Understanding Personal Injury Law in Asheville, North Carolina

If you are injured due to someone else’s wrongdoing or negligence, you can seek monetary damages in civil court. For a case to be brought in front of a jury, the case must meet three criteria:

1. Duty of care: The defendant was responsible for acting in a way that would prevent an injury or accident, such as maintaining their property or warning others against potential danger.
2. Breach of duty: The defendant behaved in a way that was neglectful of their duty of care, such as failing to warn customers of wet floors or failing to mop up a spill.
3. Cause of injury: The plaintiff’s injury was caused by the defendant’s breach of duty, such as the plaintiff slipping on wet floors and injuring their back.

Contributory Negligence

In addition to meeting the criteria for the case, the jury must also look at who is at fault or if both parties are partially at fault for the accident. Because North Carolina follows the doctrine of contributory negligence, if the jury finds the plaintiff is in any way at fault for their injury, they can not award damages.

For example, if the defendant hit the plaintiff’s car because the defendant was driving too closely and speeding, they would be at fault for a collision. However, if it’s found that the plaintiff’s taillight is out, the jury may find the plaintiff is partially at fault. Often, defense attorneys will attempt to portray the plaintiff as being partly to blame in some way to avoid paying out damages.

Personal Injury Representation After an Injury

Even minor accidents can lead to serious injury. The most common injuries from car accidents, premises liability, and other personal injury cases include:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord trauma and whiplash
• Broken bones
• Neck injuries
• Nerve damage
• Chronic pain
• Paralysis and loss of mobility
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

Many injuries, particularly neck and back injuries, can go undiscovered for weeks or months after they occur. To find injuries and get treatment more quickly, it’s essential to seek medical treatment or get checked out as soon as possible after an accident.

Representing Personal Injury Clients in All Types of Cases

Our personal injury attorneys represent clients in the following cases:

• Automobile accidents
• Commercial truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Rideshare accidents
• Slip & fall injuries (premises liability)
• Medical malpractice
• Dental malpractice
• Nursing home abuse

Why Choose Irons & Irons for Your Personal Injury Lawyer?

After a serious injury, you are likely to be suffering from chronic pain and difficult rehabilitation as well as overwhelmed by bills and financial stress. Instead of attempting to navigate the legal system or negotiate with an insurance company, you need legal advice you can trust from an experienced personal injury lawyer who will work tirelessly on your behalf.

At Irons & Irons P.A., we fight hard for accident victims and have a proven record of successful outcomes.  Attorney Albritton has over 20 years of legal experience and also has the resources to fully and thoroughly investigate your case. This includes analyzing reports and medical records, interviewing experts, and connecting with witnesses. He can also assess your case fully, putting a fair and accurate monetary value on your personal injury case so you can recover financially from your accident.

What truly sets us apart from other attorneys in Asheville is that we provide high-quality legal services, not high-volume legal services. We limit the number of cases we take in order to provide highly-focused and personal representation and advocacy for our clients. Whether we are working to secure a fair settlement out of court or taking your case to a jury, you can feel confident that we are always looking out for your best interests.

Frequently Asked Questions for Asheville Personal Injury Lawyers

We understand that determining whether you should file a lawsuit after sustaining catastrophic injuries is an overwhelming and difficult time, and you have questions. To help you get a better grasp of how our law firm can help, we’re providing answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

The short answer to this is yes. Insurance companies aren’t looking out for your best interest and are more focused on profits than paying victims a fair settlement. They may try to offer an amount that is too low, paint you as being at fault, or downplay tour injuries.

An experienced attorney will know exactly how much your case is worth and fight to secure the damages you are owed. Plus, we have connections with expert witnesses, understand how to thoroughly investigate cases, and can represent you in the event the case goes to trial.

Most importantly, we’re here to answer questions you will have, keep you informed of the process, and provide you with legal counsel that will help achieve favorable outcomes. With our team on your side, you can feel confident that your future is in capable hands.

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

There are several factors that go into determining the worth of personal injury cases. Factors like medical bills, ongoing necessary treatment, lost wages, and physical and emotional pain can all play a role in how much a jury awards an accident victim.

Will My Case Go to Court?

The overwhelming majority of cases are settled out of court. Often, this is ideal because it concludes the case more quickly and gets the victim their money faster. However, it’s important to settle for what the case is worth, and if an insurance company isn’t willing to negotiate, we will not hesitate to take the case to a journey.

How Much Are Personal Injury Attorney Fees?

Rather than requiring a set fee whether you win or lose your case, we only accept payment on a contingency basis. This means that our fees are taken from a portion of the settlement you receive or damages you are awarded. If you don’t receive anything, we don’t receive payment.

Schedule a Free Consultation with our Asheville Personal Injury Lawyer Today

Whether you sustained your injury in a car accident, medical malpractice, or other type of accident, when a catastrophic injury caused by someone else’s negligence has disrupted your life, there is hope for a brighter future. At Irons & Irons, we will work to secure the compensation you deserve and help you move into your future with confidence and security. We also accept personal injury cases throughout Western North Carolina, including in Brevard, Boone, Cashiers, Highlands, Hendersonville, Morgantown, Lenoir, Weaverville, and the surrounding areas. To learn more about our services or to schedule a free initial consultation, please reach out to us today at  (252) 215-3000 or fill out the contact form above.