Charlotte Car Accident Lawyers
Experienced Legal Representation in North Carolina
Car accidents are the most common cause of personal injury claims. Unfortunately, they happen by the millions all across the U.S. every year. Most of these accidents occur in major cities with their high-density traffic such as Charlotte. They have many causes, most of them human error, such as drivers driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or plain inattention while driving. When these negligent and careless behaviors lead to an accident that results in injuries and property damage to victims, they fall under personal injury law.
Getting the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled under the law is not always an easy task. This is especially true when you are hurt, traumatized, and trying to recover. You may have little time or attention for handling the details of an accident claim. Furthermore, you will be dealing with an insurance company that generally wants to give you a lowball offer or may try to deny or delay your claim. That is why you need the services of a Charlotte car accident attorney who can aggressively represent you against such treatment and level the playing field.
Hurt in a car accident? Call Wooden Bowers at (704) 327-5944 for a free case evaluation or send us your contact information online.
Understanding Car Accident Cases in North Carolina
Car accidents can be caused by various kinds of negligent or careless behavior, including the following:
- Drunk driving
- Texting while driving
- Engaging in other cell phone activities while driving
- Speeding
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Tailgating
- Improper turns
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Distracted driving that includes eating, drinking, grooming, reading maps, adjusting devices, and other attention-grabbing actions while behind the wheel
Common Injuries from Car Accidents
Car accidents are unfortunately common and can result in a range of injuries, from minor scrapes and bruises to life-altering disabilities. Here are some of the most common injuries that people can sustain from a car accident:
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
- Cuts and lacerations
- Psychological trauma
It is important to seek medical attention immediately after a car accident, even if you do not feel any pain or discomfort. Some injuries may not be noticed until after the accident. Seeking prompt medical treatment can help to prevent further damage and ensure you receive the care you need to make a full recovery.
Compensation for Car Accident Damages
When these kinds of actions lead to your injuries, you deserve to be compensated for all your damages. Those damages can include both tangible ones, such as medical bills, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses as well as intangible damages. Putting a number on intangible losses such as your pain and suffering, emotional anguish, or loss of enjoyment of life can be a daunting task as well as accurately predicting what any damages will be in the future. You may require ongoing medical treatment or care that could go on months or even years. This is especially true in cases where injuries are catastrophic, such as in brain and spinal cord injuries where permanent disability often occurs. Your vehicle may have been damaged as well, lowering its resale value in the future even after repairs. These are examples of the kinds of considerations that must be reviewed in any car accident case.
A personal injury lawyer who deals with these kinds of civil cases on a daily basis will be experienced in dealing with all these facets of your personal injury case from determining and document fault to assessing your damages. Furthermore, your attorney will have the leverage needed to negotiate a fair settlement that you might not have on your own. It is a well-known fact that car accident victims represented by an attorney recover more compensation than those lacking such representation.
Contact a Charlotte Car Accident Attorney Today
Ensure that you are not left without the financial resources you need to recover as fully as possible in the wake of a car accident. At Wooden Bowers, you can discuss your case for free with a civil trial lawyer who understands how these cases work and what you may be up against when dealing with an insurer. Our firm is dedicated to getting you the results you need in the aftermath of a serious car accident. Let us put to use our legal skills, knowledge, and resources to help you.
Contact us at (704) 327-5944 to learn more about how we can assist you today.
