Car Accident Victims Deserve More Than a Lowball Settlement — We Know Exactly How to Fight for Yours
A car accident changes things fast. One moment you’re driving, the next you’re dealing with pain, medical appointments, insurance calls, and bills piling up. Adjusters will contact you quickly, offering a settlement that sounds reasonable until you realize it won’t cover your actual costs. You shouldn’t have to figure this out alone—especially while you’re trying to heal. At Dr. Ted Injury Law, we work with victims every day. Our car accident lawyers understand what you’re going through, and we know how to stand up to insurance companies that undervalue claims.
What makes us different is that our founder is both a doctor and a lawyer. That means we understand your injuries from a medical standpoint and know exactly how to fight for fair compensation. Contact us today or call (800) 693-7833 for a free consultation. You only pay if our lawyers win your case.
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Laws Affecting Your Case in Charlotte
Unfortunately for vulnerable victims, navigating the legal landscape after a significant car accident can be overwhelming and confusing. Our car accident lawyers can help you manage the process and advocate for you. One of the laws that can impact your situation is the state’s personal injury statute of limitations. Your time for filing a personal injury lawsuit seeking compensation for your financial losses is limited. North Carolina law gives you three years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. If you wait too long to file, you lose leverage against insurers, and the court can refuse to hear your case.
Filing Claims and Dealing with Adjusters
Typically, car accident victims seek compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company first. While filing a claim should be straightforward, filing the paperwork and communicating with aggressive insurance adjusters can be daunting. In your best interest, avoid working directly with an adjuster and allow a experienced team of car accident lawyers to manage all communication and negotiations with the insurer for you. Our lawyers can help you seek maximum compensation while protecting your legal rights and helping you avoid the pitfalls of common insurance adjuster tactics designed to get you to settle for less.
Types Of Automobile Accidents Our Firm Handles
Here at Dr. Ted Injury Law, our car accident lawyers handle many types of car accident cases. More specifically, we handle the following:
Distracted Driving Accidents
Have you been injured due to another driver who was distracted? Driving while distracted, such as using a phone while operating a vehicle, can result in serious injuries. Our lawyers can help you recover damages if you were hit by a distracted driver in Charlotte or the surrounding areas.
Rear-End Accidents
Rear-end accidents can result in whiplash injuries, as well as several other types of injuries. Rear-end collisions can happen while you are slowing down to a stop or while you’re at a complete stop. Other times it can happen due to a speeding car coming up from behind. Whatever the case is, our car accident lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Pedestrian Accidents
Our car accident lawyers handle cases that involve pedestrians becoming injured as a result of a driver of a motor vehicle. Accidents involving pedestrians can and do occur often, regardless of sidewalks and crosswalks. We can represent you if you were hit by a car and you believe it was at no fault of your own.
Drunk Driving Accidents
We can determine if you have been a victim of a drunk driving accident if you are unsure whether or not you have been struck by a drunk driver. Our team of experts can evaluate your case and speak with potential witnesses. If you’ve been involved in a drunk driving accident, then we will fight aggressively to get you the compensation you deserve.
Hit and Run Accidents
These types of cases are horrendous because it often leaves victims feeling like there is nothing they can do. If you’ve been involved in a hit-and-run accident, then give us a call. We can use our resources and expertise to help hold those responsible accountable.
Reckless Driving Accidents
Reckless driving in North Carolina is considered a crime, and it can carry criminal charges. If you’ve been involved in a reckless driving accident, then it’s important to retain an attorney. We have a lot of experience handling reckless driving cases.
Speeding Accidents
Have you sustained injuries due to a speeding driver? Accidents involving speeding can often end with serious injuries and/or fatalities. Our team of speeding accident attorneys can gather evidence on your behalf to prove that the party at fault was speeding, which caused the situation to occur. We will fight for your compensation while holding the speeding driver responsible for their actions.
Rideshare Accidents
Those who drive for rideshare companies are typically not professionals, or at least not as trained as drivers from a professional taxi company. If you’ve been involved in a rideshare accident, then you need a team of car accident lawyers to deal with the complexities that accompany such a case. We can review your case and then offer you guidance.
Head-on Collision Accidents
A head-on accident can occur due to many reasons, especially in a busy city such as Charlotte. Distracted driving, fatigue, driving drunk, driving under the influence of drugs, and speeding are among the most common reasons head-on collisions happen. You can be as careful as possible and still become a victim of a head-on car accident.
Some of the most serious injuries are a result of head-on collisions. This includes severe knee, back, and neck injuries. If you have been injured in a head-on accident in Charlotte, then we strongly encourage you to contact our car accident lawyers as soon as possible.
Rollover Accidents
These types of accidents can have devastating impacts on anyone involved in them. They can result in severe injuries, as well as death. You’ll need to enlist the help of Dr. Ted Injury Law if you have been involved in a rollover accident.
Get The Compensation You Deserve: Recovering Damages
Depending on the circumstances of the case, most victims are entitled to seek compensation for their economic and non-economic losses.
Economic
Economic losses are measurable financial losses such as medical expenses and lost wages. These losses are straightforward to calculate.
Non-Economic
Non-economic damages are compensation that covers quality of life issues such as emotional distress, pain, and suffering. Tabulating these losses is more challenging because “suffering” and quality of life changes are subjective.
Punitive
In rare situations, a court can award a victim punitive damages. Punitive damages do not compensate you for your financial losses. They are a financial punishment for malicious or egregious actions or behaviors on the part of the at-fault party.
Calculating Compensation For Your Injuries
Several methods can be used to calculate compensation. The case’s unique facts also contribute to how settlements are calculated and can influence the amount you recover. For instance, the cause of the crash and the severity of your injuries are two significant factors that can impact the value of your case. Our skilled lawyers can help determine the value of your case.
An attorney can also take care of all the steps in the process of recovering compensation via an insurance claim or litigation. Most car accident cases are settled outside of a courtroom through aggressive negotiation.
Why Clients Trust Our Lawyers At Dr. Ted Injury Law
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, choosing the right personal injury lawyer is crucial. At Dr. Ted Injury Law, our team of personal injury attorneys understands the unique challenges victims face after a devastating situation. Our firm is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal representation and personal attention. Here’s why you should trust us with your case.
A Unique Advantage: The Lawyer Who’s Also a Doctor
Dr. Ted Injury Law stands apart in the personal injury field because our founder, Dr. Ted A. Greve, brings both medical expertise and trial-tested legal knowledge to every case. As a licensed chiropractor who practices law full-time, Dr. Ted understands how injuries—from whiplash in a car accident to traumatic brain injury in a slip-and-fall—can have profound, long-term effects on your health and life.
This dual perspective gives our lawyers an edge that most personal injury attorneys simply cannot match. When we evaluate your case, we assess it from two angles: a doctor’s medical understanding and a lawyer’s legal strategy. This allows us to build stronger arguments, identify injuries that insurers might overlook, and calculate the true value of your claim—not just what the insurance company wants to pay.
30+ Years of Dedicated Personal Injury Representation
Since our founding, Dr. Ted Injury Law has built a reputation across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia for providing ethical, results-driven legal representation to accident victims and their families. Our legal team has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in personal injury and auto accident insurance claims, and our attorneys bring over 100 combined years of experience handling the most complex cases.
Our car accident lawyers have taken on insurance companies, negligent drivers, and other at-fault parties to secure maximum compensation for our clients. We don’t shy away from difficult cases—we embrace them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accident Claims
What is the statute of limitations for car accident claims?
The statute of limitations is the legal deadline for filing a lawsuit. North Carolina and South Carolina allow 3 years; Georgia allows 2 years. This deadline is absolute—miss it, and you lose your right to sue permanently. Note: the statute applies to lawsuits, not insurance claims. You can file an insurance claim after the deadline, but you cannot sue in court.
How long does a car accident claim take?
Simple cases (minor injuries, clear liability) take 3–6 months. Moderate cases (significant injuries, some dispute) take 6 months to 1 year. Complex cases (catastrophic injuries, multiple parties, trial) take 1–3+ years. Timelines depend on injury severity, liability clarity, number of parties, and whether the case goes to trial. Our car accident lawyers prioritize maximum compensation over speed.
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Call 911 if anyone is injured or there’s significant damage. Move vehicles to safety if possible. Take photos of vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signals, and injuries. Exchange information with the other driver and collect witness contacts. Report the accident to your insurance company and police. Seek medical attention within 24–48 hours, even if you feel fine. Do not admit fault or make statements that could be used against you. Reach out to our team of car accident lawyers afterwards, so that we can help build a winning case for you to help with your recovery.
What if multiple vehicles were involved?
Multi-vehicle accidents are more complex but often present multiple liable parties. Your attorney investigates each vehicle’s role in the collision and identifies all responsible parties and their insurance companies. This can increase your potential recovery because you’re not limited to one insurance policy’s limits.
Contact Our Car Accident Lawyers At Dr. Ted Injury Law Today for a Free Consultation
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you need a team of dedicated lawyers to fight for you. At Dr. Ted Injury Law, our car accident lawyers fight adjusters on your behalf. With a founder who’s both a licensed chiropractor and a practicing attorney, we bring a unique medical and legal perspective to maximize your compensation. We’ve helped hundreds of victims across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia recover millions in fair settlements.
Contact us today or call (800) 693-7833 for a free consultation with our car accident lawyers. You pay nothing unless we win your case. Don’t wait, early representation can make a huge difference for winning the settlement you deserve.