Car Accident Attorneys in New Bern, NC Are Ready to Protect Your Rights

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New Bern’s Riverwalk, a busy calendar of events, and a welcoming southern vibe bring people from far and wide to enjoy this quaint North Carolina town.

Unfortunately, car accidents are on the rise here. Even though the city’s population decreased slightly from 2015 to 2019, the 3-year total number of car accidents in New Bern increased 25% in the same time frame.

If you have been hurt in an auto accident caused by someone else in this riverside city, you should speak with a New Bern auto accident attorney. Call the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin at 1-866-900-7078 for guidance on how to seek compensation for your injuries.

Common Types of Car Accidents in New Bern

For the past five years, the types of car accidents in New Bern have remained fairly consistent. In 2019, there were 8% more wrecks than in the previous year, and of these 984 reported accidents:

• 3% of total crashes were alcohol-related
• 1% of total crashes involved a pedestrian
• 1% involved a bicycle

What Should I Do After My Car Wreck?

After taking care of your medical needs first, there are a few things you should do right away after a car crash.

Record accident scene details. Be sure to document the specifics of who did what, and when. It’s important to collect contact, insurance, and driver’s license information of the other driver as well.

Communicate about the accident. Inform your insurance company and provide all the information you collected at the accident scene.

Get legal advice. Speak to an experienced car accident lawyer immediately who can further elaborate on what to do and not do after a wreck.

Can You Sue for Negligence in a Car Accident?

Generally, you can sue for negligence in a car accident when the other driver is at fault, but most insurance claims are settled out of court with the insurance company. A lawyer can help you identify what potential damages you may be compensated for, such as:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering

Note: In North Carolina, if you are found to be at fault (even just 1%), you may be barred from recovering any compensation for the harms and losses you have suffered. Consult with an attorney to help you identify possible expenses you may be compensated for as well to determine if contributory negligence may be a factor in your case. If negotiations with the insurance company are not successful, then you may want to explore taking your case to court.

Is It Worth Getting an Attorney for a Car Accident?

Since it doesn’t cost anything to get a free case evaluation, it’s definitely worth calling us to find out more. Our payment structure makes it worthwhile to work with us on your case because we do not charge any up-front costs and we only get an attorney’s fee if we obtain compensation for you.² This allows us to provide legal services to people who do not have the immediate funds to retain a car accident lawyer in New Bern, NC.

How Can a Car Accident Lawyer in New Bern NC Help Me?

If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, focusing on healing can be much easier when you have an attorney on your side dealing with your case’s details. A high-quality car accident lawyer can help you better understand the legal issues that may affect your case and can give you advice about how to fight for the compensation that you may deserve.

Auto accident attorneys can:

Guide You Throughout Your Case
Details matter – especially when you are trying to seek fair compensation for the injuries you incurred in an accident. It can be difficult to focus on everything that needs to be done with your case and not let anything slip through the cracks, especially when you are healing from an injury.

Following are some of the tasks an experienced lawyer can help you with:

• Gathering evidence
• Collecting medical records
• Interviewing witnesses, if applicable
• Adhering to timelines
• Trying to establish fault
• Determining possible liable parties

Advise You on Any Quick Cash or Low-Ball Offers From the Insurance Company     
Putting your complete trust in the insurance company may end up hurting you. Accepting quick cash or low-ball offers can potentially leave you vulnerable to long-term health and financial expenses that are not obvious in the beginning. Ask an attorney to review any insurance offers.

Prepare You to Talk With the Insurance Company
Some claims adjusters may try to get you to make a recorded statement right after the accident when you may still be unable to accurately recall details of what happened. Your answers could possibly be used later to reduce or deny your claim. Discuss a strategy with a lawyer for how and when you talk with the insurance company.

Fight for the Highest Possible Compensation
Car accident attorneys know what types of potential damages are often compensated for in a car accident, such as:

• Medical bills
• Car and property damage
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering

And they know other types of potential damages that are not as commonplace, such as punitive damages, diminished value, and loss of consortium.

Also ask a lawyer to explore how, and if, liability coverage, MedPay, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and the at-fault driver’s assets may be additional compensation sources in your case.

Contact an Experienced Attorney Who Will Fight for Your Rights

If you have been injured in an auto accident, contact us or call 1-866-900-7078 for a free case evaluation, or contact our office in New Bern directly. Our New Bern auto accident attorneys have experience and compassion and can give you advice about how to protect your rights and fight for the compensation to which you may be entitled. Our firm has been helping car accident victims since 1997. We are here to help you, too.