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North Carolina Firm Fights for Injury Victims

Accomplished lawyers handle claims involving vehicle accidents and falls

Personal injury law protects innocent people when careless, reckless or deliberate acts or omissions cause preventable harm. For more than a decade, the Carolina Law Group has provided determined and dynamic representation for personal injury victims. With offices in New Bern and Morehead City, attorney Tommy Kellis and his team fight for people hurt in vehicle accidents, falls on unsafe surfaces and other incidents. Our firm also litigates wrongful death actions when negligence or improper conduct results in a fatality. No matter who the defendant might be, we can help you recover full compensation for your losses.
Your rights in a North Carolina personal injury action
Most personal injury claims arise from acts of negligence that cause harm. Our attorneys most often manage cases alleging damages from:
    • Auto accidents — A police report might not be the final word on what caused an auto accident. We conduct thorough investigations to determine if an impairment or distraction triggered the crash. From there, our litigators handle any relevant lawsuits and insurance claims.
    • Motorcycle accidents — The beauty of the Carolina Coast makes for wonderful rides, but a motorcycle accident can change someone’s life forever. When the accident results from a car driver’s carelessness or ignorance of the laws protecting bikers, we seek to hold them accountable.
    • Slip and fall injuries — If you suffer a slip and fall injury on someone else’s property because of a spill, an unsafe sidewalk or some other hazard, you are likely entitled to compensation for your injuries. As your attorneys, our job is to obtain the greatest level of compensation from property owners and other liable parties.
    • Wrongful death claims — Our firm litigates wrongful death cases to assist survivors after the untimely death of a loved one caused by negligence or improper conduct by an individual or entity.
We accept injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no upfront legal fees and do not pay us until you receive compensation from a settlement or a court verdict.

What you need to know about the personal injury claim process

Most personal injury claims involve insurance coverage. A defendant’s insurer can be very aggressive in trying to settle your claim for much less than the amount of damages you deserve. If you try to represent yourself, you’re in for a great deal of frustration, which usually includes lowball offers and long delays in communication.

Injury victims represented by attorneys generally recover much more from defendants than claimants who represent themselves, even after deducting legal fees. Many cases are resolved through settlement, which spares each side the time, expense and uncertainty associated with trials. Our experience in this area ensures that you understand what type of financial recovery is typical in a case such as yours, so you can make informed decisions about how to proceed.

Craven and Carteret County attorneys explain how state law affects your case

An attorney at our firm can help you overcome one of the greatest obstacles to accident recovery: North Carolina’s contributory negligence law. This strict standard bars a victim who is even one percent of the blame for an accident from recovering any compensation at all. Insurance companies often use this law to pressure claimants into accepting a settlement that is much less than they deserve. But when you have an accomplished trial lawyer on your side, the insurer knows it can’t use cheap tactics. They must negotiate in good faith. We’ll counter baseless claims that you are at fault and vigorously pursue damages for:

    • Medical bills, present and future
    • Loss of income, present and future
    • Costs of rehabilitation
    • Pain and suffering

North Carolina has a three-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years. However, it’s always best to hire an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. Once retained, we begin investigating and preserving evidence to strengthen your case. Waiting until a year or more goes by means that physical evidence may have been lost or destroyed and witnesses’ memories may have faded. For decisive action and a stronger case, it’s imperative that you contact us as quickly as possible.

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Please call 252-636-3737 or contact us online to schedule a meeting at one of our offices, conveniently located in New Bern and Morehead City.

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