Contributory Negligence in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer
In the state of North Carolina, we have contributory negligence. Contributory negligence maintains that if a person contributes to their own injuries in any way, they are not entitled to any compensation. In other words, if you are injured in an auto accident in which another party is 99% responsible for your injuries, and you are 1% at fault, you are still not entitled to any compensation because you contributed to your auto accident injuries.
North Carolina is one of those few states that still adhere to contributory negligence. Often times, insurance companies will attempt to have you admit that the incident was partly your fault. An experienced Raleigh personal injury lawyer from the Whitley Law Firm can assist you in your claim process and ensure that the right parties are held responsible.
Any admission of fault can severely affect any compensation received from being injured in an auto accident or in any situation related to personal injury law, such as a motorcycle accident, trucking accident, slip and fall accident or drunk driving accident. Dealing with insurance companies can be difficult, and a Raleigh personal injury attorney can be a very helpful guide.
For many people, the thought of hiring an injury lawyer gives the impression of large legal bills. However, the Whitley Law Firm offers a free consultation, and we work on a contingency fee basis. This means we do not take a fee unless we receive money on your behalf for your accident. With law offices in Raleigh, Kinston, New Bern, Greenville and Jacksonville, we take on personal injury claims throughout all of North Carolina.
Contact a Raleigh Accident & Injury Attorney Today!
Contact an accident or injury attorney at our offices today to schedule your initial consultation. We can provide much needed help in the time following an accident of any kind, so contact our offices as soon as possible by calling a Raleigh personal injury attorney at 1-800-598-0456 or contacting us online.