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What to Do If You Are Injured in a Wilmington Auto Accident

A combination of village charm and cosmopolitan lifestyle has made Wilmington a preferred destination in recent years, both for businesses and visitors. The port town, now designated as a U.S. Coast Guard City, resounds with history from its colonial beginnings through World War II and up to the present day. Unfortunately, having doubled in size since 1990, Wilmington now has to deal with big-city problems, such as traffic congestion and a sharp spike in motor vehicle accidents.

If you are hurt in a car crash in the Wilmington area, trust Lanier Law Group, P.A. to fight for you. We can help you with every aspect of your car accident claim so that you can simply focus on getting the right medical treatment and moving forward with your life. Our heavyweight car accident attorneys in Wilmington have the skill and experience to pursue the maximum damage award possible for your injuries.

Request a free consultation today. Call (910) 613-6983 or submit an online contact form.

Proving Liability in Wilmington Car Crash Cases

New Hanover County experienced 5,622 motor vehicle accidents in 2015, according to the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center. These crashes injured 1,779 people, 21 fatally. The majority of the accidents—3,616—happened in Wilmington, where 1,270 people were injured and 13 died.

How many of those injured parties were compensated? That’s impossible to say, but under North Carolina’s strict contributory negligence law, getting the compensation you need after a car accident may not be easy.

As a car accident victim, you must prove two elements by a preponderance of the evidence:

Another party or other parties were at fault for the accident
You are completely free of fault for the accident

Defense attorneys sometimes accuse victims of contributory negligence, hoping the court will bar financial recovery on such grounds. Your attorney must be able to prove the defendant was negligent in causing the accident and defend you from any and all allegations of negligence. This takes significant knowledge, skill, and experience.

How Our Car Accident Attorneys in Wilmington Can Help

At Lanier Law Group, P.A., our Wilmington auto accident lawyers have extensive experience managing cases involving:

Head-on collisions
Rear-end collisions
Rollover accidents
Side-swipes
T-bone and side-impact crashes

Additionally, we conduct independent investigations to gather evidence of the defendant’s negligent or reckless driving. When someone else is responsible for our client’s car accident, our trial-tested Wilmington lawyers refuse to let any unfair blame get shifted onto our clients.

The most frequent causes of car accidents we see are:

Cellphone use
Speeding
Alcohol consumption
Failure to yield right of way
Following too closely
Unlawful passing
Abrupt lane change

We also often consult with accident reconstruction experts who gather data to determine whether factors such as speeding, running a red light, defective auto parts, or hazardous road conditions contributed to the crash.

Seeking Compensation to Cover the Full Extent of Your Car Accident Injuries

The majority of auto accidents only involve property damage, not bodily injury. But high-speed collisions on major highways and roads—such as US 17, US 74, US 76, and US 421—can cause severe, permanently disabling injuries. Every car accident victim deserves fair compensation, but victims who are looking at a lifetime of hardship depend even more on a fair settlement or verdict.

Our Wilmington car accident lawyers are prepared to assist victims of catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, crushed bones, spinal trauma and paralysis, severe burns, internal organ damage, and loss of limb. We understand that such victims require full compensation for all their damages, including pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, future support, and future medical expenses. We often consult with qualified experts in healthcare, psychology, rehabilitation, and finance to create a clear and complete picture of the impact your injuries have had and will continue to have on your life. This complete picture is part of the compelling case we build in our efforts to help you recover the full compensation you deserve.

Our Wilmington office is conveniently located at 1213 Culbreth Drive, Suite 202, one block north of Eastwood Road and a quarter mile south of Mayfaire Town Center.

Call us today at (910) 613-6983 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. There are no fees unless/until we recover compensation for you.

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*Featured Case Results, Settlements, & Trial Wins From Our Attorneys

$5.95 Million

Permanent Brain Failure

Our client had a brick fly off of a utility trailer and go through their windshield and hit her on the face.

$4.8 Million

Settlement

A case with multiple plaintiffs who were potentially exposed to a deadly disease while in the hospital.

$4.3 Million

Head-On Collision

Personal injury litigation settlement for a client who was involved in a head-on collision with a commercial tractor-trailer.

$3.1 Million

Birth Injury/Hypoxic Brain Injury

The OB doctor’s negligence caused a delay in the baby’s birth which resulted in the baby suffering of a severe hypoxic brain injury.

$1.8 Million

Litigation Settlement

Our client was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a meat truck.

$1.375 Million

Medication Overdose/Hospital

Our client died following an overdose of medication that occurred as a result of the negligence of the nursery staff while they were in the hospital.

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Featured Reviews, Testimonials & Results

"20 out of 10 stars."

There are times in your life you are so hurt and feel life has a grudge against you. Nothing in your life is going right. I lost the most important person in my life to death, of which I knew mistakes were made because I witnessed it with my own eyes. When you contact a law group you most of the time get all business and a matter of fact conversation. I want all to know that from the first phone call they listened to my lengthy story, sobbing most of the time with so much compassion. They never made any promises but offered assurances that no stone would be unturned. They fulfilled every word they said. They restored faith that I had lost. Until you are in a position like mine you can never know how invaluable Lanier Law Group is. They were wonderful while maintaining their professionalism. They treated me like a family member. They really do care about their clients. But most of all they are the best at what they do. I worked in the court system for years so I knew how attorneys and law firms basically operated. Understanding the law and it’s interpretation is the ultimate key to winning any case. Also know that if an attorney/attorneys study and review your case and know that you don’t have a chance in a court of law and are big enough to tell you that instead of giving you false hope, you then my friend have a group with valuable shared values. I have so much respect for everyone in this Law Group. I recommend Lanier Law Group, P.A. to anyone who needs representation, they are in your corner. 20 out of 10 stars.

- Diane W.

"Lanier Law Group will always be the choice for me and all my family members"

I started working with Lanier Law Group in 2020 on my Social Security Disability case. They from start to finish were awesome. My case manager Janet Hanks and attorney, Ashley Sappenfield were always available to answer all my questions. I did not have to do much but sit back and let them handle whatever was needed. My case took too long (2 years) and if I did not have Janet and Ashley My case would still not be approved. I would recommend Lanier to anyone to get the job done and approved. Do not go to another firm with your case, who promise the world and do not see it to completion and do not think another firms would have worked as hard as they did on my case. Lanier Law Group will always be the choice for me and all my family members to handle any cases of this type and other legal services they provide. They went above and beyond!

- Phillip J.

"So thankful for your expertise and professionalism"

Mrs. Gonzalez did an awesome job of explaining everything in detail and keeping me informed on the status of my case. Despite poor customer service with the insurance company, Mrs. Gonzalez was able to fix what they could not. Mrs. Gonzalez was very helpful with helping me understand things that I was not aware of when dealing with insurance claims. I am so thankful for her expertise and professionalism.

- Mario H.

"Always ready to answer any questions I may have"

The staff kept me well informed in a more than timely manner and was always ready to answer any questions I may have.

- Timothy M.

"The Lanier Law Group provided excellent customer service!"

The Lanier Law Group provided excellent customer service! My main contact was Denise.

- Malinda P.

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Take Control of Your Case Today With the Help of Lanier Law Group

We Never Back Down

Our attorneys are confident taking cases to trial and will always seek to maximize your compensation.

We're Here For You 24/7

Regardless of when you contact our firm, we're here to make sure that you get the answers you need. We also offer weekend appointments and consultations.

We're In Your Corner

Every case we take on has a team of dedicated professionals assigned to make sure that we're delivering the best possible service and results.

We Come Prepared

After an injury, every second counts. We are available to meet with you in person, virtually, or at your location to provide the highest quality legal counsel.