Whether it’s criminal charges or serious injuries, your world changed in an instant. Now you’re navigating systems designed to work against you—prosecutors with unlimited resources, insurance companies with teams of lawyers, deadlines you didn’t know existed.
While you’re trying to figure out what to do next, evidence is disappearing. Security footage gets deleted. Witnesses forget details. Medical records get harder to obtain. Insurance adjusters are calculating the minimum they can offer. Prosecutors are building stronger cases.
Every day you wait, your situation gets worse. If you’re facing criminal charges, you could be looking at prison time, permanent records, destroyed careers. If you’re seriously injured, you’re watching bills pile up while insurance companies lowball you, knowing most people will settle for far less than their case is worth.
For over 50 years, we’ve helped thousands of people through their darkest moments. We know how to level the playing field. Former prosecutors on our team understand how the system really works. Our personal injury experience means we know what your case is truly worth.
Within 24 hours, we’ll evaluate your situation and start fighting for you. You’ll finally sleep knowing the top Raleigh criminal defense and personal injury firm is protecting your rights, your future, and your family.
Call (919) 833-5555 now. When your life is on the line, experience matters.
Available 24/7 for emergencies. consultation. No obligation.
When your life is on the line, experience matters.
Available 24/7 for emergencies. consultation. No obligation.
With five decades of combined trial experience, we’ve seen every type of case, faced every challenge, and know exactly how to protect your rights. While other firms are still learning, we’ve already won cases like yours hundreds of times.
While big firms shuffle you between associates and paralegals, you’ll work directly with experienced attorneys who know your name, your story, and your goals. We limit our caseload to ensure every client gets the attention they deserve.
Life doesn’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. Our comprehensive approach means you get expert representation whether you’re facing criminal charges, dealing with serious injuries, or both.
Before you say a word
to anyone else, call us 24/7
because your future can’t wait.
In your consultation, we’ll break down the situation and explain what’s next.
We’re trial attorneys with a track record. While they build their case, we tear it apart.
Whatever it takes to get you
back to normal. That’s the
only outcome we accept.
Knowledge is the first step to protecting your freedom and your future.
Settlement amounts vary widely in North Carolina because every case depends on medical costs, lost income, property damage, and how serious the injuries are. Insurance companies usually try to settle for less than the claim is worth, especially early on. A personal injury lawyer can gather the evidence, calculate the true value of your case, and fight to make sure you aren’t left paying out of pocket for someone else’s negligence.
North Carolina follows a strict contributory negligence rule, which means if you’re found even 1% at fault, the insurance company can try to deny your claim entirely. There are limited exceptions, such as when the other driver had the “last clear chance” to avoid the crash. Because this rule is so tough, having a lawyer review the facts immediately is critical to protecting your ability to recover compensation.
The worst thing you can do is ignore it. In most North Carolina civil cases, you have 30 days to file a formal response, called an Answer. If you miss that deadline, the court can enter a default judgment against you, meaning the other side wins automatically. Speaking with a civil litigation attorney quickly gives you options, whether that’s filing a defense, negotiating a settlement, or challenging the case outright.
Most civil cases in North Carolina settle before trial, but the outcome depends on the facts and how each side approaches the dispute. Strong preparation often leads to better settlement offers because the other side knows you’re ready to win in court. If trial becomes necessary, our team builds a case from day one with the assumption it could go all the way, ensuring you’re protected no matter what.
Stay calm, don’t argue with police, and don’t try to explain yourself. Anything you say can be used against you later, even if you’re innocent. The smartest move is to remain silent and immediately ask for a criminal defense lawyer.
Having an attorney at your side early—before you speak to investigators or appear in court—can protect your rights, challenge the evidence, and influence the outcome of your case.
No. Police questioning is designed to collect evidence, not to clear your name, and even innocent statements can be misinterpreted. Whether you’re a suspect or simply someone they want to “ask a few questions,” it’s safer to politely decline until you’ve spoken to a lawyer. An attorney can advise you on whether to talk, how to protect yourself, and step in to make sure your words can’t be twisted against you.
In a world of case mills and 15-minute consultations, we still believe in treating clients like family. Your story matters. Your future matters. You matter.
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