Car Accident Injury Claims in North Carolina
North Carolina Car Accident Attorney
At Lanier Law Group, we are dedicated to helping victims of car accidents in North Carolina seek compensation for their
injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages. After an accident, a victim may recover compensation from their own insurance company, as well as from the insurance company of the at-fault driver. The at-fault driver's insurance company is responsible for your property damage and all rental car expenses, as well as for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfiguring scars, and permanent disability. However, the at-fault party's insurance company will not typically pay damages for bodily injury until you have completed medical treatment. Until you have finished with your medical treatment, you can use your health insurance (if you have it) or your own auto insurance to help cover your medical bills. Your auto insurance can also be used to cover the cost of repairs, property damage, and rental car expenses if the at-fault party's insurance company is slow to accept liability for the accident.
Working with a North Carolina car accident lawyer is a helpful step to take if you would like guidance through the claims process and would also like to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected.
Filing a Car Accident Claim in Civil Court
A car accident victim may also recover damages in civil court if it can be proven that the person responsible for the accident was in some way negligent or reckless. In a car accident case, a driver can be found negligent and thus liable for the accident if he or she:
- Was driving under the influence (drunk driving)
- Ran a red light
- Ran a stop sign
- Was driving recklessly
- Was racing or drag racing
- Failed to adhere to traffic signs or signals
A lawsuit may also be filed against the vehicle manufacturer if a defect in the vehicle caused the accident to occur. Once negligence has been established, a victim could be awarded both compensatory and punitive damages for:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Decreased enjoyment of life
- Lost wages, benefits, pension
- Lost future wages
- Medical bills
- Future medical bills
- Property damage
Why a North Carolina Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one was recently injured in a car accident in North Carolina, trust the skilled legal team at our firm to help you try to recover maximum compensation. We have extensive personal injury experience, and have helped thousands of clients throughout North Carolina file injury claims and seek damages. Should you retain our services, you can depend on us to competently guide you through the claims process, and make sure any rights to compensation are protected and fought for at all times.
For more information about filing a car accident claim, please do not hesitate to contact a
North Carolina car accident attorney
today.