Mooresville Personal Injury Attorney

Mooresville Personal Injury FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Injurious accidents are major, life-altering events that can leave the victims' lives permanently shattered. In the aftermath of an accident, it can be nearly impossible to confront the mounting medical bills and time lost from work coupled with severe pain and suffering.

Mooresville personal injury lawyer William T. Corbett, Jr. has been advocating on behalf of injured victims all throughout the state of North Carolina for more than 20 years. Through his dedicated efforts, he has helped numerous clients secure large personal injury settlements on behalf of their injuries. We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions that we encounter on a daily basis, please see the following for your convenience:

What types of injuries are covered under personal injury law?

Personal injury law covers both physical and psychological injuries that are caused due to someone else's negligence, carelessness, or recklessness. For example, a person can sustain severe traumatic brain injuries in a car accident, whereas a person can experience extreme psychological trauma after being viciously attacked in the face by a dog. Both types of injuries are categorized under personal injury law.

How are my medical bills paid?

How your medical bills are paid initially will depend upon whether or not you have health insurance. If you have health insurance, you shouldn't hesitate to use it. Depending on your case, we may be able to secure compensation for your medical expenses as part of the final settlement. If you don't have health insurance, you may want to find out if you qualify for Medicaid, otherwise it may be possible to use a medical provider that is willing to treat you on a lien basis.

Will I get money for lost wages?

This is a major issue of concern for anyone involved in a serious accident. As long as you can prove that you lost income as a result of the accident, then lost wages are typically paid in the final settlement award.

How much is my personal injury case worth?

This is one of the most important questions on everybody's mind when they first hire our firm. The truth is that it's difficult to answer that question and provide an exact answer. How much your case is worth will depend on a variety of factors such as the extent of your injuries, the degree of your recovery time, whether or not you can return to work, if you have any permanent scarring or disfigurement, if you have experienced the loss of use of any of your body parts or organs, and whether or not you are entitled to punitive damages. However, what we can say is that we will handle your case with the utmost professionalism and we will seek maximum compensation on behalf of your injuries.

What does negligence mean?

Personal injury law revolves around the concept of negligence. Negligence refers to the failure to act reasonably and responsibly in a situation. Elements of negligence can include: breach of duty, causing injury to the victim, lack of reasonable care, and knowing that an act or lack thereof would result in injuries to an innocent bystander or victim.

Why do I need a personal injury attorney?

You can expect a call from the insurance company shortly after the accident. Don't be fooled by appearances, they are not here to help you. Without retaining an attorney, it will be you up against a large insurance company and/or a corporation that has their own high powered attorneys at their disposal. You can count on the fact that they will make you a settlement offer that is far less than you deserve. They are not in the business of paying out large settlements unless they have to. Hiring an attorney will be your greatest insurance when it comes to obtaining the compensation that reflects the true value of your claim.

Is there a statute of limitations?

Yes, there is a statute of limitations for personal injury claims. As long as the accident happened in North Carolina, you have three years to file a lawsuit for a personal injury, and for a wrongful death claim you usually have two years to file a lawsuit.

Contact a Mooresville personal injury attorney from the firm to get more answers to your questions.