Getting Your Life Back Together After An Accident
Because most of us drive nearly every day, it is easy to forget how violent an auto accident can be. More important than the damage to vehicles involved is the harm drivers, passengers and pedestrians can suffer. In a few seconds, you can sustain a severe injury. It is common for a car wreck to cause brain injuries, back injuries and other harm that can leave you severely disabled.
The attorneys at the Law Offices of West & Smith, L.L.P. in Southern Pines represented car accident victims throughout the Sandhills Region including Moore, Richmond, Scotland and Lee Counties, as well as across central North Carolina, since 1975. Our firm’s personalized attention shapes our skill and knowledge to your case to maximize your chances of getting the compensation you deserve.
Experience With All Types Of Motor Vehicle Accidents
We have experience assisting victims in many types of motor vehicle accidents, including:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
We are skilled negotiators and experienced litigators who will help you secure compensation to help you pay your bills for medical care, rehabilitation and lost wages. You focus on recovering from your injuries, and we will take care of all legal matters.
Auto Accidents And Wrongful Death
In the worst auto accidents, somebody does not survive. If the death was the result of negligence, the victim’s survivors may be able to sue and recover damages for wrongful death.
Potential damages from a successful wrongful death lawsuit can include:
- Pecuniary (financial) damages
- Punitive damagesain
Common pecuniary damages after a wrongful death include the loss of the deceased’s financial support and family relationships. Punitive damages are intended to punish especially malicious or egregious behavior.
Before Signing Anything, Call Us
If you have been seriously hurt in an auto accident, it is important to speak to a personal injury lawyer before talking to an insurance company’s adjuster. We make getting just compensation for our clients our top priority. Law Offices of West & Smith, L.L.P., in Southern Pines, North Carolina, has the experience. Call 910-684-3998 to set up a free consultation, or contact us online.