What Should I Do Immediately After an Accident?

After an accident, prioritize your health. Seek medical treatment for any injuries. Document the scene by taking photos and gathering witness information. Finally, contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss your options.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is three years from the date of the accident. It's essential to act promptly to preserve your rights and evidence.

What Is the Contributory Negligence Rule?

North Carolina follows the contributory negligence rule. This means that if you are found to be even 1% at fault for the accident, you may be barred from recovering any compensation. An experienced personal injury attorney can help navigate this complex issue.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

At Panchenko Law Firm, we operate on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no legal fees unless we win your case. This structure ensures that everyone has access to quality legal representation.

What Types of Compensation Can I Recover?

You may be entitled to various forms of compensation, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. Each case is unique, so it's crucial to discuss your specific situation with a skilled attorney.

Will My Case Go to Trial?

While many personal injury cases are settled out of court, some may require litigation. Our team is prepared to represent you in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached. Your best interests are our priority.

How Long Will My Case Take?

The duration of a personal injury case varies based on factors like the complexity of the case and the willingness of the insurance company to negotiate. Our team will keep you informed throughout the process and work diligently to expedite your case.

How Can I Schedule a Free Consultation?

Scheduling a free consultation with our team is easy. Simply contact us through our website or call our office. We are here to answer your questions and help you understand your legal options.

About Us

About Panchenko Law Firm

Experienced & Compassionate Personal Injury Attorneys

Panchenko Law Firm was established through the merger of two dedicated law firms, each deeply committed to being client-focused, delivering exceptional legal services, and helping those in need. This shared mission forms the foundation of our practice. Honesty, respect, and prompt communication are the cornerstones of our approach.

We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking law firm for a changing world, recognizing that the legal process can often be frustrating and overwhelming. To alleviate these challenges, we emphasize consistency, patience, and professionalism, ensuring that every case receives the dedicated attention it deserves. Through open communication and zealous advocacy, we work closely with our clients as a cohesive team. This partnership empowers our clients during a difficult time. At Panchenko Law Firm, our ultimate goal is your satisfaction, striving to build trust and a relationship that feels like family.

Meet Our Attorneys

Why Choose Panchenko Law Firm?

When you hire Panchenko Law Firm to represent you in a personal injury case, you don’t just hire a law firm, you hire a family. Law firms are traditionally cold and disconnected. We believe in doing things differently for the modern age. While we maintain professionalism with our clients, we also understand the human component in their cases. Dealing with an injury associated with negligence can be a painful process to endure. We are here to make your experience a smooth and painless one, regardless of your current circumstances.

Experienced

We have advocated for hundreds of personal injury cases and won millions of dollars for our clients. From workers’ compensation cases to vehicle accident cases, we are ready to fight for you and win the compensation you deserve.

Compassionate

We have walked in your shoes and understand the pain of an accident-related injury because we have experienced it first-hand. Because of that, we will never use your financial status as a qualifier. We will go above and beyond for you.

Invested

We realize that some of our clients may not have access to transportation, especially if your car was totaled in an accident. We will gladly send transportation to bring you back and forth to our office. If you are in no condition to travel, we will come to your house.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT TYPE OF CASES DO YOU HANDLE?

Panchenko Law Firm primarily handles all types of personal injury and workers’ compensation cases as well as Family Law and Business/Contract related matters.

WHAT TYPE OF PERSONAL INJURY CASES DO YOU HANDLE?

Panchenko Law Firm primarily focuses on vehicle accident cases, but we also advocate for clients who have had slip and fall accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, workers’ compensation accidents, wrongful death, and other types of personal injuries.

HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE?

Panchenko Law Firm works on a contingency basis on all personal injury matters and on an hourly basis on all other cases.

That is, in a personal injury matter, we do not charge you anything at the outset, however, upon settlement of the case we charge a fee of 33% of the final settlement amount. Fees for all other services vary. Please call us today to find out more.

WHAT IF MY CAR WAS TOTALED AND I CAN'T COME TO THE OFFICE?

We will send transportation to you! We want to make things as convenient for you as possible, so we will gladly send someone to come pick you up and then take you back home. Otherwise, if you are unable to leave your home, we will come to you! We don’t want any impediment keeping you from getting the compensation you deserve.