Compensation You Can Recover After a Greensboro Car Accident
What Types of Compensation Are Available?
After a car accident, you may be entitled to several types of compensation, depending on the specifics of your case. These fall into three main categories: economic damages, non-economic damages, and, in rare cases, punitive damages.
- Medical Expenses: Covers hospital bills, surgeries, medications, and ongoing care. For example, in a previous case, we secured a $3.8 million settlement for a woman severely injured in a head-on collision, ensuring her extensive medical needs were met.
- Lost Wages: Reimburses income lost due to time off work. If your injuries prevent you from returning to your job, you may also recover for reduced earning capacity.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensates for physical pain and emotional distress. In another case, we won a $279,000 verdict for a neck injury despite no visible car damage, highlighting how juries can value your suffering.
- Property Damage: Covers repairs or replacement of your vehicle. If repairs exceed 75% of your car’s value, it may be totaled, and you’re entitled to fair market value.
- Punitive Damages: Rare, but possible if the at-fault driver’s conduct was grossly negligent, like drunk driving. These aim to punish and deter reckless behavior.
What Makes Your Case Unique?
Every accident is different, and so is every recovery. At Roane Law, we don’t just chase settlements; we dig deep into your story. Take our case that was dropped by another North Carolina law firm. Following the filing of the lawsuit, we conducted a deposition with her doctor. This pivotal deposition was fiercely contested by a skilled defense attorney on my team. I meticulously prepared for it, and the deposition was a success. Why? Because we saw the truth others missed. Your compensation depends on factors like injury severity, evidence strength, and the at-fault party’s actions. My experience has taught me how insurance companies lowball victims, and I’ve made it my mission to fight that ever since.
How Can You Maximize Your Compensation?
Insurance companies in Greensboro often try to minimize payouts, offering quick settlements that don’t cover long-term costs. Here’s how Roane Law helps you get what you deserve:
- Thorough Investigation: We gather police reports, witness statements, and medical records to build a strong case.
- Expert Negotiation: With our track record as the only firm to win verdicts in every Piedmont county, insurers know we’re ready for trial.
- Personalized Advocacy: My experience surviving a serious accident drives our empathy. In 1995, I survived a severe car accident that left me unable to work, forcing me to sell my business. The insurance company was so uncooperative that I had to prepare lawsuit documents to secure my claim. Ever since, I have dedicated my career to battling insurance companies on behalf of our clients.
The average settlement in Greensboro ranges from a few thousand to millions, depending on your case. Don’t accept an offer without consulting an experienced law firm first.
Why Choose Roane Law?
Our firm’s unique edge comes from my personal journey and our relentless focus on serious injury cases. After my accident, I faced insurance battles that inspired me to attend Wake Forest Law. Today, we handle select cases to use our litigation skills to the fullest with advanced attention to each of our clients. Whether it’s a $3,800,000 verdict for a catastrophic car accident or a multi-million-dollar trucking case, we deliver results. Let us guide you through the legal maze so you can focus on healing. Contact Roane Law for a Free Consultation.
About the Author: James M. Roane III, founder of Roane Law, has over 22 years of experience fighting for injury victims in Greensboro, driven by his own 1995 car accident that inspired him to attend Wake Forest Law. A native of Guilford County, he’s the only attorney to win verdicts in every Piedmont county. Learn more about James Roane.