Winston-Salem Car Accident Lawyer: What to Do After a Crash in North Carolina
If you were hurt in a car accident in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, or anywhere else in North Carolina, Thompson Law Firm is here to help.
Car accidents happen fast, but the problems they cause can last for months or even years. You may be dealing with injuries, medical bills, car repairs, missed work, and insurance companies—all while trying to get better.
If another driver caused your accident, you may be able to recover money for your injuries and other losses. A Winston-Salem car accident lawyer can help investigate what happened, deal with the insurance companies, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Thompson Law Firm is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We handle car accident cases in Forsyth County and throughout the entire state. No matter what city or county in North Carolina your accident happened in, we can help.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents happen for many reasons. Some of the most common include:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Following too closely
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Unsafe lane changes
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Reckless driving
- Driver fatigue
- Poor weather or visibility
- Dangerous road conditions
Sometimes it is clear who caused the accident. Other times, both drivers may tell different stories. That is why it is important to look at the evidence.
What Should You Do After a Car Accident?
After an accident, your health should come first. Get to a safe place and call 911 if needed.
Get medical treatment if you are hurt. Some injuries may not show up right away, so we recommend you still get examined by a medical professional even if injuries do not seem apparent. Many times right after an accident our clients are in shock, and do not realize their injuries until much later.
If you can, take pictures and videos of the cars, damage, road, traffic signs, skid marks, injuries, and anything else that may help show what happened.
Get the other driver's contact and insurance information. If there are witnesses, get their names and phone numbers too.
After speaking with the police and getting medical attention, you should contact a lawyer right away. We can report the accident to your insurance company for you. Be careful about giving detailed statements to any insurance companies on your own. One misstated sentence can cause your claim to be denied. Do not accept any money from an insurance company before speaking to an attorney and learning your legal options.
Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents can cause many different injuries, including:
- Neck and back injuries
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Head injuries and concussions
- Spinal injuries
- Internal injuries
- Cuts and scars
- Permanent or serious injuries
Some people recover quickly. Others need surgery, physical therapy, injections, or long-term medical care.
How Is Fault Determined?
When there is a disagreement about who caused an accident, we look at the evidence.
That may include the police report, pictures, videos, witness statements, vehicle damage, traffic cameras, medical records, cellphone records, and other information.
North Carolina has strict rules about fault. If the insurance company claims you were partly responsible for the accident, it can have a major effect on your case. That makes it important to investigate the accident carefully.
What Money Can You Recover?
Depending on your case, you may be able to recover money for things such as:
- Medical bills
- Future medical care
- Lost wages
- Loss of future income
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent injuries
- Other items that we can discuss in a consultation
There is no simple formula for determining what a car accident case is worth. Every case is different.
What If the Other Driver Does Not Have Enough Insurance?
The other driver's insurance may not always be the only insurance available.
Depending on the accident, there may be other insurance policies that apply. Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may also be important.
Our job is to look for all available insurance coverage and all possible sources of recovery. We will try to find as much insurance coverage as possible for you!
What If a Company Vehicle or Truck Caused the Accident?
Accidents involving company vehicles, delivery vehicles, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles can be more complicated.
The driver may not be the only person or company responsible. We may also need to investigate the driver's employer, the owner of the vehicle, insurance companies, maintenance records, company policies, and other evidence.
How Can a Winston-Salem Car Accident Lawyer Help?
After an accident, you should be able to focus on getting better instead of fighting with insurance companies.
Thompson Law Firm can investigate your accident, gather evidence, deal with insurance companies, document your injuries and losses, negotiate your claim, and file a lawsuit when necessary.
We prepare our cases as if they may go to trial.
How Much Does It Cost?
You do not have to pay us any money upfront to handle your car accident case.
At Thompson Law Firm, you pay nothing unless we win, subject to the terms of your representation agreement.
Serving All of North Carolina
Thompson Law Firm is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and we represent people injured in car accidents throughout the state.
We handle accidents in every city and county in North Carolina.
Whether your accident happened in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte, Pembroke, Lexington, Raleigh, Durham, High Point, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Asheville, or a smaller town or rural area, you can contact our firm for help.
You do not have to live in Winston-Salem or Forsyth County to hire Thompson Law Firm.
Why Choose Thompson Law Firm?
We are a North Carolina personal injury law firm based in Winston-Salem.
We focus on helping injured people and preparing strong cases. We investigate the accident, gather the evidence, deal with the insurance companies, and work to get our clients the compensation available under the law.
Our firm has recovered MILLIONS for injured clients.
Contact a Winston-Salem Car Accident Lawyer
If you were hurt in a car accident in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, or anywhere in North Carolina, contact Thompson Law Firm.
We can talk with you about what happened, explain your options, and help you decide what to do next.
We handle car accident cases throughout every city and county in North Carolina.
You pay nothing unless we win.