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Charlotte Back Injury Lawyer
Charlotte Back Injury Attorney
Dealing with a back injury can be a very stressful situation, especially if your injury is severe. Spinal cord trauma can have serious, life-changing consequences. A traumatic back injury can impede your life, affect your working and personal relationships, and could cause you to lose your job. In the event of a back injury, especially one caused by someone else’s negligence, it is important to protect yourself. If you have suffered a back injury, contact a Charlotte back injury lawyer as soon as you are able.
Why Hire a Back Injury Lawyer?
Unfortunately, proving your back injury may not be as easy as you might think. You will need detailed medical reports and possibly expert witness testimony to convince a jury that your back injury is severe and that it happened due to negligence if your case makes it to court. Throughout the case, the last thing you should be concerned with is a drawn-out legal battle during your recovery period.
A quality back injury lawyer will be able to handle the complexities of your case while you focus on your recovery. You will want to act fast to ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable for your situation. An experienced injury lawyer can provide you with:
- Advanced Knowledge: A skilled attorney knows the ins and outs of the law and can put that knowledge to work for you. They will know how to apply negligence laws to your case and help you receive a more than reasonable settlement.
- Superior Representation: Having someone in your corner who understands your plight and wants nothing less than to help you succeed is paramount to winning your case. A good lawyer will advocate for you against insurance companies and opposing counsel and represent your interests in court if it comes to that.
- Solid Expertise: When it comes to cases involving a medical issue of any kind, it is good to have the support of medical professionals who can provide their expertise to explain how your injury occurred and what it may have done to your body. An experienced lawyer has connections with authorities in many different fields, including the medical field, and can leverage these connections to your advantage.
- Appropriate Compensation: At the end of the day, your goal is to recover compensatory damages that can help you recover financially from your back injury from the negligent parties involved in the accident. When you factor in the total lifetime costs that a spinal injury can cost you, the number is potentially staggering. An experienced lawyer can help you reach a settlement amount that considers all potential expenses from the accident.
Common Causes of Back Injuries
Back injuries happen every day, and sometimes, they arise from the most mundane situations. Even standing up too quickly can result in a serious back injury if you are particularly vulnerable. There are, however, many situations out of your control that can result in a back injury. Some examples include:
- Negligent Behavior: If someone else’s actions cause you to suffer a back injury, then they could be held liable for the injury and owe you compensatory damages. For example, you lean on a wooden post that should reasonably be completely solid and safe, and it snaps, causing you to fall and injure your back. The person responsible for maintaining that post could be found negligent and liable for your resulting injuries.
- Vehicle Accidents: Some of the most common causes of back injuries are car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. You could be in a situation where you did everything right: you were driving the speed limit, you were using proper signals, and you were focused on the road. If someone hits you and causes a wreck that ends with you experiencing a serious back injury, the driver who hit you could be held responsible in court.
- Workplace Injuries: You could suffer a back injury from lifting heavy equipment at work or being injured by faulty machinery. Workplace back injuries can happen in many different forms. If you pursue legal action due to a workplace injury, the process will be a bit different, as you are dealing with workers’ compensation instead of a personal injury claim.
FAQs
Q: What Percentage Do Most Personal Injury Lawyers Take?
A: The percentage that a personal injury lawyer takes is entirely dependent on the lawyer you hire, their experience, their contract, and whether or not they succeed in your case. Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that they only get paid if they win your case. In that case, the lawyer’s fee is usually taken out of your total amount of compensation awarded and will be a percentage agreed upon by the attorney and the client.
Q: How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case in North Carolina?
A: Settling a personal injury case in Charlotte or any other areas in North Carolina can take anywhere from weeks to months to years, depending on various factors specific only to the case at hand. Insurance companies may try to stall the case as much as possible in an effort to pay out as little as they can. It may take less time if both parties are able to reach a fair settlement. If not, taking your claim to court will take longer to reach a conclusion.
Q: What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in North Carolina?
A: The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in North Carolina is three years. You will have three years from the date of your actual injury to file a personal injury claim and begin pursuing compensatory damages. It is recommended that you file as soon as you can, as gathering evidence and building a solid case will take some time.
Q: What Is Personal Injury in North Carolina?
A: A personal injury claim allows you to receive compensatory damages from any negligent or criminal parties whose actions directly led to you suffering damages, injuries, and/or losses. These kinds of cases can help wounded individuals find some semblance of justice and receive financial restitution from parties who are found liable in court.
Contact a Back Injury Lawyer Today
At Bridgman Gantt Law Offices, we are determined to help you succeed in being compensated for your back and/or spinal cord injury. Contact us to schedule a consultation as soon as you can.
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