North Carolina Injury Attorneys—Personal Injury FAQs
- Should I provide a statement to an insurance company without a lawyer's help?
- Will I have to go to trial to recover damages?
- What is considered pain and suffering?
- What determines the amount I might recover?
- Is there a minimum or maximum amount that can be recovered in a personal injury settlement?
- What is a typical settlement amount?
- How much is my case worth?
Schedule your free consultation with a North Carolina personal injury attorney
There are no legal fees unless you receive compensation for your injuries.
Our personal injury attorneys at Twiggs, Beskind, Strickland & Rabenau in Raleigh never charge any fee for their time and expertise in evaluating a personal injury case. If we agree to take your case, we represent you on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no legal fees unless we successfully resolve your case. Call (888) 479-4546 or (919)-899-9857 or contact Twiggs, Beskind, Strickland & Rabenau online to schedule a free consultation.
Should I provide a statement to an insurance company without a lawyer's help?
Provide only your contact information to an insurance company until you consult with a lawyer. The more significant your injuries, the more imperative it becomes to seek legal counsel before providing any statement.
Will I have to go to trial to recover damages?
About 95 percent of personal injury cases filed are settled prior to trial. Because opposing counsel in North Carolina are aware that the personal injury lawyers at Twiggs, Beskind, Strickland & Rabenau are always well-prepared, we are able to negotiate for you from a position of strength to get you the maximum award for your injuries.
What is considered pain and suffering?
Pain and suffering includes harm caused by physical injury, as well as the mental anguish you experience because you must avoid activities you engaged in prior to your accident, or are faced with the potential of surgery.
What determines the amount I might recover?
Every case addresses three issues:
- Liability—establishing someone's negligence
- Damages—the amount that will fairly and adequately compensate you for your injuries
- Source of collection—insurance or other assets from which damages can be recovered
Is there a minimum or maximum amount that can be recovered in a personal injury settlement?
No.
What is a typical settlement amount?
An experienced personal injury lawyer reviews and interprets your case information to determine the appropriate value for your claim:
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The goal is fair and adequate compensation for your injury. In North Carolina, an experienced personal injury attorney will know what a reasonable jury in the area would award. The strength of lay and expert witness testimony will likely influence the amount.
How much is my case worth?
Many factors determine how much compensation you may receive, including the severity of your injuries, your past medical history, and the amount of insurance coverage that the responsible person or company has. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, our knowledgeable injury lawyers know how to assess the potential value of your claim in the state.
