Find truck accidents & personal injury attorneys in Rutherfordton, NC Insurance companies do not pay money willingly. The insurance company can be expected to thoroughly investigate the facts of your accident and use any prior history of related medical conditions to diminish the value of your claim. Insurance companies may hire a private investigator to film your physical activities in public. In substantial injury claims, insurance companies may even try to set you up by having their investigators trick you into engaging in physical activities such as carrying a heavy package, bending to pick up bulky objects or changing a flat tire. See extra info at top truck accident attorneys in charlotte. According to N.C. Gen. Stat. section 1-52 the statute of limitations on personal injury cases is three years. This means you have three years from the date of your injury to file a claim or you may lose your right to obtain compensation. Depending on the specifics of your case, you may qualify for an extension to the statute of limitations. An attorney from our firm can let you know how the statute of limitations can affect your case. There are three main types of damages available in a personal injury case, economic, non-economic and punitive. The first two are called “compensatory damages” since their main purpose is the compensate the injured party for their losses associated with suffering an injury. Economic damages, as the name suggests compensate the injured party for financial losses related to their injuries such as the inability to work and medical expenses. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, compensate for more intangible losses such as pain and suffering and mental anguish. Punitive damage differs from the first two in that their main purpose is to punish the negligent party. As such punitive damages can be quite severe and are not often awarded.
Property owners must ensure that their premises are safe for visitors and guests. Not only does this include eliminating slip and fall accident hazards, but this also includes every other part of the premises where people could pass through. Some of the most common causes of premises liability accidents include accidental poisonings, defective displays, faulty stairs, elevators, or escalators, and more. Product manufacturers, companies, distributors, and third-party sellers have the duty to ensure that any product sold to consumers is safe. Unfortunately, there are times when defective products make it to the market. This can include products with defective designs, products damaged during the manufacturing process, and products that have misleading or inaccurate labels.
Vehicle accidents caused by the negligence of other drivers are not uncommon in and around our area. These incidents can lead to severe injuries, but victims are often left going up against aggressive insurance carriers in order to obtain compensation. We handle all types of traffic accidents, including those involving traditional passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, tractor-trailers, Uber and Lyft vehicles, delivery vehicles, and more.
What Coverage Does Workers’ Compensation Provide? In North Carolina, workers’ compensation covers employees injured by accident in the course of their employment, even where the employer is not at fault. In fact, work comp will pay even when the employee is negligent in causing their own injuries. However, accepting this coverage requires a mandatory waiver of the injured employee’s right to sue the employer for negligence in causing the injuries, though they can still sue a third-party responsible for the injury.
Our motto “the knowledge and experience you need” is not merely a catchphrase. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience in personal injury claims. Our staff consists of former insurance adjusters, assistant district attorneys, and experienced litigators. The firm has successfully litigated thousands of cases and recovered over $200 million on our client’s behalf. Few attorneys in Charlotte have tried over 300 cases to juries, but each attorney at Price Petho & Associates possess over 25 years of individual experience. By understanding the practices and strategies that work best in court, we are equipped to help our clients get the restitution they deserve. We offer free consultations, so you can learn more about your case without any obligation. Additionally, we earn no fee unless we help you recover compensation. Read additional information on https://www.priceattorneys.com/.