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Showing 9 car accident lawyers in Burlington, NC
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Smith Giles, PLLC Attorneys at Law
3009 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 223-3334
smithgiles.com
Lanier Law Group Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Burlington
2630 Ramada Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 551-1381
lanierlawgroup.com
Timothy W Gray - Attorney
1694 Westbrook Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 270-4440
pittmansteelelaw.com
Oertel Koonts & Oertel Pllc
3493 Forestdale Dr STE 103, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 524-0355
okolaw.com
Deal Law, PLLC.
1153 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 584-4448
deallawnc.com
The Vernon Law Firm
522 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-8851
vernonlaw.com
Holt, Longest, Wall & Moseley, P.L.L.C.
3453 Forestdale Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 793-3773
Lisa Lanier, Esq.
1148 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 506-1041
lanierlawgroup.com
W. Philip Moseley Attorney
3453 Forestdale Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-7461
What Does a Car Accident Lawyer in Burlington Cost?
Most car accident lawyers in North Carolina work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no upfront fees and the lawyer takes a percentage of your settlement or court award, typically between 33 and 40 percent. Some costs like filing fees or expert witness fees may be deducted separately. Costs vary by case complexity and lawyer agreement. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to file a car accident lawsuit in Burlington NC?
In North Carolina, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is called the statute of limitations. If you miss this deadline you may lose your right to seek compensation.
How does North Carolina contributory negligence affect my case?
North Carolina is one of the few states that uses pure contributory negligence. If you are found to have contributed to the accident in any way, even 1 percent, you cannot recover any damages. A lawyer can help build a strong case to show the other driver was entirely at fault.
What damages can I recover in a Burlington car accident claim?
You may recover economic damages like medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. You may also recover non-economic damages for pain and suffering. North Carolina does not cap most personal injury damages, but punitive damages have limits.