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  1. What is Contributory Negligence in North Carolina?
  2. What is the Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims?
  3. When to Contact an Auto Accident Lawyer in Winston-Salem
  4. Common Types of Car Accident Cases
  5. How Can Your Winston-Salem Car Accident Lawyer Help?
  6. Now Introducing: The Inaugural Whitley Law Firm Scholarship Campaign!

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The severity of car accidents can vary tremendously, from a minor nuisance to a life-changing event. But one thing each car accident has in common is the need to consult experienced car accident attorneys for legal advice.

Our Winston-Salem car accident lawyers can offer real help to victims of any type of motor vehicle accident. Even drivers involved in minor car accidents can benefit from a free consultation to determine whether his or her rights are being protected.

What is Contributory Negligence in North Carolina?

North Carolina remains one of only a few states that still operates under the old rule of contributory negligence, which bars personal injury victims from recovering compensation if it can be established that he or she contributed in part – however small the percent of fault – to causing their own accident or injury.

For this reason, it is especially important that you work with Winston-Salem car accident attorneys who have experience refuting allegations of contributory negligence on the part of the victim, and can help guide you through the stressful process of filing a claim.

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What is the Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims?

Because personal injury claims stemming from car accidents must be filed within a certain time limit – usually three years from the date of the accident under North Carolina Code § 1-52 – it is important to contact your Winston-Salem car accident lawyer right away.

In some circumstances, the time limit may not begin to toll until you learned of the injury you suffered.

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When to Contact an Auto Accident Lawyer in Winston-Salem

It is a good idea to consult with your attorney as soon as possible following a car accident. He or she can be by your side from the very beginning to make sure you do not do or say anything to inadvertently jeopardize any claim you may have, and can also advise you in taking steps to preserve evidence in your case. Going through the trial process can also be a daunting experience, especially for those who have never gone through that process before. However, with an experienced attorney by your side, you won’t have to worry because they can provide guidance the entire way. Using their previous experiences handling cases of a similar nature, an attorney will be able to provide valuable advice on whether you should settle or go to trial for a case.

For instance, car accident lawyers can provide guidance regarding photographing the accident scene, speaking with nearby witnesses to obtain statements, filing a police report, and consulting your doctor to determine whether you have suffered any injuries, or whether an injury related to the accident might appear at a later time.

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Common Types of Car Accident Cases

Our firm handles all types of car accident claims, including:

  • Drunk-driving crashes
  • Reckless driving accidents
  • Racing collisions
  • Excessive speeding
  • Large truck accidents
  • Underage driver accidents
  • Uninsured and underinsured motorists
  • Commercial vehicle crashes
  • Pedestrian, bicyclist and motorcyclist accidents
  • Distracted driver crashes
  • Texting while driving
  • Drowsy driver collisions

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How Can Your Winston-Salem Car Accident Lawyer Help?


Your Winston-Salem car accident lawyers will have experience negotiating with insurance companies – both your own, and that of the other driver – reviewing insurance policies to make sure that agencies are acting in good faith in regards to your claim, obtaining police reports and speaking with investigators, reviewing medical records, and analyzing the circumstances of the accident to determine who may have been at-fault.


Now Introducing: The Inaugural Whitley Law Firm Scholarship Campaign!

As a personal injury law firm dedicated to helping clients seek compensation for their injuries, Whitley Law Firm is very proud to announce our first scholarship! Through our years of experience handling personal injury cases, we deeply understand how damaging even the briefest moments of distractions can be. With the prevalence of cell phones, the capacity for distraction is higher than ever. Though the temptation to remain connected is strong, it is important that people understand the danger they are placing themselves and others in by taking their eyes off the road.

To foster continued conversation on this important subject matter, Whitley Law Firm is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a current or incoming undergraduate, graduate, or law student that best answers the essay prompt available on the official scholarship page. Candidates interested in applying should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

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