Car Accident Attorney in Charlotte

You may be wondering why you even need to speak with a lawyer after a car crash. Can’t you just file an insurance claim, receive the money you need to cover your expenses, and move on?

Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. Many insurance companies deny or delay valid claims. They may say your injuries were pre-existing, meaning you had them before the accident. They may try and argue that the crash in question was your fault. Or they may offer you a settlement that’s just a tiny fraction of your expenses, in the hopes that you’ll accept a quick check instead of filing a lawsuit to recover what you’re actually owed.

A car accident lawyer can fight for full and fair compensation on your behalf. These are just a few of the many tasks they’ll take on for you:

• Reconstruct the accident to determine liability
• Photograph the site of the crash
• Contact witnesses and collect statements
• Review police and medical records
• Consult with medical experts
• Build a persuasive case
• Negotiate with the insurance company’s legal team
• Present your case at trial (if necessary)

These are not tasks you want to carry out yourself. An experienced attorney will know the true value of your case, and they’ll know the best way to go about recovering that amount for you.

The victim of a car crash may not immediately realize the full extent of their physical and financial injuries. But attorneys know how devastating these events can be. Here are some of the crash-related expenses (or “damages”) they may fight for:

• Medical expenses (including hospital visits, medicine/treatment, and rehabilitation)
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity (if you can no longer do the same job because of your injuries)
• Loss of life’s enjoyment
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral expenses (in the event of a loved one’s death)

An attorney will fight not only for the compensation you need in the short term but for the expenses you’ll incur over the rest of your life. For example, if you’re going to have chronic back pain because of the crash, your lawyer will factor that into the settlement or jury award they seek.

Don’t go up against a big insurance company on your own. For over 30 years, Morgan & Morgan has been leveling the playing field for people injured in car crashes and other incidents, and we’ve recovered more than $20 billion for clients across all offices and practice areas. We’re tough, we’re experienced, and we know how to win.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a crash, contact our Charlotte office for a free, no-obligation case review. Don’t wait: In North Carolina, you have just three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

Reach out today to find out if you’re owed compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages.

Disclaimer: Cases may be referred to and handled by another law firm as referral counsel.