Chapel Hill Personal Injury Lawyer
Personalized, Experienced Counsel throughout North Carolina
Catastrophic injuries or wrongful death cases are deeply personal, and we know that. When you choose Jensen Law Group to represent you, you gain a dedicated partner in your fight to recover financial compensation from those responsible. Our Chapel Hill medical malpractice and personal injury firm, led by Attorney John Jensen, accepts a limited number of cases at any given time to ensure we can deliver the full attention and resources your case deserves. We keep you involved along the way, asking you to help us gather information and provide your input and preferences on strategy. In this way, you gain a better understanding of the legal process, and we are often able to obtain a more favorable outcome than we would with an approach where you remain hands-off. As our client, you are not just a file number; you become a member of the Jensen Law Group family.
Car accidents are not the only cause of a catastrophic injury. Although there is no legal definition of what is considered "catastrophic", it is generally understood as a serious injury that can result in permanent disability or disfiguring. Catastrophic injuries can occur from a number of causes such as workplace accidents, a car or truck collision, sporting injuries, a medical malpractice incident, or another type of accident that resulted from someone else’s negligence. If you or a loved one are suffering, contact our catastrophic injury law firm today at (919) 335-7910 to schedule a free consultation. Our office is based in Chapel Hill, but we proudly serve all of North Carolina. We know things can never truly be the same, but our goal is to help you obtain the justice and compensation you need to make your life better following a loss.
Don’t Wait to File Your Claim
According to the North Carolina General Statutes section 1-52 an injury victim has three years to file a personal injury claim before they lose their legal right to do so. This rule is called the statute of limitation. Every state has their own time period of how long an individual has to file a claim, in North Carolina the time limit is three years. Exceptions do exist that can both extend and shorten this two-year rule depending on the specifics of your situation, which is why it is very important to talk to an attorney about your case as soon as possible. Get started on your case today by calling our firm, we offer free, no-obligation consultations!
Should I Hire an Attorney For My Case?
Not only can an attorney walk you through the often complicated legal process of filing a claim, but they are true advocates on your side, unlike insurance companies. Insurance companies are first and foremost a business that look out for their own best interest before yours. Additionally, many people find that their injuries turn out to be more severe days or weeks after they sustained them. If you accept an insurance settlement before you know the depths of your injuries, you may find your settlement no longer covers all your medical expenses. An experienced attorney from our firm can fight to protect your rights and help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Recoverable Damages and Your Personal Injury Claim
The compensation claimants pursue in a personal injury claim is called “damages.” There are three categories of personal injury damages, however the amount in damages and how many types of damages you will be able to pursue depends on the specifics of your unique case. The three types are economic damages, non-economic damages and punitive damages. Economic damages compensate for financial losses that are related to the injuries you suffered. This can include past and future medical expenses or missed wages due to the inability to work. Non-economic damages compensate for less tangible losses such as pain and suffering or mental anguish. Last, punitive damages serve as financial punishment for the negligent party as opposed to compensating the injured party. Of the three, punitive damages are the least awarded. If you want to learn more, contact an attorney from our firm today.
