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If you were injured while walking, our Asheville personal injury lawyers at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can help you seek financial compensation for your losses. We have a hard-hitting legal team whose goal is excellence in legal representation in every case, with every client, and at every stage.
We offer free, confidential case reviews, and our Asheville pedestrian accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no upfront fees, and we only get paid when you do. Contact us today to get started.
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Represents Pedestrian Accident Victims in Asheville, NC
Our legal team will draw on decades of collective experience to provide you with the advocacy you deserve when fighting for a full and fair compensation settlement. We’ve served more than 10,000 clients and have a Google Reviews rating of 4.9/5.
Jessica F. speaks for many clients when she talks about her experience with Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC:
- “I cannot express how much we love Farmer & Morris Law. They treat you like you matter and always make sure you understand what is going on. We worked with them for a few years on a difficult case and the outcome was very favorable! Even after the case was over Hannah still reaches out to us to check on us. This law firm is the best! If we ever need anything else we will definitely be going back to them!”
We’re available to our clients 24/7 through our helpline. You can get answers to your questions about your case whenever you need them.
Recovering Your Losses After a Pedestrian Accident in Asheville
According to ABC13 News, Asheville leads the state in the number of pedestrians injured or killed each year. Being hit by a vehicle can cause catastrophic injuries. The human body cannot defend itself against tons of steel. The physical challenge of recovery from a pedestrian-versus-vehicle accident may take months or years, and the financial burden can last even longer.
A pedestrian accident attorney in Asheville, NC can fight for your legal rights and the compensation settlement or judgment you deserve. How much you may recover depends on several factors, but in general, you may receive compensation for the following losses:
- Medical bills, such as ambulance, hospital stays, emergency room visits, treatment, surgeries, rehab, physical therapy, prescriptions, medical equipment or devices, and in-home care
- Estimated future medical expenses
- Income lost during your recovery, including the difference in income if you cannot work at the same level or the same job as before your accident
- Loss of future earnings if you cannot return to work due to disabling injuries
- Physical pain and suffering from your injuries
- Estimated future pain and suffering
- Mental anguish, emotional distress, depression, PTSD, anxiety, and trauma
- Out-of-pocket expenses such as home maintenance or childcare
- Property damage, including electronics, clothing, or other items you had with you at the time of the accident
- Wrongful death damages, if you lost a loved one in a fatal accident
Fair compensation is a critical piece of your future. Our personal injury attorneys at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can provide the legal representation you deserve. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
Proving Negligence in North Carolina for Injuries Suffered in a Pedestrian Accident
Recovering financial compensation for losses due to another’s negligence requires your Asheville pedestrian accident injury attorney to prove that another party’s negligence caused your losses. To do this, we must prove four elements:
- The defendant had a duty of care to you and others to act reasonably and safely.
- The defendant breached that duty by acting negligently, such as running a red light or driving under the influence of alcohol.
- The at-fault party’s breach of duty caused the accident and your injury.
- You suffered losses due to your injury.
When Your Pedestrian Accident Compensation Claim Becomes a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Your Asheville pedestrian accident injury lawyer will gather evidence to prove negligence and account for all the losses you’ve suffered because of the accident. Such evidence may include:
- Eyewitness statements
- Police report
- CCTV and bystander videos or images
- Physical evidence at the accident scene
- Accident reconstruction
- Medical bills and records
- Medical expert testimony
- Paystubs and wage statements
We will handle the entire legal process for you, including identifying your losses, filing a compensation claim with the liable party’s insurance company, and negotiating on your behalf for the compensation settlement you deserve.
If those negotiations fail to produce an appropriate settlement, you generally have three years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit, per N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52. If you lost a loved one, you only have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit, per N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-53.
If you do not begin legal action by this deadline, the court may bar you from pursuing a compensation judgment or verdict. Your lawyer will ensure you meet this deadline, as long as you seek help from us as soon as possible after the accident.
Exceptions to the Statute of Limitations
You may be allowed more time to file a personal injury lawsuit in North Carolina under a few unique circumstances, such as:
- The injured person was a minor at the time of the accident.
- The injured individual is mentally incapacitated, such as with a traumatic brain injury.
Ask your pedestrian accident attorney in Asheville, NC how the statute of limitations applies to your case.
Schedule Your Free Asheville Pedestrian Accident Case Review Today
Our pedestrian accident attorneys are experienced in the personal injury laws of our state. Contact us today at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC. An Asheville pedestrian accident lawyer from our team wants to help you reclaim your life.
