People sometimes suffer catastrophic injuries caused by someone else’s negligent behavior. In such cases, the injured person is entitled to financial compensation for his or her medical bills, the cost of ongoing or future medical treatment that may be required, lost wages, and other economic losses caused by the injury. The injured person may also seek compensation for pain and suffering, and, in some cases, for emotional distress.

In a lawsuit based on negligence, the plaintiff (the person bringing the suit) must prove that the defendant had a duty to act with due care toward the plaintiff, that the defendant violated that duty (by failing to act as a reasonable person would have under similar circumstances), and that the defendant’s actions were the cause of the plaintiff’s injuries. The plaintiff must also prove what damages he or she incurred, meaning the extent of the injuries suffered.

If you have been injured as a result of a car, truck, or motorcycle accident; a fall or other incident that occurred on someone else’s property; or an incident of medical malpractice, please contact our offices today. In all personal injury cases, our initial consultation is free.

North Carolina, unlike most other states, retains the out-dated doctrine of contributory negligence: In North Carolina, an injured person will be barred from receiving any compensation if the defendant can prove that the injured person was even one percent negligent and that the negligence of the injured party contributed to causing his or her injury.

Cases that involve negligent behavior by children involve different standards than those that apply to adults. If a child was the victim of the injury, the child’s parents can file a claim for compensation on the child’s behalf—and may be able to raise related claims of their own.

One particular type of negligence occurs among health care providers. In such cases, if the negligence involves, for example, a failure to diagnose, an incorrect diagnosis, or a botched surgery, the patient who was harmed may bring a claim of medical malpractice.

Whether or not you have already been contacted by an insurance company representative, we can help. Keep in mind that insurance adjusters are professionals trained to minimize the cost to their company. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand the requirements of the law, help collect the necessary evidence that will prove your case and counter any potential claims that you were contributorily negligent, complete and file all the necessary paperwork, and use professional negotiation skills to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

The Charlotte-based personal injury attorneys at the Myers Law Firm are experienced negotiators; at the same time, we are also experienced trial attorneys, ready to go to court if necessary. We are dedicated to providing our clients outstanding representation and the utmost level of support as their case progresses.

Our firm also represents people who have lost family members through wrongful death —in other words a death caused by someone else’s negligence or intentional acts. In such cases, the surviving family members can seek compensation for various types of losses that the wrongful death has caused them.

North Carolina law limits the time period during which personal injury claims (including wrongful death claims) may be brought. To preserve your rights, as well as the evidence that you need to prove your claims, you must act promptly.

To schedule a free personal injury consultation about the specifics of your case, please call our Charlotte office toll-free at 1-888-376-ATTY (2889), email us at mattmyers@myerslegal.com, or fill out and submit our online “Contact Us” form. We have been helping injured people for decades, and are ready to put our experience to work for you.