal fees up front. The firm typically handles injury cases on a contingency basis, which means the fee is a percentage of the recovery if compensation is obtained. Every cost is explained during the consultation, and the consultation itself costs nothing.

Get medical treatment right away and call law enforcement so there is an official report. If you can, take photos of the scene and get contact information from witnesses. Talking to an attorney early helps keep evidence from getting lost and helps you avoid mistakes when the insurance companies call.

North Carolina follows strict contributory negligence, which means that even a small share of fault can affect what you recover. Insurance companies often look for ways to shift blame so they can deny a claim. The firm looks at the police report, witness statements and the other evidence from the crash.

It depends on how serious the injury is, how long the medical treatment lasts and how much the insurance company cooperates. Some cases settle within a few months. Others take longer if a lawsuit becomes necessary.

The firm usually advises against giving a statement to an insurer before you have had legal guidance. Adjusters are trained to keep payouts low and may use your own words against you. Speaking with an attorney first lets the firm handle those communications and protect your claim from being undervalued early on.

Compensation can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and the cost of future care. In serious cases it can also include damages for long-term disability. What applies to you depends on your facts, so talk to an attorney about your own situation.

In most cases, yes, but time limits apply. North Carolina has a statute of limitations that generally restricts how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. The firm reviews the timeline carefully so a deadline is not missed.

You may still be able to seek compensation through your own uninsured motorist coverage. These claims can be complicated and are often disputed. The firm helps clients with uninsured driver cases and negotiates with the insurers involved.

Most cases are resolved through negotiation without a courtroom appearance. The firm prepares every claim as if a trial were possible, so you have representation that is ready to litigate if that becomes necessary.