North Carolina Car Accident Attorneys

Fighting Tirelessly to Protect Your Rights & Your Recovery

Have you or a family member been seriously injured in a car accident in North Carolina? Any type of vehicle accident—truck, motorcycle, SUV, etc.—may have serious consequences for victims, including physical injuries, financial problems, and emotional trauma. It’s important to consider your potential right to monetary compensation, as this may significantly improve your ability to rebuild and move on with your life.

Thousands of innocent people are killed and countless more are seriously injured in auto accidents every year. If you are the victim of a motor vehicle accident, it's in your best interest to speak with an attorney about your legal rights and options. A North Carolina car accident lawyer at Lanier Law Group can review the facts of your claim, speak with your insurance company, and help you get the claims process started.

Call (855) 757-4204 or contact us online today. If you are not able to make it to one of our multiple office locations, we can travel to you for your free consultation.

Your Rights After an Accident

Car accident statistics are rather disheartening. Every year, tens of thousands of people lose their lives and millions more are injured in these accidents. While the insurance company should pay you a lump sum for all expenses relating to the accident, in many cases, it’s not enough. As a car accident victim, you have legal rights that entitle you to compensation if you can establish that the accident was caused by the recklessness or negligence of another such as drunk driving, driving while tired, and texting while driving.

At our firm, we can help establish that another party was at fault and is thus liable for damages. Our objective is to help you recover the compensation needed for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, mental anguish, property damage, and more.

Damages You Can Recover from a Car Accident Claim

In North Carolina, there are several options for recovering compensation following a car accident. These are outlined in more detail below.

From The At-Fault Party's Insurance Company

• Property damage: If your vehicle was damaged during the accident, the at-fault party's insurance company is responsible for paying for the repairs and providing you with a rental car until your vehicle has been fixed. If your car was damaged beyond repair (the cost of repair exceeds 75% percent of the fair market value of the car), the at-fault driver's insurance company is required to pay you for what your car was worth.
• Bodily injury: Once you have completed all medical treatment for any injuries you sustained during the accident, the insurance company will usually settle your case for one lump sum. You may be entitled to seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, scars, and any permanent injuries.

From Your Auto Insurance Company

If you have automobile insurance, you should use it to the full extent that you have coverage.

• Medical Payment Coverage: If you have this coverage through your auto insurance, your insurance company should pay you the amount of your medical bills until you have reached the pre-selected coverage amount.
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage:If the at-fault driver does not have insurance, your insurance company should compensate you for your injuries as long as you have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage as part of your policy.
• Collision Coverage: If the at-fault party's insurance company takes a long time to accept liability, repair your car, or pay you for the total loss of your car, then you can use your collision coverage. Although you will have to pay the deductible, you can eventually recover it as soon as the at-fault party's insurance company accepts or is forced to accept liability.

Punitive Damages