Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer

Our law firm represents clients injured in all types of accidents or other matters related to personal injury law in Raleigh and throughout all of North Carolina. We have offices in Charlotte, New Bern, Raleigh, Greenville, Jacksonville and Kinston and offer a free consultation with an attorney to see how we can help.

Personal injury is an area of law that deals with accidents and injuries caused by carelessness, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing. When a person is injured because of another's conduct, this may be grounds for a civil lawsuit in order to allow the victim to seek money that will help with medical bills, lost earnings and more. This can make all the difference in the victim's ability to rebuild, recover and move on.

Practice Areas

A Raleigh personal injury lawyer at our law offices is here to help you with any type of personal injury claim, including:

Auto Accidents
As North Carolina is a contributory negligence state, your ability to recover the compensation you deserve could be impaired. A Raleigh personal injury attorney could stand up for you in court in order to get you settlement you deserve for your injuries.

Bicycle Accidents
When a bicyclist is involved in a traffic collision, the injuries they sustain are usually very serious, even if the other vehicle was traveling at a low speed. Cars and trucks are not always aware of pedestrians and cyclists on the roads, but they are still responsible if there is an accident.

Boat Accidents
With the large amounts of lakes and coastline in North Carolina, boating accidents are a constant threat. If you were involved in an accident due to negligence, carelessness, or alcohol consumption, you should not be responsible for the medical costs and loss of wages incurred.

Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
Brain injuries are not always noticeable immediately after an accident, but some symptoms to look out for are loss of memory, loss of speech, and behavioral changes. Spinal cord injuries range from broken vertebra to paralysis. These injuries could lead to permanent disabilities and could prevent you from returning to work.

Car Accident Injuries
There are numerous types of car accidents injuries, but the most common injuries include: broken and fractured bones, whiplash or neck injuries, cuts, bruising, internal organ damage, amputation, burns, or injuries sustained by airbags and seatbelts.

Construction Accidents
Due to the many hazards that construction sites have, it is important that employers maintain health and safety standards in all their equipment. If you were injured because of the negligence or carelessness or your employer or another co-worker, you could have a case.

Contributory Negligence
This North Carolina law states that a person is not entitled to compensation if you were in any way to blame in your accident. Insurance companies will often attempt to convince people that they are partly to blame in their case so that they will not be able to claim any benefits.

Dangerous & Defective Products
If you have suffered because of a defective or dangerous product, you could be entitled to reimbursement for medical bills and any time you are unable to work. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that their products are fit for consumer use.

Dog Bites
A dog owner is liable for their pet if they intentionally allowed their animal to roam free at night. An owner is also liable if a god deemed dangerous injures of kills a person. Dog bit law in North Carolina is restrictive, so it is important that you allow a Raleigh personal injury attorney to fight for you in court.

Drunk Driving Accidents
When an individual chooses to drink and drive, they should be held responsible for their actions if they hurt another person. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that about 33% of all fatal traffic accidents occur because of alcohol.

Legal Malpractice
If you are treated unfairly or unprofessionally by a legal professional, you could be entitled to legal malpractice compensation. If you believe you have a case, please contact a Raleigh personal injury lawyer from our firm.

Motorcycle Accidents
As many drivers fail to be aware of anything but other cars, motorcyclists are put in a dangerous position. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists do not offer much defense against cars and trucks. If you or a loved one has been injured, contact our firm as soon as possible.

Nursing Home Negligence
Although there are many regulations in place to protect the elderly in nursing homes, it is not uncommon for these institutions to ignore these laws. Neglect, bed sores, falls, broken or fractured bones, and violation of the patient's rights are all examples of nursing home abuse.

Pedestrian Accidents
If you have been involved in an accident involving a car and pedestrian, a Raleigh personal injury lawyer from our firm could help. We could help you recover lost wages and secure you compensation for medical bills as well as rehabilitation costs.

Premises Liability
If you have been injured on someone else's property, the owner could be liable for damages. A property owner is responsible for maintaining proper health and safety standards as well as taking care of any hazards.

Pharmacy Malpractice
If you have been injured or suffered illness because of a pharmacy error, you could be facing very serious consequences. With the high volume of prescriptions that go through a pharmacy every day, employees have to be extremely careful.

Product Liability
Some manufacturers allow their products to be released on the market without first being properly tested. They are responsible for any product that causes injury or illness to consumers.

Slip & Fall
There are numerous causes for slip and fall accidents, including: spills, wet or slippery floors, defective stairs, poor lighting, etc. If the property owner failed to warn about the hazards or if they failed to uphold proper safety, they could be responsible for any injuries sustained.

Trucking Accidents
Truck under rides, jackknifes, tire blowouts, truck rollovers, and more can all lead to serious injuries and even death. If the truck driver or truck company failed to follow regulations, they could be facing severe consequences.

Types of Injuries
The types of injuries that can be sustained from personal injury cases are numerous. These include: brain & spinal cord injury, back injury, neck injury, internal organ damage, whiplash, and head injury. You could receive financial compensation for your damages so speak to a member of our firm today.

What to do After an Accident
There is a specific protocol that one should follow after they have been involved in an accident. By taking the appropriate steps right away, an injured person can have the best opportunity for receiving maximum compensation for their injuries.

Our Raleigh injury attorneys know that the aftermath of any accident or injury may be extremely difficult for you and your family to deal with. That is why we are committed to representing our clients' interests as we assist them with their personal injury claims.

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