Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Personal injury in NC covers any harm caused by someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or intentional act. This can include slip-and-falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, or car accidents. To recover compensation, the injured person must prove that another party was at fault. NC follows a “contributory negligence” rule, meaning if the injured person is found even 1% at fault, they may be barred from recovery. Compensation may include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future medical needs.
Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are life-changing harms that permanently affect a person’s ability to live and work as they did before. Examples include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, or amputations. In NC, these cases often involve higher compensation because damages cover long-term medical care, rehabilitation, loss of earning capacity, and lifelong pain and suffering. Family members may also recover for loss of companionship or support in certain cases.
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents in NC involve commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers and delivery trucks. Because of their size and weight, these crashes often cause severe or fatal injuries. Liability can be complex, involving the driver, trucking company, maintenance contractors, or even manufacturers. Compensation may include immediate medical costs, long-term care, lost wages, property damage, and wrongful death benefits if a loved one is killed. Federal trucking regulations also play a role in determining negligence.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are among the most common personal injury cases in NC. Victims can seek compensation if another driver’s negligence caused the crash. However, contributory negligence applies—if the injured driver contributed in any way (even slightly), recovery may be denied. Available compensation includes medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and in serious cases, future care needs. If a crash results in death, surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face unique risks on NC roads, often suffering serious injuries due to lack of protection. These cases may involve distracted drivers, failure to yield, or unsafe road conditions. Compensation works similarly to car accidents, but insurance companies sometimes unfairly blame motorcyclists. Recovery can include medical costs, lost wages, reduced quality of life, and permanent disability benefits. Helmets are required by NC law, and not wearing one can impact claims for head injuries.
Work Accidents
Workplace injuries in NC are generally handled through the workers’ compensation system rather than traditional lawsuits. This system provides benefits regardless of fault, covering medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability compensation. Injuries can range from falls and machinery accidents to repetitive stress injuries or occupational illnesses. Workers cannot usually sue their employer directly but may pursue third-party claims if another company or person contributed to the accident. Serious cases may qualify for permanent disability or lifetime benefits.
