Serious motor vehicle collisions can cause severe, life-changing injuries. In the worst cases, they can lead to the loss of a beloved family member. The medical expenses are often the least of the damages. The North Carolina personal injury attorneys of Maginnis Howard believe that only by working closely with our clients, rather than through a team of case managers, can we truly learn all the ways a collision has affected their lives. To discuss your Laurinburg automobile accident or other Scotland County personal injury, call our firm at (919) 626-3223.
Dealing with Insurance Companies
Following a Laurinburg car, truck, or motorcycle collision, there’s a good chance you’ll be contacted by the at-fault party’s automobile insurance company. They may offer to settle the claim quickly or promise you fair compensation down the road. If your injuries are minor enough, you may be able to resolve your claim fairly for yourself. However, with most serious injuries, including those requiring surgery, the insurer is not likely to offer you anything near reasonable compensation without the threat of a trial. That threat only exists when a team of knowledgeable personal injury attorneys represents you.
What to Expect From Us
At Maginnis Howard, we start nearly every automobile accident case with an in-depth discussion with our clients or their loved ones. We obtain complete medical records and learn everything we can about how the injury affects the client’s ability to work and carry out their daily activities. After the client has reached “maximum medical improvement,” we attempt to work out a “pre-litigation” settlement with the insurer. If this doesn’t work (i.e., if the insurer offers an unreasonable settlement), we’ll file suit and litigate on the client’s behalf.
What You Can Recover
With most car accident cases, there are some basic classes of compensation a settlement or verdict will usually include, such as:
- Medical and pharmaceutical expenses
- Past and future lost wages
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering.
The amount may also include compensation for permanent impairment or disfigurement. With some situations, including those involving a drunk driver or someone racing, punitive damages are available. These damages serve solely to punish the defendant.
Expert Local Help for Accidents
The North Carolina automobile accident attorneys of Maginnis Howard offer free consultations to all prospective personal injury clients. We also regularly accept such cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you only pay attorneys’ fees if we obtain a verdict or settlement in your case. Our offices are located across the state in Fayetteville, Raleigh, and Charlotte. We regularly travel across the state to meet with clients who have sustained serious injuries in automobile, motorcycle, truck, and pedestrian accidents. We can help evaluate your claim and prepare for litigation if necessary. Just as importantly, we can identify the insurance policies from which you can recover.
If you have been hurt in a Laurinburg or Scotland County car accident caused by the negligence of a third party, contact the attorneys of Maginnis Howard at (919) 626-3223. If you would like to send a confidential email inquiry with the facts of your case, visit our contact page.
