North Carolina Auto Accident Attorneys

Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injury in this country and have a substantial impact in Wilmington, North Carolina and our surrounding coastal counties. Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed in motor vehicle crashes. These injuries can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, and lost wages. It is important not to let insurance companies dictate the financial recovery you will receive for auto accident injuries.

The attorneys at Lea, Rhine & Rosbrugh, P.L.L.C. have handled motor vehicle accident cases for many years. These crashes are frequently caused by the negligence of other drivers, leading to their own death or injury as well as those of innocent victims.

Motor vehicle accidents can have many causes, but they can usually be divided into negligence, intentional misconduct, or product liability.

Negligence is one of the primary causes of automobile accidents. Negligent acts occur when a driver causing an accident does not exercise reasonable care. For example, he was driving too fast or too slowly for the conditions. Perhaps he allowed himself to be distracted. Perhaps he carelessly ignored traffic signals or conditions. There are many areas in which negligence can occur but negligence is a failure to be careful rather than an act intended to cause harm. For example, a person who is distracted and rear-ends another vehicle at a red light is negligent.

Intentional misconduct, on the other hand, is an action committed when the person knew that his actions could cause harm and did not care, or actively desired to harm others. A driver, who drives at a high rate of speed, cutting in and out of traffic, may be intentionally putting himself and others at risk.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Lea, Rhine & Rosbrugh, P.L.L.C. at 910-772-9960 or toll free at 1-866-772-9960 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will likely work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. A lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations, so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.