Help After a Car Accident in Charlotte
A collision can leave you managing pain, medical appointments, insurance calls, missed work, and vehicle repairs. Insurance adjusters may contact you quickly, and an early settlement offer may not account for every documented loss or every source of available coverage.
At Dr. Ted Injury Law, our car accident lawyers help Charlotte-area clients investigate what happened, document injuries and losses, and communicate with insurance companies. Founder Ted A. Greve is an attorney and licensed chiropractor, which informs the firm’s understanding of injury claims.
Request a free case review or call (800) 693-7833. There is no fee unless we win.
Charlotte office: 1201 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206. Learn more about our Charlotte personal injury team.
North Carolina Laws That Can Affect a Charlotte Car Accident Claim
Deadlines and insurance rules can affect a claim after a serious collision. A Charlotte car accident lawyer can review the particular facts, explain the available options, and communicate with the insurers involved.
North Carolina law limits the time to file many personal-injury and property-damage actions. G.S. 1-52 generally provides a three-year limitations period, but the correct deadline depends on the claim and its facts. A general web page cannot calculate every filing deadline. A North Carolina attorney should identify the applicable date promptly.
Filing Claims and Dealing with Adjusters
Car accident claims often begin with notice to the insurers involved. Adjusters may request statements, records, authorizations, or releases. Before signing anything, make sure you understand what it covers. A lawyer can organize supporting records, communicate with the insurer, evaluate offers, and explain whether negotiation or litigation may be appropriate. Before giving a recorded statement, signing a release, depositing a check, or accepting an offer, review our guide to insurance calls, releases, and early settlement offers.
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.
Delivery Driver Accidents
Crashes involving DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Shipt and other food, grocery or package deliveries can raise questions about app status, personal auto exclusions and additional coverage. Learn more about delivery-driver accident claims in Charlotte.
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.
Damages That May Be Available After a Car Accident
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
Dr. Ted Injury Law represents injured people in Charlotte and across North Carolina. The firm’s attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined experience to personal injury matters, including car accident claims.
Our car accident lawyers investigate evidence, communicate with insurers, and prepare each claim based on its facts. We do not shy away from difficult cases. We take them seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions About Charlotte Car Accident Claims
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in North Carolina?
North Carolina G.S. 1-52 generally provides a three-year limitations period for actions involving personal injury or physical damage to property. The correct deadline can depend on the type of claim, the parties, when the claim accrued, and other facts. Do not rely on a general web page to calculate your filing date. Have a North Carolina attorney review the applicable deadline promptly.
What should I do after a car accident in Charlotte?
Move to a safe location if possible, call the police especially if anyone may be injured or a driver left the scene, and obtain medical attention when needed. North Carolina defines a reportable crash as one involving an injury, a death, or at least $1,000 in total property damage. A driver involved in a reportable crash must immediately notify the appropriate law-enforcement agency. If it is safe to do so, exchange driver and insurance information, obtain witness contact information, take photographs, notify your insurer, and preserve repair, towing, medical, and lost-wage records. Our guide to what to do after a car accident provides a more detailed checklist.
How do I get a Charlotte crash report?
If the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department investigated the collision, an eligible driver, passenger, or registered vehicle owner may complete CMPD’s request form and obtain the report in person or through LexisNexis. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles also accepts requests from individuals for redacted crash reports by mail or in person, subject to federal privacy rules. Use the CMPD crash-report instructions or the NCDMV crash-report page for the current process.
How can contributory negligence affect a Charlotte car accident claim?
The North Carolina Department of Insurance explains that the state’s contributory-negligence rule may prevent a driver from collecting on a liability claim if the driver is determined to be partly at fault. A disagreement about fault may ultimately have to be resolved in court. The rule’s application depends on the facts and evidence, so preserve the crash report, photographs, video, and witness information and do not assume an insurer’s initial fault assessment ends the inquiry.
What insurance coverage may apply after a Charlotte crash?
The at-fault driver’s liability coverage may be one source of payment. Depending on the policy and the facts, uninsured-motorist coverage may apply when an at-fault driver has no insurance, and underinsured-motorist coverage may apply when the driver’s liability coverage is not enough to address covered bodily-injury losses. Medical-payments coverage and collision coverage may also apply. The North Carolina Department of Insurance cautions that settling without the UM or UIM carrier’s written consent can affect coverage, so review every potentially applicable policy before signing a release. Learn more about Charlotte uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.
How long does a North Carolina car accident claim take?
There is no single timetable for every claim. The North Carolina Department of Insurance states that, after receiving a claim, an insurer has 30 days to acknowledge it by making a settlement offer, denying the claim, making payment, or advising that the investigation is continuing. That acknowledgment period is not a deadline for completing an injury claim. Timing can vary with the medical documentation, disputed fault, available coverage, and whether litigation becomes necessary.
What if several vehicles were involved in the crash?
A multi-vehicle collision can require a separate assessment of the sequence of impacts and each driver’s conduct. Under G.S. 20-166.1, a reportable crash record includes the reported cause, conditions, people, and vehicles involved. Photographs, video, witness information, vehicle damage, and applicable policies may provide additional context. The presence of more vehicles or insurance policies does not by itself establish fault or determine compensation.
Official Charlotte and North Carolina Crash Resources
Request a Free Charlotte Car Accident Case Review
If you were injured in a Charlotte collision, Dr. Ted Injury Law can review the available information, explain options that may apply under North Carolina law, and handle communications with the insurers involved.
Request a free case review or call (800) 693-7833. There is no fee unless we win.