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Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyers

Fighting to Hold Negligent Parties Accountable

Lanier Law Group, P.A. offers comprehensive personal injury representation local residents of Raleigh, NC and all surrounding areas. Founding attorney, Lisa Lanier, has earned a Distinguished Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and offers trustworthy advice as you seek a fair legal resolution. No matter how you were injured, our dedicated Raleigh personal injury attorneys will work tirelessly to help maximize your compensation.

Reach out to us today for a free consultation at our Raleigh office at (919) 583-6414. Se habla español.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Personal injury refers to a legal term that encompasses a wide range of injuries or harm suffered by an individual due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another party. When someone is injured in such a manner, they may have the legal right to seek compensation for their losses, which can include medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. Personal injury cases can vary widely in nature, and they can be resolved through negotiations or litigation in civil courts.

Here are common types of personal injury cases:

Car Accidents: These cases involve injuries resulting from collisions between automobiles. They can be caused by factors like distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, or reckless behavior.
Motorcycle Accidents: These cases involve injuries sustained by motorcyclists due to accidents with other vehicles or hazardous road conditions.
Truck Accidents: These cases involve accidents with large commercial trucks, such as semi-trucks and tractor-trailers, often leading to severe injuries or fatalities due to their size and weight.
Catastrophic Injuries: These cases encompass severe, life-altering injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and severe burns.
Medical Malpractice: This involves injuries or harm caused by medical professionals’ negligence or errors, including misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, medication errors, or birth injuries.
Birth Injuries: These cases involve injuries to newborns or mothers during childbirth, often due to medical negligence or mishandling of labor and delivery.
Nursing Home Abuse: These cases involve harm or neglect suffered by residents in nursing homes or long-term care facilities, including physical abuse, neglect, or inadequate care.
Premises Liability: This type of case involves injuries sustained on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions, such as slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, or defective premises.
Product Liability: These cases revolve around injuries caused by defective or dangerous products, including design defects, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings.
Sexual Abuse: Personal injury cases can arise from sexual abuse or assault, and they may involve both civil and criminal legal proceedings.
Work Accidents: Injuries that occur in the workplace due to unsafe conditions, employer negligence, or coworker misconduct can result in personal injury claims.
Wrongful Death: When a person dies due to another party’s negligence or wrongful actions, their surviving family members may bring a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation for their losses.

We also assist clients with Social Security disability and workers’ compensation claims.

People can be injured in an innumerable amount of ways, but you can be confident that our Raleigh personal injury lawyers are prepared for your case.

Personal Injury Laws in North Carolina

North Carolina follows a “fault” system when it comes to accidents and personal injury claims. This means that when someone is injured in an accident, the person at fault for the accident (or their insurance company) is typically responsible for covering the injured party’s damages.

To win a personal injury lawsuit in North Carolina, you generally need to prove the following elements:

Duty of Care: You must show that the at-fault party owed you a duty of care. For example, drivers have a duty to obey traffic laws and drive safely.
Breach of Duty: You must demonstrate that the at-fault party breached their duty of care, such as by violating traffic laws, driving recklessly, or acting negligently.
Causation: You need to establish a direct causal link between the at-fault party’s breach of duty and your injuries. In other words, you must prove that your injuries were a result of the accident.
Damages: You must provide evidence of the damages you suffered as a result of the accident, such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.

North Carolina follows a legal doctrine known as “contributory negligence” when it comes to personal injury cases. Contributory negligence is a legal principle that can significantly impact the outcome of a personal injury lawsuit. Under this doctrine, if a plaintiff is found to have contributed to their own injuries, even in a small way, they may be completely barred from recovering any compensation from the defendant, regardless of the defendant’s degree of fault.

Seeking Full Compensation for Your Injuries & Damages

People who have been hurt due to the carelessness or misconduct of others may be entitled to compensation for damages such as medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other types of harm. We are seasoned trial advocates and skilled negotiators who are often able to deliver a substantial financial recovery through a settlement.

However, if the liable party refuses to settle for a fair amount, our Raleigh personal injury lawyers are fully prepared to take your case to trial in order to fight for the full compensation you are owed.

Why Do I Need a Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer?

After suffering a serious injury, you may be tempted to work solely with the insurance company in order to receive a settlement as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the insurance company is not on your side. They put their expensive defense attorneys and extensive resources to work on disproving your claim in order to minimize the amount of compensation they have to pay out.

Having a personal injury lawyer on your side who is experienced and formidable can help you receive a much higher settlement than you could have received on your own. A higher settlement, or jury verdict if the case proceeds to trial, means more of your injury-related expenses covered so that you can get back to the life you want sooner.

When Should I Contact a Personal Injury Attorney in Raleigh?

Typically, the laws of North Carolina allow victims or their family members three years to file a lawsuit for personal injury or wrongful death damages. However, it is best to take quick action so that your attorney can collect evidence and witnesses can be located that support your claim. There is no need to wait. A Raleigh personal injury attorney from our firm offers a free initial consultation so you can learn about the possible legal merits of your claim.

Put a Heavyweight in Your Corner

Lanier Law Group, P.A. represents personal injury clients in the Triangle and throughout North Carolina. If you have been hurt due to someone else’s carelessness or intentional conduct, schedule an appointment at our Raleigh office, located about a mile and a half east of Shelley Lake Park.

A skilled member of Lanier Law Group, P.A. is standing by to take your call and advise you on your case. Call (919) 583-6414 or contact us online today to get started on your case.

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207 W Millbrook Rd, Suite 215
Raleigh, NC 27609

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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.