Your case will be handled directly by Attorney J. Wallace Pierce. This means that you will have a Licensed North Carolina Attorney representing you and your interests every step of the way. Unlike other law firms, you will have Attorney Pierce’s direct dial telephone number and personal email address. If you have questions during the case, all you have to do is contact the attorney directly, instead of an assistant or a paralegal. Should you have questions along the way, all you have to do is call your attorney.

In personal injury cases, such as car accidents, having an attorney negotiating with the insurance adjusters on your behalf can make all the difference. The question that you need to ask yourself is “whether or not you want a trained professional fighting and negotiating for you?” If the answer is “yes” you should contact an attorney to assist you.

There are several things to consider when negotiating personal injury case, such as a car accident, with an insurance company:

Insurance companies employ people to negotiate all day. An insurance adjusters’ are trained to negotiate and it is their goal is to make sure that you settle for as little as possible. No adjuster will ever say, “Sir, I think we need to give you more money!” This is unlikely to happen. Hire an attorney!

If you do not take steps to protect your interests, no one else will do it for you. As an attorney one of the best moments in my day is having a client come in to our office while there is still time for us to help them with their case. It is too often that I receive telephone calls from client asking if they can undo the documents that they have signed to settle their cases without an attorney. Most of the time these settlement agreements cannot be undone. Hire an attorney!

Hiring an attorney may mean more money to you and your family. Often times, individuals will attempt to negotiate without an attorney and will reach a point with the insurance adjusters were they just can’t get any more money. Once the client decides to hire an attorney and the attorney steps up to negotiate, the offers tend to be significantly higher. At Pierce Law Offices, we know how to analyze your injuries, treatment and lost wages so that we can prepare an argument and case to maximize your recovery for your personal injuries.

In most instances, the threat of filing a lawsuit during negotiations is not enough to scare the large insurance companies into offering more money. At Pierce Law Offices, we avoid making threats of filing lawsuits. If your case is not going to settle out of court for a reasonable and agreeable sum we will seek justice for you by filing a suit.

If you have been in a motor vehicle collision in the Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill area, you may be wondering what you need to do next. Here are some step-by-step instructions to help you in your Personal Injury case:

Step 1: Determine the seriousness of your injuries – If you are in pain or injured you should see a doctor or go to a hospital immediately.

Step 2: Determine your ability to continue working – If your job will require you to perform a duty that causes you physical pain, substantial discomfort or aggravates your injuries, consult with your treating physician about a medical leave of absence. Understand that people heal faster while resting and avoiding physical activities.

Step 3: Determine the extent of damage to your vehicle – Ensure that you take time to properly document the damage to your motor vehicle.

Step 4: Determine witness information – If any bystanders witnessed your accident, be sure to get their names, addresses, and telephone number.

Step 5: Refrain from discussing your case with anyone – Do not discuss your case with any strangers or adjusters. Refrain from discussing the details of your case with any potential witnesses other than to obtain their contact information. Do not to discuss the case in detail with anyone and definitely do not give a statement to anyone from an insurance company.

Step 6: If the insurance company contacts you it is extremely important that tell the adjuster that you will be consulting with an attorney and that the attorney will be in touch.

Step 7: Gather and store your documents safely – Collect any and all document relating to your case such as medical bills and records, doctor’s notes, prescriptions, and police reports and store them somewhere safe.

Step 8: Keep a detailed journal of the events following your motor vehicle accident. Write down details such as appointment with doctors, conversations with doctors, pain intensity, lost wages, etc etc.