Salisbury Car Accident Lawyers

If you are involved in a car accident, it is wise to call a Sumwalt Anderson attorney at (704) 377-3770. When you consult with us, you can learn more about the services we can offer that can help you following an accident.

Investigation and Consultation on Your Case

If you are involved in an auto accident, it is important that you call a car accident lawyer so you can receive a consultation on your case. Your attorney will be able to complete a full inspection and analysis of the case, which will include reviewing:

• Police records
• Accident reports
• Medical reports
• Witness statements.

Based on this, they can determine who should be held liable. If it is determined that you are owed damages, they can provide guidance on how to move forward. This will include answering any of your questions and ensuring you are comfortable with the strategy and forthcoming process.

Determining Damages and Filing Claim

If you have incurred a loss due to an accident, it is important to assess what your total damages are and include them in a claim or lawsuit. Your Salisbury car accident attorney can help with this process. Some items to include in your claim include:

• Damage to your vehicle
• Personal property
• Medical bills
• Legal costs
• Other costs you may have incurred.

An attorney can then take these costs and include them in a claim that will be appropriately filed and sent to all necessary parties. Additionally, in the heartbreaking event of losing a loved one, our empathetic Salisbury wrongful death lawyers are here to support you through this challenging period. We are dedicated to helping you secure compensation for the devastating impacts caused by the negligent party, ensuring that funeral expenses and other related costs are covered.

Negotiations

In almost all situations, you will handle your car accident claim through negotiations and settlement discussions with insurance companies and other attorneys.

If you hire an attorney, you will have the support you need to ensure this process goes smoothly. They will be able to handle all negotiations while keeping your best interests in mind.

Our Salisbury Car Accident Lawyers Know the Importance of Proving That the Other Driver Caused the Crash

In North Carolina, state law requires that any victim of a car crash can only collect compensation for injuries and hardships if the other driver is completely at fault for the accident.

If you are trying to represent yourself against the other driver’s insurer, you may find that the insurance company is trying to convince you to admit that you were distracted while driving, for example glancing at your phone or adjusting the radio at the time of the crash. If you admit something even as minor as this, the insurer may be able to claim that the accident involves contributory negligence on your part. This means you contributed in some way to the crash, no matter how minor, leaving you unable to win a settlement.

We Help You Defend Yourself Against Claims of Contributory Negligence

When our Salisbury, NC, car accident lawyers are representing you, we will not let the insurance company try to trick you into admitting even a sliver of fault in the crash. In fact, we will take over all negotiations with the insurance company on your behalf so you can focus on regaining your health.

If the insurance company is going to try to claim contributory negligence on your part, understand that North Carolina statute § 1-139 requires that the party trying to claim contributory negligence must prove it. We have experience in past cases with thwarting the other side from obtaining this type of proof, and we can apply these past strategies to your case.

We Help You Defend Yourself Against Work Injury-related Accidents

Unlike most people think, work-related injuries aren’t limited to slip, falls, chemical exposure or electrocution. They can also involve car accidents. And if your job involves driving and you get into an accident while on duty, you may be eligible for both a personal injury and a workers’ compensation claim. Various factors will influence this eligibility, but should you find yourself in such a situation, our workers’ comp attorneys in Salisbury are here to guide you through the process.

Our Salisbury, NC, Car Accident Lawyers Know How to Deal With Uninsured Motorist Cases

When the driver who hit you and caused your injuries does not have enough insurance coverage or has no insurance, your case becomes more complex. In this situation, you would call on the uninsured and underinsured motorists’ coverage on your own auto policy, as defined in North Carolina statute § 20-279.21. In essence, you may have to bring a claim against your own insurer to receive the full amount of compensation you deserve.

Although this may seem strange, trust that our Salisbury car accident lawyers have experience with these types of cases and can help you. What you may find is that your own insurance company begins treating you in a hostile manner, doubting the severity of your injuries. This is extremely frustrating, especially when you always pay your premiums on time. Sumwalt Anderson does not let any insurance company treat our clients unfairly. We fight hard for you every step of the way, no matter how many twists and turns the case takes.

Why Choose Us

If you have been in an auto accident in the Charlotte, NC, area, it would be wise to call our team at Sumwalt Anderson.

The attorneys with Sumwalt Anderson, including partners Mark Sumwalt and Richard Anderson, can offer all the support you need to ensure you are properly represented.

Attorney Mark Sumwalt

Few Pineville car accident attorneys can match the level of experience that Mark T. Sumwalt brings to these cases. He has four decades of experience as an attorney in North Carolina. He knows the importance of preparation in every case, whether he is meeting with the insurance company on your behalf as part of the negotiation process or whether he is representing you in a personal injury trial.

Attorney Richard Anderson

With about three decades of experience representing victims of injury accidents, attorney Richard L. Anderson fully understands the circumstances in any kind of car accident case that results in injuries. He knows that the key to success for our Pineville car accident lawyers is to listen to our clients. When we fully understand what you want to accomplish with the case and know your hopes and concerns for the future, we can better represent your interests.

Our firm is very experienced and established in the area and has helped many clients receive the legal support they need.

When you need a Salisbury car accident lawyer, contact us at (704) 377-3770 to get the help you need and deserve.