When Your Back Is Against The Wall

Burlington Personal Injury Lawyers

Serving Injured Individuals & Their Families Since 1997

Being involved in a sudden, unexpected accident or suffering harm as a result of another person’s negligence is a devastating experience. Afterward, you may find yourself unsure of how to proceed. Your focus should be on obtaining proper medical treatment and recovering—not on how you are going to be able to continue paying your bills and caring for you family.

All too often, however, these incidents bring not only physical and emotional challenges but also immense financial burdens for victims and their families. It’s important that you know that if your injuries/damages were caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek financial compensation by filing a personal injury claim. You should not have to face these challenges on your own, and the Burlington personal injury lawyers at Lanier Law Group, P.A. can help.

Since our law firm was founded in 1997 by Attorney Lisa Lanier, our team has been dedicated to representing the people of Burlington. No matter what type of personal injury claim you need to file, we can support you.

Contact the Burlington personal injury lawyers at Lanier Law Group, P.A. by calling (336) 361-2569 today.

How Lanier Law Group, P.A. Can Help

While victims of negligence have a legal right to collect compensation from at-fault parties, bringing a successful claim is not always easy. The liable party’s insurance company will often do everything they can to devalue or even outright deny your claim. At Lanier Law Group, P.A., we understand just how crucial it is that you’re fairly compensated for your medical bills, lost income/wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. To that end, we are prepared to fight tirelessly on your behalf, negotiating with the other side’s insurance adjusters and advocating for you at trial whenever necessary.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Burlington

With decades of experience, our Burlington personal injury attorneys are well-equipped to handle all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims. We also routinely assist clients with workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability issues, including initial filings and denied claim appeals.

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Whether you suffered devastating injuries following another person’s careless or reckless actions, or if another party’s negligence led to the tragic death of your loved one, Lanier Law Group, P.A. can help.

Understanding North Carolina’s Personal Injury Laws

If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s important to understand how North Carolina’s personal injury laws may affect your claim. These laws include the contributory negligence rule, the statute of limitations, and other legal principles that can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation.

Contributory Negligence Rule

North Carolina is one of the few states that follows the doctrine of contributory negligence, which is one of the strictest fault-based laws in the country. Under this rule, if you, the injured party, are found to be even 1% at fault for the accident that caused your injuries, you may be completely barred from recovering any compensation.

For example, if you were involved in a car accident where the other driver was speeding, but you were also distracted by your phone at the time of the crash, the other party’s legal team may argue that your distraction contributed to the accident. If they can prove that you were partially at fault, you might be unable to recover damages, even if the other driver was mostly responsible.

Statute of Limitations for Burlington Personal Injury Claims

In North Carolina, there is a statute of limitations that limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim. According to state law, you must file your claim within three years from the date of the injury. This applies to most personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip and falls, and other incidents where negligence is involved.

If you fail to file your lawsuit within this three-year period, you may lose your right to seek compensation altogether, regardless of how strong your case may be. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as in cases where the injury was not immediately discovered. In such instances, the statute of limitations may begin when the injury was discovered or should have reasonably been discovered.

For wrongful death claims, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of death. This shorter timeframe makes it even more crucial to act quickly if you believe that your loved one’s death was the result of someone else’s negligence.

Injured in the Burlington Area? Put a Heavyweight on Your Side.

If you were injured or suffered harm anywhere in North Carolina and you believe someone else is at fault, reach out to our Burlington personal injury lawyers. During a free initial consultation, we can evaluate your claim and determine the next steps you should take. Should you choose to work with us, we will do everything in our power to seek the maximum compensation you are owed.

There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you! Call us at (336) 361-2569 today to learn more. Se habla español.

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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.

We Never Back Down From a Fight

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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We Never Back Down

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

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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.

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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.