Your actions immediately after an accident can significantly impact your claim.
Before giving a recorded statement or accepting any settlement offer, contact an experienced personal injury attorney who can protect your rights and maximize your compensation.
In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is typically three years from the date of the accident. This means you have three years to file a lawsuit, or you may lose your right to seek compensation entirely.
Additionally, certain circumstances can shorten this deadline:
Waiting too long can hurt your case in other ways—evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and insurance companies may question the severity of your injuries. The best approach is to consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident. We can evaluate your specific situation, preserve critical evidence, and ensure all deadlines are met while you focus on recovery.
After an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for all the ways your life has been affected.
The total value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the clarity of fault, your medical treatment, and how the accident has changed your daily life. An experienced attorney can accurately assess the full value of your damages and fight to ensure you receive every dollar you’re entitled to.
A contingency fee arrangement means you don’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your case. You won’t pay anything out of pocket for our legal services, and you’ll never receive a bill if we don’t win.
Instead of charging by the hour or requiring an upfront retainer, personal injury attorneys who work on contingency only get paid if they successfully recover compensation for you—whether through a settlement or a court verdict. The attorney’s fee is a predetermined percentage of your recovery, typically ranging from 33% to 40% depending on the complexity of the case and whether it goes to trial.
This arrangement levels the playing field, allowing you to access experienced legal representation regardless of your financial situation.
Most personal injury attorneys also advance the costs of investigating and building your case (like expert witnesses, medical records, and court filing fees), which are reimbursed from the settlement or verdict only if you win. This means we’re as invested in the success of your case as you are—we only succeed when you do.
During your free consultation, we’ll explain our fee structure clearly so you understand exactly how payment works before you decide to work with us.
While you’re not legally required to hire an attorney after an accident, the reality is that insurance companies have teams of lawyers and adjusters working to minimize what they pay you—and they’re counting on you not knowing the true value of your claim.
Studies consistently show that accident victims who hire attorneys recover significantly more compensation than those who handle claims alone, even after legal fees are deducted.
An experienced personal injury attorney levels the playing field by:
Insurance adjusters often pressure unrepresented victims into accepting quick, lowball settlements before they understand the full extent of their injuries. Once you sign that release, you can’t go back for more money, even if complications arise later. A personal injury attorney protects you from these tactics and ensures you don’t settle for less than you deserve.
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