Hiring the Right Lawyer

Our policy is to ensure that each client gets the best representation and personal attention they deserve.

What Kind of Person Should Represent Me?

Finding and hiring the right lawyer for your North Carolina car accident can have a positive and significant impact on not only your case but on how you personally deal with the stress and problems related to your car accident. Knowing that you have engaged the services of a lawyer who truly understands your situation, cares about the outcome, and has the requisite legal experience can significantly reduce the emotional toll that involvement in a car accident may cause. Hiring the right lawyer for your car accident should help you to feel like a remarkable weight has been lifted from your shoulders.

It is advisable to engage the services of a lawyer with the personal and professional qualities that you need and desire to ensure a solid working foundation. Given that the attorney-client relationship is founded and stabilized on the idea of trust and confidence, your lawyer, or the person you are considering to become your lawyer, may become an active part of your life and markedly affect the direction of your car accident case and life in general.

Finding and hiring a lawyer is something that should be taken extremely seriously, and it is important to consider consulting with several lawyers before choosing one to represent your legal interests.

Before attempting to begin the process of finding and hiring the right lawyer, consider how you will decide whether a lawyer is right for you. How do you know whether to meet with a particular lawyer or not? How much does the perfect lawyer cost? Who will be responsible for paying attorney’s fees? How does the lawyer get paid?

While these issues are important and deserve consideration, you may wish to meet with several attorneys and discover whether or not you need legal representation at all. If it is determined that you do not, the attorney may be willing to suggest a plan of action so that you may proceed without representation. Finding the perfect lawyer may not mean hiring that lawyer right now.

If you utilize the advice and recommendations provided by this site, you will be able to traverse the stress and anxiety of this event with ease. Finding and hiring the perfect lawyer can ensure that you have the time and focus to concentrate on treating your physical and emotional injuries stemming from the accident so that you may spend less time worrying about the law and the insurance companies.

Contact our Durham attorneys today at (919) 887-7892 or fill out our online form.

Protecting Your Interests After a Car Accident

Deciding to consult and hire a lawyer for your North Carolina car accident claim can have a remarkable effect on the accident-related stress and anxiety you are feeling about your case. A major problem facing most car accident victims is that advice and information about what to do is available from a variety of sources with varying levels of authority.

Information on car accidents that was previously correct may no longer be true, or advice that is relevant in one state does not apply in another. This combination of a lack of correct information, inexperience, and general assumptions can drastically affect you and your case.

On the flip side, if you decide never to speak to an attorney about the insurance company’s offer for settlement or your medical records and treatment, you may inadvertently allow the opposing party to advocate for your interests. This is essentially the same as playing chess for money and letting the opponent tell you where you should move your next piece.

Without the benefit of legal advice, you may not receive the advantage of adequate representation. However, finding and hiring the right lawyer means finding a car accident lawyer that is able to take complicated legal principles and explain them to you so that you are able to comprehend what steps should or should not be taken.

Why You Need a Lawyer

Even if you have been with your insurance company for 30 years, now is not the time for compromise unless you fully comprehend the legal and factual issues surrounding your claim and case. If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to damages that you have not considered. To put this issue in perspective, it is probable that the insurance company has consulted with lawyers about how to pay you less for your injuries. After all, isn’t the insurance company in the business of collecting premiums and underpaying on claims in order to increase profits?

Too many car accident victims decide to wait and see what the insurance company has to say before speaking with a lawyer. It is a mistake to think that you can trust an insurance company, a mistake that the insurance companies are hoping that you’ll make. If you take a moment to consider what exactly has happened for you to need a lawyer, you will see that putting in the work to find and hire the right lawyer is a worthwhile investment.

While this website contains hundreds of pages of information related to North Carolina car accidents that you may need, it is strongly encouraged that you consult with at least one attorney to help you to understand the specific issues related to your injuries.

Can a Car Accident Lawyer Actually Help Me?

Possibly the most significant reason people wait to hire a lawyer is that they are uncertain about whether a lawyer should be consulted for their issue and when in the process a lawyer is needed.

A victim’s choice to not engage a competent lawyer often arises from a lack of familiarity with the law and the North Carolina car accident process. Unfortunately, there are no “do-overs” in the law, so having as much information as possible is extremely important.

Fortunately, most people understand the important role that lawyers play in the car accident claims process because of their relevant experience and legal knowledge. However, these very same individuals may be overly concerned that speaking to a lawyer will require a long-term commitment or are simply nervous to call and ask for help. Being involved in a car accident and dealing with the insurance company is very much like a complicated game of chess against a grandmaster. If you know some of the rules, and maybe even how to win, you will likely still lose the game in terrible fashion.

Consider for a moment the idea that lawyers can be as helpful in court as they are out of court. Receiving legal advice at the perfect time can assist you in solving numerous problems related to your North Carolina car accident claim. Finding and hiring the right lawyer may even mean a better outcome, avoiding having to file a lawsuit, or possibly even reducing the time required to recover from your car accident. If you determine that a car accident lawyer could help your legal situation, consider scheduling a consultation as soon as possible. If you decide to put off obtaining legal advice for your legal problem, you may be giving up more than you realize.

Your Consultation

There are several important signals that you should be aware of when meeting with a lawyer for a consultation. However, the most important signal is whether you start to feel that the lawyer may not be a person whom you can trust with your case. Moreover, if the consultation results in you feeling that the lawyer was not responsive to your legal needs, didn’t seem to listen to your concerns, or was distracted, consider continuing your search for different legal representation.

It is important that you only retain the lawyer who you know will protect your interests. Don’t feel pressured to sign any documents. Simply thank the lawyer for their time and call the next lawyer. Hiring the right lawyer may take a little bit of time, but making sure your case is taken care of properly should be the number one priority of both you and your attorney.

Hear What Our Clients Have to Say

I want to brag about my experience!
“When my 4-year old son and I were involved in a terrible head-on collision, I wasn't sure where to turn. Wallace Pierce has been great showing me the way!”
- Mary P.
Richard Dingus is a great attorney!
“Richard Dingus is a great attorney! And I think thee best, serving in the state of North Carolina. I would recommend him for injury and bodily claim any day.”
- Isaac B.
Thank you again for all you did for my family
“They were concerned not only about getting our vehicle replaced, but more importantly my kid’s full recovery.”
- Coral M.
I was completely shocked at the amount I received
“I retained this law firm to fight my case. I was completely shocked at the amount I received once the case was won.”
- Schjuana S.
They went above and beyond for me!
“Mr. Pierce gave me practical advice and was very thorough in guiding me through the process. I left with a strong and positive impression of him.”
- Audria L.

Settlement & Verdicts

$1,900,000 Wrongful Death
$900,000 Wrongful Death
Our client was thrown from his motorcycle and was pronounced deceased on the scene.
$122,000 Car Accident
Vehicle made a left-hand turn, failing to yield the right of way.
$104,000 Severe Injury
We were able to not only receive policy limits for our client but were able to negotiate her medical bills and liens to ensure that she was able to keep a good portion of the settlement.
$104,000 Serious Injuries
Client was a passenger in a vehicle that was driving through an intersection when another vehicle ran a stop sign and t-boned the vehicle our client was in.
$102,000 Serious Injuries
Elderly client was a passenger in a vehicle that was t-boned in an intersection where a driver failed to yield the right of way.
$68,712 Back Injury
Our client suffered a rare injury that is not typically seen with the mechanics of the accident and the minimal rate of speed.
$61,000 Serious Injuries
Rear-end collision where our client was pushed off the road and came to rest after colliding with several trees.
$55,000 Personal Injury
Due to our client’s age and health prior to the accident, the insurance company tried to fight several of the damages in which our client was entitled.
$52,000 Serious Injuries
Our client suffered injuries resulting in a visit to the hospital and a chiropractor.

What Makes Us Different

Experienced Firm
Since 2009, we've helped accident victims across North Carolina receive the compensation they deserve.
Personalized Attention
Our goal is to provide you with the personalized and innovative legal representation you deserve to protect your interests.
Clear Communication
We strive to ensure your future success as well as build lasting relationships founded on clear communication and mutual trust.

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