Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury Attorneys Serving NC, SC & GA
Personal injury law covers a broad range of situations where a person is injured due to someone else's negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct. At Dr. Ted Injury Law, our personal injury attorneys represent injured individuals across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia in all types of injury claims. Whether you were hurt in a car accident, a slip and fall, a workplace incident, or any other situation caused by another's negligence, our experienced attorneys are here to fight for the compensation you deserve.
We understand that an injury can turn your life upside down. Medical bills pile up, you may be unable to work, and the pain and stress can be overwhelming. Our attorneys handle every aspect of your case so you can focus on your recovery. We investigate the incident, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and if necessary, take your case to trial.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
- Motor vehicle accidents — Car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, and rideshare accidents.
- Premises liability — Slip and fall, negligent security, swimming pool accidents, and other property injuries.
- Medical malpractice — Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and nursing home abuse.
- Workplace injuries — Workers' compensation, construction accidents, and industrial injuries.
- Product liability — Defective products and dangerous drugs.
- Dog bites and animal attacks — Injuries caused by negligent pet owners.
- Wrongful death — Claims on behalf of families who have lost loved ones to negligence.
- Catastrophic injuries — Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, and amputations.
Elements of a Personal Injury Case
To succeed in a personal injury claim, you must generally prove four elements:
- Duty of care — The defendant owed you a duty to act with reasonable care.
- Breach — The defendant breached that duty through negligence or wrongful conduct.
- Causation — The defendant's breach directly caused your injuries.
- Damages — You suffered actual damages (medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.).
State Laws Affecting Personal Injury Claims
North Carolina
North Carolina follows the contributory negligence rule — one of only a few states to do so. Under this rule, if you are found even 1% at fault for the accident, you may be completely barred from recovering any compensation. This makes skilled legal representation essential. The general statute of limitations for personal injury is 3 years under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52.
South Carolina
South Carolina uses a modified comparative negligence system. You can recover damages as long as you are less than 51% at fault, but your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. The statute of limitations is 3 years under S.C. Code § 15-3-530.
Georgia
Georgia applies modified comparative negligence under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. You can recover if you are less than 50% at fault, with your award reduced by your percentage of responsibility. The statute of limitations is 2 years under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
The Personal Injury Claims Process
The personal injury process typically involves investigation and evidence gathering, medical treatment documentation, demand letter to the insurance company, negotiation and settlement discussions, filing a lawsuit if settlement is not reached, discovery and depositions, mediation or arbitration, and trial if necessary. Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but having an attorney who is prepared to go to trial strengthens your negotiating position.
Compensation in Personal Injury Cases
Victims may recover economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, property damage), non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life), and in some cases, punitive damages for particularly egregious conduct.
Why Choose Dr. Ted Injury Law
Our firm offers free consultations, works on a contingency fee basis (no fee unless we win), has extensive trial experience, and serves clients across 10 offices in NC, SC, and GA. We treat every client with the personal attention their case deserves. Contact us today to get started.
Related Case Results
Our client was driving home from work on Interstate 85 near Charlotte when an 18-wheeler whose driver had exceeded federal hours-of-service limits ran a red light at a highway interchange, causing a devastating multi-vehicle collision. Our client suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, multiple fractures, and required months of intensive rehabilitation. Through exhaustive investigation, we uncovered falsified driver logs and a pattern of safety violations by the trucking company. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a verdict of $12.5 million, one of the largest trucking accident verdicts in North Carolina history.
A 42-year-old mother of three went to a Charlotte-area hospital for a routine gallbladder removal. Due to the surgeon's negligence, her bile duct was severed during the procedure, leading to a life-threatening infection, multiple corrective surgeries, and permanent digestive complications. Our team retained leading surgical experts who testified that the surgeon deviated from the standard of care. The case was resolved through mediation for $9.2 million, providing our client with the resources to cover her ongoing medical needs and compensate her family for the profound impact on their lives.
A commercial truck driver lost control of his vehicle on a steep descent near Asheville when the truck's brakes failed due to inadequate maintenance. The truck struck our client's vehicle head-on, killing the 38-year-old father of two. Our investigation revealed that the trucking company had repeatedly deferred required brake inspections and that the driver had reported brake issues weeks before the accident. We settled with the trucking company and the maintenance provider for a combined $8.7 million for the surviving family.
A construction worker at a high-rise project in downtown Charlotte fell 40 feet when his safety harness, manufactured by a major equipment company, failed due to a defective buckle mechanism. He suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury resulting in permanent paralysis from the waist down. We pursued claims against both the equipment manufacturer and the general contractor, ultimately recovering $7.8 million through settlement. The case led to a voluntary recall of the defective harness model.