Why Hire a North Carolina Truck Accident Injury Attorney? How We Can Help You

If you have been injured in a truck accident, you have a lot on your plate. Dealing with your injuries and focusing on healing should be your number one priority. But more than likely, you are worried and wondering if you will be able to recover compensation for the harm you suffered due to a trucker’s negligent driving.

Some insurance companies may try to take advantage of you during this vulnerable time, such as with a lowball offer, but an attorney on your side puts your interests first and levels the playing field for you. Before you agree to any insurance company offer, call us at 1-866-900-7078 for a free case evaluation, some answers, and recommendations on what to do next. There is no obligation.

Determining Liability in North Carolina Trucking Accidents

Sometimes, commercial truck accidents involve multiple vehicles or out-of-state truckers, and determining who may be liable can be particularly difficult – does the truck driver own the rig, or does a trucking company employ him? Some commercial trucks, such as tractor-trailers, are driven by owner-operators. Others are driven by company truck drivers and still others are driven by independent contractors who lease their trucks from larger trucking companies.

As you can see, North Carolina truck accident cases can become complicated quickly, but our truck accident lawyers can help you determine which of the following parties (or others) may be liable in your truck crash case:

How a North Carolina Truck Accident Lawyer Helps You – 8 Advantages

An experienced truck crash attorney knows about state and federal laws and regulations governing truckers and trucking accidents and can help you by:

• Examining safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the company or person who owns the truck involved in the truck accident
• Managing all the details, including completing paperwork correctly and on time for you
• Communicating with you, listening to your questions, telling you the truth, and giving you peace of mind
• Fighting to get you as much as possible, as quickly as possible, including for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage
• Handling the insurance company for you and pushing back against any insurance company delays
• Building your case, including gathering and examining evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working with expert investigators to reconstruct the accident scene if needed
• Seeking sources of possible compensation and additional insurance coverage, such as MedPay, the responsible party’s personal assets, underinsured motorist coverage, and more
• Advising you on whether a settlement offer fully accounts for future medical expenses and other costs

How Much Does a North Carolina Truck Accident Attorney Cost?

At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, our North Carolina truck accident lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis – that means no upfront costs, no retainer fee, and no hourly charges for you. And if we don’t recover compensation for your commercial truck accident case, you owe us no attorney’s fee whatsoever. Guaranteed.²

This arrangement allows us to bear the burden of investigating and pursuing your potential truck accident case – while you focus on your well-being.

Experienced Truck Accident Attorneys Can Make All the Difference

Experience matters. Since our firm began, we’ve recovered over $1.8 billion total for more than 65,000 injured people. In one of our truck accident case results, we helped a client obtain a $525,500 settlement after a tractor-trailer struck him on an interstate.¹

Our attorneys are proud to follow the firm’s You-First Policy, which lays out how we prioritize our clients’ needs. Always.

And in 2024, we were selected for the “Best Law Firms” list by Best Lawyers in America.⁴

Call now for a free case evaluation of your truck accident case at 1-866-900-7078.

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