North Carolina Injury Lawyer
Statesville injury lawyer, Anthony Privette has a highly trained staff and many years of experience fighting for the rights of people who have been harmed by others. He has recovered millions of dollars in cases arising from car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents and more. He represents clients in the areas around Statesville, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Mooresville, Taylorsville, Mocksville, Wilkesboro, and Hickory.
Personal InjuryMost personal injury lawsuits allege the negligence of the defendant. To establish negligence, a plaintiff must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant failed to use the necessary care in the circumstances, thus causing an accident, and that the plaintiff sustained actual damages. If liability is established, you may be entitled to various forms of compensatory damages. These may include economic losses, such as medical bills, lost income, emergency care and out of pocket expenses. Noneconomic losses may also be recovered. These can include pain and suffering, emotional distress and loss of consortium.
Car AccidentsOften, a negligent driver is responsible for injuries arising out of a car accident. An injury attorney in the Statesville area can help victims pursue damages from drivers and insurers. Drivers may breach their duty to other drivers on the road by speeding, weaving, driving while impaired, tailgating, texting while driving or driving while fatigued, among other examples. Under North Carolina General Statutes, section 1-52, a civil lawsuit for injuries or property damage needs to be filed within three years of the accident date. North Carolina follows the doctrine of contributory negligence, which means that a victim cannot recover damages if they are found even partially at fault for a car accident.
Truck AccidentsDue to the weight and size of commercial trucks, injuries arising out of a truck accident are often catastrophic. A truck driver may be negligent in many of the same ways as a driver of a car, such as drunk driving, speeding, weaving, failing to check blind spots, or texting while driving. After a serious crash, a victim needs to immediately retain an experienced injury lawyer in Statesville or surrounding areas to help them investigate what happened. Moreover, an interstate truck driver is supposed to follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, and violating these rules can be a strong indication of negligence. However, it is important to look at all of the possible sources of a crash, such as a trucking company's negligence or defective manufacturing or design of the vehicle and its components including tires. These cases often involve a wider range of defendants than car accident cases.
Motorcycle AccidentsThere is no buffer between a motorcyclist and the force of a collision. Often, motorcyclists are seriously or even fatally injured, while the driver of a larger vehicle may walk away without any injuries. All motorcyclists in North Carolina are required to wear a helmet to reduce their chance of suffering traumatic brain injuries, but taking the appropriate precautions does not eliminate all risk. Often, juries or insurers have a negative bias against motorcyclists, so it is important to hire a Statesville injury attorney who can counter any bias. This is especially relevant in North Carolina because a jury must find that a victim was not even 1 percent at fault to award any damages.