Car Accident Attorney
Serving Alamance, Orange, Chatham, and Caswell Counties
Car accidents change everything fast.
One minute you're driving to work or picking up your kids. The next you're dealing with injuries, medical bills, missed work, and an insurance adjuster calling your phone before you've even left the hospital.
I've been handling car accident cases in Alamance, Orange, Chatham, and Caswell Counties for 28 years. I know how to deal with the insurance companies, and I know how to get you what your case is actually worth.
North Carolina's Contributory Negligence Law
North Carolina has contributory negligence laws, which means if you're even 1% at fault for the accident, you could recover nothing. That's a harsh rule, and insurance companies know it. They'll try to build a case that you share some of the blame, even when you don't.
I know how to counter that argument. After 28 years of handling car accident cases in this state, I know exactly what they're going to try and how to protect your right to full compensation.
What Insurance Companies Do
The other driver's insurance company is not on your side. I know that sounds obvious, but a lot of people don't realize it in the moment because the adjuster sounds friendly and helpful. They're not.
They'll try to get a recorded statement from you before you understand the full extent of your injuries. They'll offer a quick settlement that closes your claim before you know what your case is worth. They'll look for anything they can use to reduce what they pay you or deny your claim entirely.
Don't talk to the other driver's insurance company without talking to me first.
What I Handle
Rear-end collisions
Head-on and intersection accidents
T-bone crashes
Accidents caused by distracted driving
Drunk driving accidents
Hit and run cases
Multi-vehicle accidents
Accidents involving uninsured or underinsured drivers
Highway and interstate accidents on I-40, I-85, and US-70 through Alamance and surrounding counties
What You Can Recover
North Carolina law allows injured drivers and passengers to recover compensation for:
Medical bills, including future treatment if your injuries are ongoing
Lost wages and lost earning capacity if you can't work
Pain and suffering
Property damage to your vehicle
Out-of-pocket expenses related to your accident
I don't use a cookie-cutter approach to valuing cases. Your accident is unique, your injuries are unique, and your case deserves individual attention. I'll look at everything you've lost and fight for every dollar you're owed.
What If the Other Driver Has No Insurance?
A lot of people assume that if the other driver doesn't have insurance, or doesn't have enough insurance, they're out of options. That's not always true.
North Carolina requires drivers to carry uninsured motorist coverage, which means your own insurance policy may cover you when the at-fault driver can't. Underinsured motorist coverage can make up the difference when the other driver's policy isn't enough to cover your damages.
I know how to work both sides of this. I've handled cases where the at-fault driver had no insurance at all and my client still recovered. I'll look at every available source of compensation before we close anything.
Why People Call Me
I don't waste your time or mine. If you have a case, I'll tell you. If you don't, I'll tell you that too.
I was born and raised in Alamance County. I've been practicing law in Graham since 1998. I know these roads, I know these courts, and I know the insurance adjusters who work this area. That local knowledge matters when it comes to building your case.
Insurance companies don't intimidate me because I've dealt with them all. Most cases settle, but if the insurance company won't be reasonable, I'm not afraid to take them to trial.
What to Do After a Car Accident
If you've been in a car accident in Alamance, Orange, Chatham, or Caswell County, here's what matters:
Get medical attention immediately, even if you think you're not badly hurt. Some injuries don't show up right away, and delays in treatment give insurance companies ammunition to argue your injuries weren't serious.
Call the police and get a report. Do not leave the scene without one.
Get contact and insurance information from the other driver.
Take photos of the scene, the vehicles, your injuries, and anything else relevant.
Get the names and contact information of any witnesses.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. Not a preliminary one, not a follow-up one. Call me first.
Do not sign anything the insurance company sends you before we talk.
The statute of limitations for car accident cases in North Carolina is three years from the date of the accident. But the sooner we start working on your case, the better your outcome will be. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and insurance companies use delay against you.
Areas I Serve
I handle car accident cases throughout Alamance, Orange, Chatham, and Caswell Counties from my office in Graham. That includes Burlington, Mebane, Elon, Haw River, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Siler City, Yanceyville, and the communities in between.
My office is at 110 W. Elm Street in downtown Graham, steps from the Alamance County courthouse.
Call me at 336-221-8900.
I'll tell you straight whether you have a case worth pursuing, and if you do, I'll get to work.
Don't sign anything. Don't give recorded statements. Call me first.
Legal Disclaimer: This page provides general information about motorcycle accident law in Alamance County. It is not legal advice. Reading this does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.