Pedestrian Accidents

North Carolina Pedestrian Accident Attorney

If you have been the victim of a pedestrian accident and are in need of compensation, contact our North Carolina pedestrian accident lawyer today. Our firm routinely handles pedestrian injury claims in North Carolina, and will use our knowledge and experience to help you with your case.

Chris Layton decided to become a lawyer to help people who would otherwise be taken advantage of, and he is prepared to help defend your rights and pursue recovery after suffering from a pedestrian accident. As a North Carolina resident for over 20 years, and with over a decade of legal experience, he is dedicated to serving members of his community with their legal needs. To discuss your case with our team and find out how we can assist you, contact The Layton Law Firm today to schedule your free consultation.

How Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Can Help You

In most pedestrian injury claims in North Carolina, the insurance company for the driver at fault will attempt to claim contributory negligence. Contributory negligence argues that the victim was partially at fault for the accident. For example, if the injured pedestrian was intoxicated, was not walking in a crosswalk, or was even wearing dark clothing, the insurance company will attempt to deny the claim based on the theory that you were partly responsible. Our North Carolina pedestrian accident lawyer will help you fight back against unjust claims of contributory negligence.

Most injuries to pedestrians are serious injuries. This makes it that much more important that you have a good lawyer working on your behalf. By trying to settle the injury claim on your own, you may end up forfeiting or ‘signing away’ your rights against the insurance company and the driver. You may also run the risk of settling for much less than you deserve. We will help you pursue the full amount of compensation that you need and deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

North Carolina follows a contributory negligence rule, which may bar you from recovering damages if you’re found partially at fault. A lawyer can help evaluate your case.

The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim after a pedestrian accident in North Carolina is three years from the date of the accident.

Underinsured And Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Because pedestrian injuries tend to be serious injuries, you may exhaust the limits of the driver’s insurance policy. In North Carolina, you can gain access to additional insurance policies via the underinsured motorist statute. This opens the door to often doubling your financial recovery. Our North Carolina pedestrian accident lawyer can help you investigate this aspect of your claim.

If you settle your case without providing proper notice to the additional insurance policies, you may forfeit your ability to recover under them. Additionally, quite often it is only through deposition that your lawyer can discover what additional insurance policies exist. The driver’s insurance company is under no obligation to provide that information to you if you’re just trying to settle the claim. A deposition, on the other hand, is a form of legal discovery that binds the party to answer honestly regarding insurance and any additional facts surrounding the pedestrian accident.

Minor Pedestrians

If the injured party is a minor, our North Carolina pedestrian accident lawyer may need to petition the court for approval of the settlement. This requirement differs depending upon the insurance company involved, as well as the amount of the settlement.

Contact Our North Carolina Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today

If you or a family member has been injured in a pedestrian accident, please reach out to us for a free phone consultation. Part of our job is to help you understand your options and to ensure that you take the right steps towards pursuing recovery. You can reach us at 704.749.7747 at any time of day, or request a phone call online. We hope you’ll choose to recover with our team at The Layton Law Firm.