VEHICLE CRASHES

Motor Vehicle Crashes

Car Accidents, Trucking Accidents, & Motorcycle Accidents

Traffic accidents are a common occurrence.  There are thousands of accidents on the highways of this country every day, often resulting in injuries and financial loss.  If you have sustained injuries in an accident that was not your fault, you have rights under North Carolina law to recover your where you have been damaged.  Damages might include medical bills and wage loss, which are easily calculable losses. Less specific damages might include compensation for your pain and suffering, the loss of your enjoyment, and under certain circumstances, other damages meant to punish the driver that caused the collision.

North Carolina is a “contributory negligence” state.  The term contributory negligence describes how much fault, if any, that you contributed to the accident, or to the exacerbation of your own injuries.  The contributory negligence laws in North Carolina could bar you from recovering any portion of your damages. Insurance companies know this. Whether you were in any way negligent, insurance companies have no interest in making you whole.  Their settlement offers will be minimal. The advantage insurance companies have is exponentially increased without an attorney to fight for your rights. If you’ve been injured in an automobile crash in North Carolina, acquire the guidance and skill of a lawyer experienced in personal injury law and auto accidents.

At DeMent Askew & Johnson, our automobile accident attorneys handle all sorts of on-the-road accidents, including:

  • Drunk Driver Crashes
  • Tractor-Trailer Collisions
  • Leaving the Scene, or “Hit-and-Run” Crashes
  • Failed or Defective Airbags
  • Pedestrian Injuries
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Wrecks
  • Texting While Driving Crashes
  • Head-on or Rear-end Collisions
  • Failure to Yield Crashes

Motor vehicle accidents can cause long-lasting injuries.  People injured in the most serious crashes may also have future medical expenses and future lost wages.  In the event of an accident with fatalities, you may have a claim for the wrongful death of a loved one under the North Carolina Wrongful Death Act.

At DeMent Askew & Johnson, our personal injury team has decades of experience representing people injured in traffic crashes.  We maintain vital relationships with a range of experts who help maximize your recovery, including but not limited to various medical experts, accident reconstructionists, experts within law enforcement, and economic and vocational experts.  We have the knowledge, skill, and experience to make sure your rights are protected and that you are adequately compensated for your losses. Consultations are cost and risk-free. Call us today at 919-833-5555.

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Nurse at Local Hospital Involved in Automobile Collision Receives $300,000.00 Settlement After Extensive Litigation

February 11, 2019

Mr. Johnson’s client was driving north on Capital Blvd., approaching the intersection with Wake Union Church Road. The Defendant was driving south on Capital Blvd in a large SUV owned by a local landscaping company. As our client approached the intersection, the traffic light for her direction of traffic was emitting a steady green light.…

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Man Moving from Georgia to West Virginia to be Closer to Family Hit by 18-Wheeler in North Carolina Receives $140,000.00 Settlement After Extensive Litigation

January 14, 2019

Mr. Johnson’s client was driving a Dodge pick-up truck northeasterly on the on-ramp for traffic exiting off of I-485 and onto I-77 north in Charlotte. He was in the process of moving from Georgia to West Virginia and was pulling a U-Haul trailer. He had a full load in the bed of his truck. One…

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Estate of Elderly Mother of Three That Suffered Through Negligent Care at a Nursing Home Resulting in Death Receives Large Confidential Settlement

November 14, 2016

The deceased was a resident of a North Carolina nursing home. She had recently been sent to a local hospital for an unrelated illness and was recovering well from this prior illness. During this recovery period, she developed an ulcerous wound in and around her sacrum. The nursing home staff failed to timely detect the…

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North Carolina Crime Lab Firearms Examiner Wins 9 Million Dollar Verdict in 3 ½ Week Long Libel Jury Trial Against the News and Observer

October 14, 2016

9 Million Dollar Verdict is Top Verdict in North Carolina for 2016 as Reported by Lawyers Weekly! Attorney: James Johnson, Dement Askew Date of Verdict: October 2016 In 2006, North Carolina expert firearms examiner Beth Desmond was asked to examine some bullet fragments and shell casings from a homicide crime scene. The incident occurred in…

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Part-Time Student and Restaurant Worker Attacked by Two Pit Bulls While Mowing Grass Receives $101,000.00 Settlement After Extensive Litigation Including Separate Lawsuit Regarding Insurance Coverage

February 11, 2019

On a summer afternoon, Mr. Johnson’s client was mowing the lawn at the residence of a friend house in Raleigh. The property line running along the back of where he was mowing the lawn runs alongside and is adjacent to the back of the yard of a house which was being kept two Pit Bull…

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Long-time Sales Associate at Plumbing and HVAC Supply Company Receives Confidential Settlement as a Result of Medical Malpractice

July 11, 2016

DeMent Askew & Johnson’s client was in his yard filling a birdfeeder with birdseed when he fell and twisted his left leg in an awkward position. He immediately heard a crack and saw that his left ankle was turned in an awkward position. His wife called 911. EMS arrived and transported him to a local…

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Single Mother on Her Way to Work Hit by Pick-Up Truck Running a Red Light Receives $122,500.00 Settlement Just Before Trial

September 14, 2015

DeMent Askew & Johnson’s client was driving south on Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh on her way to work. She was approaching the intersection with Centennial Parkway and was intending to travel straight through the intersection. At the same time, the Defendant was driving a large pick-up truck traveling in a northerly direction on Lake…

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Stroke Victim Resident of a Nursing Home that Was Raped by Co-Resident Receives Large Confidential Settlement

October 11, 2015

DeMent Askew’s client had suffered a stroke years ago. She could not speak as a result of the stroke, and she was also confined to a wheelchair. However, she was still very sharp mentally. She was residing in a nursing home because of her physical limitations. One day, a new resident appeared in the nursing…

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NC COURT OF APPEALS AFFIRMS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR JURY VERDICT AGAINST THE RALEIGH N&O

February 12, 2019

In a unanimous opinion filed on December 18, 2018, a three-judge Court of Appeals panel affirmed the $6.12 Million Dollar jury verdict Mr. Johnson and associate Chynna Smith won on behalf of their client, a former state firearms examiner, Beth Desmond, in her libel case against the Raleigh News & Observer and reporter Mandy Locke.…

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