Iredell County Personal Injury Lawyer

Iredell County Personal Injury Attorney

You can file a personal injury claim when another party’s carelessness or recklessness caused you to be injured. Injuries can harm your entire life, leaving you in pain and unable to earn income while also facing high medical costs. You should not be responsible for these costs when you are not to blame. An Iredell County personal injury lawyer can help you hold the negligent party responsible.

Working with an attorney can make the legal process easier and mean you don’t have to worry about as many things. You can focus on recovering, knowing that your claim is in qualified hands. At Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, we can help you get compensation for your losses, including loss of income, property damage costs, medical bills, and personal consequences like pain and suffering.

For over 23 years, our firm has served communities in and around Iredell County. We are proud to support injured individuals and their families in their time of need. Our team understands that this situation can be frustrating and helps to make it easier. The support of an experienced attorney is beneficial as even seemingly simple cases can be difficult for most individuals to win. Our team’s legal representation means you are more likely to get the compensation you deserve.

Common Personal Injury Claims

At Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, we have experience in numerous areas of personal injury law. Some of the most common include:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Third-party workplace injuries
• Slip-and-fall injuries
• Premises liability
• Dog attacks
• Catastrophic injuries

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case in North Carolina?

How long it takes to settle a personal injury case in Iredell County is, unfortunately, not easy to estimate. Each claim is unique, and the amount of time it takes to resolve will depend on the factors of the case. Some of these factors include:

• Evidence and liability. If it is clear who is at fault for the accident and your injury, the case is likely to be resolved more efficiently because the party will want to settle outside of court. If the fault is unclear, then it may take longer to get a fair settlement outside of court. It may also require the case to go to court.
• Injury severity. When you have more serious injuries, it will take more time until they are mostly or fully healed. Until that time, it is difficult to accurately determine the long-term effects and costs of those injuries. The amount of time it takes you to recover will impact how long it takes for the case to resolve.
• Legal support. Working with an attorney is likely to resolve your case more smoothly. An attorney can avoid errors that would delay the process and may be able to reach a fair settlement with the at-fault party sooner. Even if the case is not resolved quickly, an attorney is beneficial for protecting your rights and financial interests and securing the most beneficial outcome, even if that takes time.
• Litigation. If your personal injury claim goes to court, it will take longer to resolve. In a settlement, parties can meet and negotiate terms on their schedules. If the case goes to court, it relies on the availability and busyness of the court. While a court case will likely take longer to resolve, it is also more likely to secure a higher verdict.

Discussing your situation with a personal injury attorney can provide you with a clearer picture of the likely timeline of your case. An attorney can review your unique circumstances and help you understand what may make your case take longer.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in North Carolina?

The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in North Carolina is three years from the day the injury occurred. This deadline may seem like plenty of time to file a claim, but it’s important to act quickly. Talking with an attorney early will give them time to investigate the scene of the accident soon after it happens and give sufficient time to gather evidence and build your claim. If the claim is not filed by the statute of limitations, then you will not be able to recover damages.

Acting quickly also helps with negotiations, as those typically must be filed very soon after an accident. Your attorney can help you build the case for negotiations with the insurance provider while keeping the civil statute of limitations in mind in case a civil claim is necessary.

In some cases, the statute of limitations can be extended, such as if your injury was not immediately apparent after the accident. However, as soon as you are aware of this, you should work with an attorney. There is an overall statute of limitations of ten years on actions, even if you have not yet discovered the injury. If you are unsure whether you are within the limits of the statute of limitations or not, an attorney can review your situation and determine what deadlines apply.

Determining Fault in a Personal Injury Claim

You are able to recover compensation when you can prove that someone else was liable for your injury and resulting damages. In most cases, to prove that another party is liable, you must prove the following:

• The party owed you a duty of care such as a such of care to warn you of hazards or a duty of care to prevent unnecessary injury or damage
• The party breached that duty of care often through negligence but sometimes through misconduct or criminal negligence
• The breach of duty directly links to the accident and your injuries
• The accident caused you to suffer tangible economic and noneconomic damages.

A personal injury attorney has significant experience gathering evidence to support these elements. If you are not sure if someone can be held liable for your injuries, an attorney can review your case to see if there is a party that was at fault.

Contact Iredell County Personal Injury Lawyer

The team at Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, is proud to serve injured individuals in Iredell County, as well as Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and Lincoln Counties. It’s important to act quickly after a personal injury and find an attorney who has experience with cases like yours. Contact our firm today.