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- Pedestrian Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Brain Injuries
- Workers Compensation
- Wrongful Death
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At Panchenko Law Firm we handle a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, truck accidents, and more. Our diverse practice areas enable us to serve clients with varying needs, ensuring that you receive the best possible representation for your specific situation.
Our Practice Areas
Car
Accidents
Truck
Accidents
Motorcycle
Accidents
Slip and Fall Accidents
Pedestrian
Accidents
Premises
Liability
Workers
Compensation
Wrongful
Death
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a personal injury case?
A personal injury case arises when someone is injured due to another person or entity’s negligence or wrongful actions. These cases seek to recover compensation for the victim’s damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common examples include car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries.
What types of compensation can I recover in a personal injury case?
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses (current and future), lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In cases involving egregious wrongdoing, punitive damages may also be awarded to punish the responsible party.
SHOULD I HANDLE MY OWN AUTO ACCIDENT CLAIM?
Absolutely not! Today more than ever, you need effective counsel in order to recover the full value of your claim. Good faith claims handling and outstanding customer service are pledges often made by insurance companies and insurance adjusters. Unfortunately, the reality is often sadly different. Insurance companies will even promise to pay for your medical expenses, and even if by some miracle they make a full payment, which rarely happens, you will still miss out on other types of damages that you may be unaware of.
Today, most insurance companies are publicly held entities with the overriding mandate to their stakeholders to constantly and continuously improve the bottom line at the expense of the injured. More often than not, adjusters will offer low settlements, as they are aware that you do not have recourse and will likely accept it. In doing so, they improve their bottom line and maximize profits.
Do I need to talk to the insurance company?
It’s best to avoid speaking with the insurance company without consulting an attorney. Insurance adjusters often aim to minimize payouts and may use your statements against you. A personal injury lawyer can handle communication with the insurer to protect your rights and maximize your compensation.
HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE TO FILE A LAWSUIT?
In North Carolina, the statutory period in which you can bring an action for personal injuries is three (3) years.
The North Carolina statute also states that “no cause of action shall accrue more than 10 years from the last act or omission of the defendant giving rise to the cause of action.” Presumably, an action could be brought no more than ten years after the last act of the defendant, so long as the injury was discovered within ten years of that act and the action is brought within three years of discovery.
