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If you were a driver, passenger, or pedestrian hit by a negligent motorist in an accident that injured you severely or if you are the surviving family member of someone who lost his or her life in an auto accident, our personal injury law firm can help.
You may have the right to file a compensation claim in North Carolina for your physical, financial, and emotional harm. Our Asheville personal injury lawyer will help you and your family in your time of need.
We are Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC. Our legal team is ready to provide responsive legal care to help you pursue fair compensation. Call us for a free consultation now. Get started on your recovery with a team committed to your success.
Receive the Legal Representation Your Asheville Case Deserves
At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, we have been helping injured clients since 2004 obtain the financial compensation that their cases deserved. With a 4.9/5 rating from over 415 Google Reviews, we have earned high praise from the over 10,000 clients we have served.
Our goal has always been to provide excellence in legal representation in every case we manage. Here is what past clients have had to say about the service they received from us:
- “We would like to thank the Farmer and Morris Law Firm for their incredible professional integrity. We highly recommend each one of them. The excellence they serve you with is nowhere to be found but with them. Absolutely wonderful experience!” — Hetty Trachsel
- “My needs were fairly simple but Mrs. Hannah Davies handled my requests with professionalism and skill. I felt well taken care of.” — Anne Arrowood
- “Gabrielle R. Valentine, from start to finish proved to be an exceptional choice handling my legal matters. She’s forthright, consistent, informed, and trustworthy. Needless to say, everything worked out very well…Highly Recommendable!” — Pamela S.
You can read more of our testimonials and decide for yourself.
Fighting for the Rights of Asheville Car Accident Injury Victims
Our goal for every car wreck injury claim is to obtain the best compensation possible for accident victims. We start the claim process by listening to your story during your free consultation. Our auto accident attorneys in Asheville can then explain your case’s merits and your legal options.
Once we commit to each other, our team will begin to investigate your accident. We will visit the accident scene, interview eyewitnesses, and review your medical records. We will gather such evidence as:
- Police report for the officer’s notes on the accident and contact information
- Pay stubs to learn what income you have lost while you recover at home
- Photos of the accident scene, your injuries, and any relevant material
- Video footage from dash cams, traffic cameras, and business surveillance
We will even elicit the assistance of expert witnesses. Medical professionals can explain the nature of your injuries, your prognosis, and treatment. Financial advisors can inform us how your injuries will impact your ability to work and provide for your family. Accident reconstruction specialists can demonstrate how your accident occurred, providing clarity on those at fault.
From that evidence, we can determine cause, fault, and liability. We can assess the full value of your damages and file an accident claim with all liable insurance companies. We will negotiate with the insurance companies for a fair settlement, and if we cannot reach an agreement, we’ll take our arguments to the courtroom.
You do not have to accept a low-ball offer from an insurance company. Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC will investigate your accident and negotiate a settlement (or aggressively litigate in civil court if discussions are unproductive).
We Handle a Full Range of Car Accident Types
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC handles the following types of car accident cases:
- Head-on, rear-end, and side-impact collisions
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Distracted driving accidents
- Intoxicated driving accidents
- Accidents with government vehicles
- Malfunctioning motor vehicles
- Poorly maintained roadways
- Accidents caused by uninsured drivers
- Fatal accidents
At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, our Asheville car accident attorneys will handle your case with personalized service from start to finish. Our legal team will answer your questions promptly in a manner that is easy to understand.
Speak With Us About Your Car Accident at No Cost
We design our legal service with your needs in mind. Call Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC now for your free case evaluation. In addition to a free case evaluation, we work on contingency. Under our contingency fee agreement, you pay nothing up front. We provide you with legal services without the added stress of further financial uncertainty.
Instead of retaining a lawyer, we start to work on your case and our legal team does not earn our fees unless we win your case. That is our promise to you. This type of agreement has us align our goals with you and your family’s needs.
Some law firms act like a settlement mill, promising big returns fast. That’s not the case with Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC. We want to get you the compensation your case deserves. We put in the time and resources to develop the best possible claim for you and pursue your fair compensation, and we do it without asking for anything up front. That’s how confident we are at getting the recovery you need.
Your Car Accident Case May Be Worth More than What the Insurance Company Offers
Insurance companies representing the negligent party are powerful corporations that may try to put profits over people. Their goal is to pay victims as little as they possibly can. So, insurance carriers may attempt to offer a low settlement amount to victims early in their cases.
Unfortunately, this offer to you may occur before you fully comprehend the scope and depth of your losses and outlook. Their initial offer may look tempting, especially when you see the expenses and bills surrounding you, but don’t accept it without speaking to us first. We can examine your case and assess their offers against your losses and provide you with guidance.
When you hire us, our Asheville car accident lawyer will handle these negotiations on your behalf. Doing so allows you to concentrate on your total health and well-being. Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC will evaluate the insurance company’s offer to determine if we can obtain additional compensation for the following losses:
- Medical expenses
- Future healthcare costs
- Lost wages and future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Wrongful death benefits
In rare circumstances, you may be able to collect punitive damages. Punitive damages serve a specific purpose in personal injury cases. They are only awarded by the courts as punishment against the defendants in cases of extreme or gross negligence. They act as a warning to those who may commit similar offenses.
Wrongful Death Damages Are Available to the Surviving Family
If a car wreck causes loss of life, your loved one’s personal representative may file a wrongful death claim. While money does not bring your loved one back to life, it does hold at-fault parties liable for their actions.
Wrongful death claims allow you to seek restitution for the emotional and financial injuries you suffered—including mental anguish, loss of companionship, funeral/burial expenses, and more. The wrongful death lawyers at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC will pursue compensation for these losses while providing empathetic and compassionate understanding.
There Are Civil Deadlines that Can Affect Your Asheville Case
Car accident injury victims and surviving family members have a time limit to file an accident lawsuit against negligent parties in North Carolina. This cutoff date is also known as the statute of limitations. When this date passes, your case could be barred, and you may not recover compensation for harm sustained through the courts.
In general, the North Carolina statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the date of your injury under N.C. Gen. Stat. §1-52. In fatal accidents, surviving family members generally have up to two years to file under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-53.
However, there are a few exclusions to the deadlines in these statutes. The statutory deadlines may change depending on specific circumstances, such as matters involving minor-aged victims and claims against the government. Due to these variations, you may want to obtain a free case evaluation to establish what time limits apply. A personal injury attorney can explain which deadlines and their exceptions apply to your case.
You do not have to let negligent parties get away with what they have done. It never hurts to inquire about your legal rights.
Determining Fault in Your Car Accident Injury Claim
An investigation of your crash is necessary to determine who is at fault, but if an insurance adjuster contacts you, you do not have to admit blame. While the other driver is typically the negligent party, the liability may also include less obvious individuals, such as manufacturers and municipalities.
You should note that the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) states that “Automobile Liability coverage [is to] be continuously maintained” for all drivers in the state. If either you or the liable party does not have insurance, we can discuss whether you have other options available to you.
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC will thoroughly investigate your claim while preserving evidence as we discover it. You do not have to fight your personal injury or wrongful death case alone when you hire our legal team.
You Have Options if the At-Fault Driver Blames You
North Carolina is one of just a few states that follow the rule of contributory negligence in personal injury cases. Under the contributory negligence doctrine, you cannot collect a civil award from an accident if you are in any way responsible for causing it.
Due to this harsh standard, working with a Asheville car accident attorneys becomes even more vital. We have the knowledge to fight back against accusations and will stand by your side throughout the entire claims process.
We Serve Victims and Families Across North Carolina
An Asheville car accident lawyer at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC will proudly serve car wreck injury victims or surviving family members. If you have questions or want help regarding your car accident injury claim, contact us for a free consultation.
