Wake Forest Personal Injury Attorney
Helping the Injured Get Compensated for Their Suffering
When you’re injured, you need to focus on recovery, not fighting with insurance companies. At Wallace Pierce Law, we can help you get the compensation you need to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages so you can focus on getting your life back to normal. Our personal injury lawyers in Wake Forest have the experience and resources needed to take on insurance companies and win. We have an in-depth understanding of North Carolina personal injury laws and can provide the personalized legal guidance you need during this difficult time.
Schedule a consultation with our Wake Forest personal injury lawyer today by calling (919) 887-7892. We are ready to put our skills to work for you.
How Much Is My Case Worth?
One of the most common questions our personal injury clients have is, “how much is my case worth?” Unfortunately, the answer to this question is, “it depends.” Every personal injury case is different, and the value of your case will depend on a wide range of factors.
Some of the most common factors that will be considered when determining the value of your personal injury case include:
- The severity of your injuries
- The impact your injuries will have on your life
- The cost of your medical bills
- Whether you can return to work and, if so, when
- Whether you contributed to the accident
- The amount of insurance coverage available
Our personal injury lawyers in Wake Forest can review the unique facts of your case and help you understand how much your claim may be worth.
What Is the Deadline for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you fail to file a lawsuit before the deadline expires, you will lose your right to compensation.
That’s why it’s important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. At Wallace Pierce Law, we can help you understand your legal rights and options and ensure that your claim is filed on time.
What Is Negligence?
Many personal injury cases are based on a legal theory known as “negligence.” To successfully recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit, you will need to prove that the at-fault party acted negligently.
In North Carolina, to prove negligence, you will need to show that:
- The at-fault party owed you a duty of care
- The at-fault party breached the duty of care
- The at-fault party’s breach of the duty of care caused your injuries
- You suffered damages as a result of the at-fault party’s breach of the duty of care
For example, if you were injured in a car accident, you will need to show that the at-fault driver owed you a duty of care to drive safely, that the at-fault driver breached the duty of care by, for example, speeding, that the at-fault driver’s breach of the duty of care caused the accident, and that you suffered damages as a result of the accident.
What Is Contributory Negligence?
In North Carolina, the at-fault party will not be liable for your injuries if you contributed to the accident in any way. This is known as the “contributory negligence” rule.
For example, if you were injured in a car accident and the court finds that you were 1% at fault for the accident and the other driver was 99% at fault, you will be barred from recovering compensation.
The insurance company will likely try to use this rule to their advantage and argue that you were at least partially at fault for the accident. Our personal injury lawyers in Wake Forest can gather the evidence needed to establish liability and fight back against these allegations.
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?
Many people mistakenly believe that they don’t need a personal injury lawyer to recover compensation. They think that they can handle their case on their own and that hiring a lawyer will only complicate matters. However, this is not the case.
Here are just a few of the many ways that a personal injury lawyer can help you:
- Investigating the accident
- Gathering evidence
- Working with expert witnesses
- Handling all negotiations with the insurance company
- Filing a lawsuit on your behalf
- Representing you in court
- Answering all of your questions and addressing your concerns
The insurance company will have a team of lawyers on their side, and you should too. At Wallace Pierce Law, we can level the playing field and fight to protect your rights every step of the way.
Get the Legal Guidance You Need
At Wallace Pierce Law, we are dedicated to helping the injured fight for the compensation they deserve. Our personal injury lawyers in Wake Forest have a proven track record of success and are ready to put our skills to work for you.
Contact our team by calling (919) 887-7892 today to schedule a consultation with our Wake Forest personal injury attorney. We can review your case, help you understand your legal rights and options, and take action to protect your interests.
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“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.
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“Richard Dingus is a great attorney! And I think the best, serving in the state of North Carolina. I would recommend him for injury and bodily claim any day.”- Isaac B.
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“They were concerned not only about getting our vehicle replaced, but more importantly my kid’s full recovery.”- Coral M.
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“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.
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“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.
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“Was able to either point me in the right direction or answer any questions I had regarding the accident I was in. Thank you!”- Steven L.
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“Great Law Firm, Friendly Staff, Amazing Service. Willing to help you every step of the way.”- Caleb M.
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“I could not recommend anyone any higher than I recommend Wallace Pierce Law, they get the job done and they do it quicker and better and keep you informed along the way.”- Debby L.
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Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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$1,900,000 Wrongful Death
The at-fault driver failed to reduce speed and collided with our client's vehicle. Our client passed away shortly after the collision.
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$900,000 Wrongful Death
Our client was thrown from his motorcycle and was pronounced deceased on the scene.
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$122,000 Car Accident
Vehicle made a left-hand turn, failing to yield the right of way.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.