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Car crashes are always terrible, but they can be even more frightening when injuries and losses occur. Should you suffer injuries because of another North Carolina driver’s reckless actions, our Columbus car accident lawyer is ready to help. You can learn more during a free initial consultation with us.
Winning a personal injury lawsuit after a car crash can be challenging. Likewise, battling insurance companies trying to limit your personal injury settlement amount is often frustrating. Instead of facing these challenges alone, call Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, and let our Columbus personal injury lawyers provide the excellent representation you deserve.
How Our Attorneys Can Help You With Your Settlement in Polk County
The legal team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, has decades of collective experience representing the interests of victims harmed through others’ negligence. We believe this gives us the ability to zero in on the needs of each of our clients, helping us deliver the representation they need.
You can trust that our Columbus car accident lawyers will represent you with respect and compassion. Sometimes our clients feel embarrassed about the injuries they have. We never want our clients to feel this way. The fact that you ended up with these injuries was not your fault. Through our representation, we will work tirelessly to help reduce any stress you feel about your crash and injuries by:
Tracking Your Car Wreck Injuries and Their Costs
When we pursue compensation for you, our car crash attorneys request your medical records to help track the costs of your injuries and prescribed treatment plan. We can also go over other bills and consequences with you, including property damage expenses. Our goal is to ensure no current or future costs are overlooked or omitted.
Although we rely on information provided by you to pursue your case, we do not want you to feel burdened by extra work during your recovery. If you are not sure what losses qualify you for reimbursement or compensation, our Columbus law firm can walk you through it.
Investigating Your Columbus Car Crash
Our car accident attorney in Columbus can investigate the case’s facts to show you are not at fault. We may rely on several things, including:
- Police reports from the Columbus Police Department
- Witness interviews
- Photos of your injuries and the site of the crash
- Video footage from the car wreck scene
- Statements from your doctors about your injuries
- Review of the wreck’s damage to the cars
- Expert analysis and collision reconstruction
We can even use specialized evidence like blood alcohol content (BAC) tests, app and social media activity, or phone records to highlight the other driver’s negligence.
Doing Everything Possible to Keep Your Case Moving Forward
According to North Carolina’s G.S. § 1-52, victims in personal injury cases have up to three years to start the process of filing a lawsuit. That does not mean you have to completely resolve the lawsuit within that time, just that you need to file by that date.
However, some aspects of your case could change the amount of time you have to file, so do not wait until that deadline is looming to get help. Our car crash lawyers can use those three years to make progress on your case by investigating your crash, negotiating with insurance, and potentially settling out of court.
That said, wherever you are in the process of an insurance claim or lawsuit, our accident injury attorneys can work to keep your case moving forward and meet all relevant deadlines.
Helping You Seek a Judgment for Pain and Suffering
One of the toughest parts of reaching a settlement after a car wreck is convincing the insurance company that you deserve a certain amount of money for your pain and suffering. This amount should cover any ongoing physical, emotional, and psychological trauma from your injuries. It also should compensate you for any reduced quality of life you are experiencing.
Our team has negotiated many settlements with insurers regarding pain and suffering. We draw upon past legal strategies as well as a customized approach to your case as we:
- Aim to help you receive maximum compensation
- File your accident claim on your behalf
- Negotiate with the insurer for the right settlement
Helping You Recover Lost Wages
If your injuries leave you unable to work for weeks or months after the collision, you can seek a settlement that reimburses you for the income you could not earn. Our car accident lawyers in Columbus can rely on the testimony of your doctors to determine when it is safe for you to return to work, even if the insurer tries to say you should be able to go back to work sooner. Lost wages can include:
- Full-time income
- Part-time income
- Freelance income
- Business income
In an economy where more and more people are taking on multiple jobs, we work to uncover every revenue stream that is affected by your crash. Even monetized hobbies could be eligible for lost wages, including compensation for an inability to do that hobby in the future.
Seeking a Jury Award in a Polk County Court
If the insurance company will not settle out of court, Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, can represent you in the courtroom and fight for a fair jury award. Call us today for a free case review to learn more about your rights and options.
Previous Accident Injury Clients Tell an Important Part of Our Story
Our car wreck lawyers are committed to providing compassionate legal support for injured clients. When they leave testimonials about their experience working with our personal injury attorneys, clients we represented in the past say:
- Carla Coleman: Helped my boyfriend with a personal injury case and got him a great lump sum! Also kept us updated throughout the entire process! If you’re looking for friendly, informative lawyers I highly recommend Farmer & Morris!
- Hetty Trachsel: 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!
Creating happy endings for successful clients is our passion. We even provide a 24/7 helpline so we can answer your questions at any time.
Our Lawyer Can Take on Your Case at No Upfront Cost to You
You should not feel intimidated at the cost of hiring a lawyer to help you fight for compensation. At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, our attorneys can represent you on a contingency–fee basis. These are the ways you can benefit from this arrangement:
- You can start pursuing compensation without delay
- You pay us only after we recover damages for you
- You pay us nothing if we do not win your case
Do not let fear of adding to the accident’s costs stop you from getting the legal support you deserve to build a strong case. Our legal services will not add to your post-wreck financial strain.
The Importance of Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Columbus
Why put yourself through the stress of a legal action when all you want to do is recover and move on from your car crash? The personal injury attorneys at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, believe that there are several good reasons:
Legal Actions Help You Pay Your Accident-Related Medical Expenses
We know how important it is to have finances available to continue any medical care you need to recover from your injuries. Medical care can include:
- Emergency room fees
- Hospital admissions
- Diagnostic testing
- Surgical procedures
- Assistive medical devices
- Required medications
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Long-term care
- Home and car modifications
Not only can your settlement help you cover any medical costs you have up to the point of the agreement, but it should estimate the amount you will need in the future to pay ongoing medical bills. We do this by working with doctors and financial experts to project your healthcare costs and losses. Our legal team works tirelessly to make sure we come up with an accurate figure for your continuing medical costs.
Legal Actions Can Support Your Family After Catastrophic Injuries
Commonly reported car crash injuries include:
- Head and neck injuries, including whiplash, concussion, and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Broken, fractured, and sprained bones, including arm, leg, and hip injuries
- Back and spinal cord injuries including immobility and full or partial paralysis
- Disfiguring injuries like extensive burns, deep cuts, and other soft tissue damage
These injuries will incur more than medical costs. They will also cause a lack of productivity and the potential loss of wages, on top of affecting you emotionally and psychologically. The damages our Columbus catastrophic injury lawyers pursue can ensure you do not have to worry about money, no matter how badly you were hurt.
Legal Actions Help Your Family Attain Justice After a Car Accident
The at-fault party should not get away with the harm they have done to you and your family. If their actions were especially egregious, Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, can ask for punitive damages, which are designed specifically to punish extreme negligence or malice.
You can make Columbus a safer place for all drivers just by filing an accident claim or lawsuit.
We Aim to Prove You Are Not at Fault for the Motor Vehicle Accident
Even though you know you did not cause the crash, the insurer may say you were at least partially at fault. This is a common tactic, as the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) says that, if you are partially at fault for the crash, you may not be able to collect compensation.
If the Car Accident Insurer Accuses You of Fault
The insurer may try to take advantage of the fact that you are still foggy from the crash by asking you questions to trap you into making an admission of fault. The insurer may also accuse you of outright lying about your version of events. This is difficult to deal with when trying to recover from your injuries. Our personal injury law firm encourages accident victims like you to:
- Take time to collect yourself and get help before dealing with insurance
- Receive thorough medical attention to understand the extent of your injuries
- Stick to basic facts, not assumptions or guesses, when talking with adjusters
- Work with our Columbus attorneys to craft an official statement to an insurance company
- Do not rush into accepting a settlement, even if it seems generous
In fact, our Columbus car accident lawyers can handle much of this process for you. Rather than worrying about what to say, you can hire us to speak for you.
Proving the Four Elements of Negligence
Part of our car accident injury attorney’s job is to establish that the four elements of negligence apply in your case. These elements are:
- Duty of care, meaning the liable party was legally responsible for exhibiting reasonable behavior
- Breach of duty, meaning the liable party did not behave responsibly
- Causation, meaning the liable party’s behavior is what caused your crash
- Damages, meaning that the accident caused your injuries
We Explore All Possible Avenues for Car Accident Compensation
In addition to fighting back attempts to blame you for your car collision, Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, can investigate all possible at-fault parties in your case. That may include:
- Vehicle drivers
- Car designers and manufacturers
- Tire companies
- Repair and maintenance shops
- Trucking, rideshare, or taxi companies
- Government entities
Car collisions are often the confluence of several factors and decisions. Your compensation should reflect that by pursuing each liable party for their role in your injuries.
We Take Motor Vehicle Accident Cases of All Kinds
We know that auto accidents take many forms. Some occur on familiar side streets you have traversed hundreds of times, while others occur on high-speed freeways like I-26. Some involve other kinds of vehicles, like trucks or motorcycles.
No matter what circumstance you face, Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, can let you work with our Columbus truck accident lawyer, Columbus motorcycle accident lawyer, or any of our other qualified attorneys to assist you with your case.
We Will Evaluate Your Columbus Case for Free Today
Car wrecks and their aftermath are frightening, but you can face that fear with a dedicated team of Columbus car accident lawyers on your side. For a free review of your personal injury case, contact the team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, as soon as possible. Call our office today.
