Vale Car Accident Lawyer

Vale Car Accident Attorney

A car accident can happen suddenly and leave you with the high cost of unexpected medical bills, the cost to repair or replace your damaged property, and all while you must be out of work to recover. A Vale car accident lawyer can help you secure fair compensation following a car accident, so you can cover these expenses.

Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in Vale, NC

With decades of experience, the Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, understands how overwhelming this situation can be. When you hire a car accident lawyer, you gain an ally who can help you recover the damages you deserve. As a former insurance defense lawyer, Attorney Helton understands the tactics insurance companies use to justify paying a smaller settlement, giving him the insight and experience you would expect from a skilled personal injury lawyer.

Car Accidents in North Carolina

Vale residents should be cautious when driving on rural roads that are often winding two-lane roads with little to no shoulder. Traveling outside of the Vale can also be dangerous when taking I-85, I-95, and U.S. 129, especially the Tail of the Dragon.

Traffic accident reports are examined and compiled by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles each year. In 2023, a total of 284,157 crashes occurred. Of those crashes:

• 1,565 were fatal
• 1,686 total fatalities occurred
• 74,161 caused injury
• 115,009 total injuries occurred

While many car accident claims are settled out of court, if a fair agreement cannot be reached, you do have the option to file a civil claim. Vale residents can file small claims with the district court, and larger claims with the superior court at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Lincolnton.

Steps to Take After a Car Accident

After a car accident, it is normal to feel shaken and unsure of your next steps. In North Carolina, you are required by law to stop and exchange information with the other driver after an accident. If you can, there are a few other steps you can take that can help you when negotiating for a fair settlement. These steps are:

• Call local law enforcement. Reporting the accident creates a police report, which you then have access to and can use if you need to file a civil claim.
• Gather evidence. Collecting information at the scene right after an accident prevents losing evidence that could help you.
• Seek medical attention. Some injuries are not readily evident.
• Notify your insurance agent. Even if you are not at fault, you are still required to notify your insurance agent in a timely manner.
• Consult a Vale car accident attorney. Clients who are represented by an attorney receive more favorable settlements than those who are not.

Evidence Needed to Prove You Were Not At-Fault

With North Carolina’s pure comparative negligence system, you may have to prove you do not share liability for the accident. Different kinds of evidence can be useful, including:

• Crash report
• Dashcam or video footage
• Photographs of the damage
• Witness statements

Contact a Vale Car Accident Lawyer Today

Representing clients in Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, and Lincoln counties, our team understands the local, state, and federal car accident laws that could impact your case. You do not have to take on the additional stress of handling your car accident case alone. Contact the Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, today to schedule your initial consultation.