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As a premier law firm serving Gastonia residents, Edwards Injury Law is committed to helping individuals and their families recover after being injured in an accident. Through our compassion and dedication, we can help you secure the financial resources necessary to regain control of your life and manage your injury.
To learn more about how our team of experienced Gastonia personal injury lawyers can help, consider contacting us today.
What Is the First Step After Being Injured in an Accident?
Experiencing an accident can be life-changing, and many people are left wondering where to turn for assistance after sustaining an injury. Nothing is more important than your safety and well-being, and every part of your life relies on you being in good health.
For this reason, you should seek help from medical professionals and/or law enforcement immediately after being injured in an accident. Be sure that all of your injuries are evaluated and treated.
Furthermore, if necessary, ensure that a police report has been filed. These protective measures are key to your well-being after an accident and will become important during the claims process.
Personal Injury Claims
While accidents are a part of life, if an incident occurred due to another person’s negligence, it can be assumed that any resulting injuries were preventable. Holding the negligent party responsible for their actions is important, and this is what motivates our practice.
The knowledgeable Gastonia personal injury lawyers at Edwards Injury Law have experience navigating a diverse range of claims, including the following:
- Car Accidents. One of the most common claims we handle is related to car accidents, where victims can sustain serious injuries to the head, back, spine, and other vital body parts. Experiencing a car accident-related injury can alter your life drastically, leaving you unable to live and work as you did before. We work with car accident victims to secure the financial compensation they need to recover.
- Semi-Truck Accidents. Sharing driving space with large tractor-trailers is a common experience on North Carolina roadways, and collisions happen. Semi-truck accident claims require knowledge and a focused legal strategy to reach a favorable outcome. Our team has the experience necessary to navigate these complex cases.
- Drunk Driving Accident Victims. With over 12,000 drunk driving accidents in 2021 alone (North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles), driving while intoxicated poses a major risk to all motorists on North Carolina roadways. If you or a loved one was the victim of a drunk driving accident, there are options available to you to help hold the motorist accountable and recover damages associated with the incident.
- Uber & Lyft Accidents. When you use a rideshare platform such as Uber or Lyft, you are placing your safety into the hands of a stranger. Accidents happen every day, and securing compensation from these major companies following an incident can be perilous. Oftentimes, these companies will attempt to dismiss your claim or offer the lowest possible settlement amount for your injuries. Our knowledgeable Gastonia personal injury lawyers understand how to negotiate with both the driver’s and the rideshare company’s insurance provider to secure the greatest possible compensation package for your claim.
- Wrongful Death. Losing someone you love is never easy, especially if the death was sudden and unexpected. The loss can feel personally, emotionally, and even financially overwhelming. If you suspect that your loved one died due to the negligence or recklessness of another person, there may be legal recourse available to you and your family. We handle wrongful death claims skillfully and compassionately, ensuring that your family holds the other party accountable and receives the compensation you deserve.
- Premises Liability / Slip and Fall Accidents. The owners of the property have a legal obligation to keep their property safe and free of hazards and to make all potential dangers known to their clientele. If they do not uphold this responsibility, accidents can happen. Even a simple slip and fall can leave a person critically injured. For this reason, a major part of our practice includes handling premises liability cases, holding property owners accountable for their negligence.
- Negligent Security. Related to premises liability cases, negligent security claims arise when a property owner fails to ensure the safety of their premises and guests. This can occur due to insufficient lighting, failure to maintain gates or fences, neglect to hire security personnel, or other circumstances. These claims are complex and difficult to handle, but our team of attorneys has the experience to help secure compensation for injuries resulting from negligent security.
- Other claims include bicycle & motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, pedestrian injuries, and more.