Consult a Greenville, North Carolina Auto or Motorcycle Accident Attorney
The attorneys at Edwards & Edwards can provide you with some sobering statistics about motor vehicle accidents in our lovely state. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 1,534 traffic fatalities in North Carolina in 2005. And at our Greenville firm, each auto/motorcycle accident lawyer can attest to the danger of motor vehicle accidents. Children are particularly vulnerable — data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for kids from two to 14 years old.
Of course, not all vehicle accidents result in a fatality. However, even a relatively minor auto or motorcycle accident can cause serious repercussions in your life, whether you or a loved one suffered an injury. Property damage, medical bills, loss of income, rehabilitation, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering are all possible consequences. When you need effective and compassionate legal representation after such an accident, contact a Greenville, North Carolina auto/motorcycle accident attorney at Edwards & Edwards.
Auto Accidents
With more than 40 years of combined legal experience, Joseph Edwards and Sharron Edwards have handled many auto accident cases. We know that a car accident can be quite a traumatic experience for anyone, whether —
- you or someone in your family was injured, or
- the accident was "relatively" minor, or
- you were a driver, a passenger or a pedestrian, and
- it's not clear who is at fault.
If you or someone in your family has been in a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, the advice of an auto accident attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. If you were involved in a light truck, tractor-trailer, or logging truck accident, you can also trust the counsel and experience of Edwards & Edwards.
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Personal Injury Law
Motor vehicle accidents comprise the vast majority of personal injury cases in the United States. This fact is not surprising in light of the frequency of this type of accident; the NHTSA reported that approximately 2,699,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2005. Auto accidents account for the largest portion of these injuries. As a highly experienced North Carolina auto accident attorney, Joseph Edwards and Sharron Edwards are each very knowledgeable about personal injury issues and outcomes.
Advice from an Experienced Auto Accident Attorney
Criminal charges are a factor in many North Carolina auto accident cases. Each attorney at Edwards & Edwards can explain North Carolina State criminal law regarding vehicular mishaps, including the laws regarding alcohol and drugs.
When you contact our Greenville firm, you will be working with an auto accident lawyer who knows every aspect of local, North Carolina, and federal law regarding motor vehicles and driving. We make it a part of our job to stay up-to-date so we can help auto accident victims pursue a timely and effective personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Contact a Greenville Auto Accident Lawyer
The attorneys of Edwards & Edwards have countless hours of experience representing accident victims throughout North Carolina. Contact an auto accident attorney from our firm today to schedule a consultation.
Motorcycle Accidents
At Edwards & Edwards in Greenville, each motorcycle accident attorney from our team is well aware of the grim statistics concerning motorcycle accidents and fatalities. The NHTSA reported that more than 87,000 motorcyclists were injured in traffic accidents in the United States in 2005, and 4,500 were killed. In North Carolina alone, 152 motorcyclists were killed in vehicle crashes in 2005.
The NHTSA estimated that compared to passenger car occupants, per vehicle-mile, motorcyclists are about eight times more likely to be hurt and 34 times more likely to be killed in a motor vehicle accident. If you or a family member is now a part of these unfortunate data, contact Edwards & Edwards in Greenville to speak with a motorcycle accident lawyer today.
Benefits and Risks of Motorcycle Riding
It's well known that riding a motorcycle has many advantages over driving a car:
- savings on gas
- ease of parking
- using freeway carpool lanes
- making less of an environmental impact
- the feeling of freedom on the road.
However, compared to car occupants motorcyclists are at a much greater risk of injury. Worse still, many car/SUV/truck drivers don't pay close attention to motorcycles on the road, or they simply fail to adjust their driving to allow for the presence of motorcycles. The liability issues surrounding car/truck and motorcycle accidents are very familiar to each Greenville-based motorcycle accident attorney at Edwards & Edwards.
Motorcycle Accidents and Driver Fault
In many motorcycle accidents, the distracted or inattentive driver of the other vehicle is at fault. Typical examples are when a driver in a car, SUV, or truck:
- pulls out into traffic in front of an oncoming motorcyclist
- runs a red light or stop sign
- makes a turn in front of an oncoming motorcyclist
- doesn't yield an intersection's right-of-way to a motorcyclist
- is impaired by alcohol or drugs
- is distracted when driving past a motorcyclist, or doesn't notice the motorcyclist.
If any of these motorcycle accident scenarios happened to you — whether as the motorcyclist or as a motorcycle passenger, or as the driver of the other vehicle involved — contact our office in Greenville to speak with a motorcycle accident attorney from Edwards & Edwards law firm – we can advise you regarding your legal options and rights.
An Edwards & Edwards Motorcycle Accident Attorney Can Help
We understand the aspects of motorcycle accident cases that can make all the difference to a legal case, including:
- North Carolina laws pertaining to motorcyclists
- Motorcycle manufacturing and design problems
- Roadway design issues
- Accident reconstruction
- The frequent jury bias against motorcyclists
A motorcycle accident can result in significant hospital and rehabilitation bills, loss of the victim's income, and severe emotional distress for the injured and his or her loved ones. Damages to the motorcycle may also be significant. When you contact our office in Greenville, you will be speaking with a motorcycle accident lawyer who understands the ramifications of such accidents. Our attorneys are highly experienced and qualified in personal injury law, and we can help you.
Our legal services extend to all motor vehicle accidents, including auto accidents and truck accidents. We can advise you regarding your legal rights, whatever type of accident, injury, or damages you've suffered. The Greenville area motorcycle accident lawyers of Edwards & Edwards can help victims in a motorcycle accident pursue a personal injury or wrongful death claim against the driver of the vehicle or any other parties involved.
Contact Edwards & Edwards in Greenville to Speak with a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Whatever your circumstances, your legal rights and options are important. We can advise you, negotiate on your behalf, and take your case to trial if that's appropriate. Contact our office in Greenville, North Carolina to schedule a consultation with a truck, auto, or motorcycle accident lawyer today. An attorney from our firm can help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Use the form below to contact our Greenville, North Carolina office – an auto or motorcycle accident attorney from our firm can help you with your case.
Edwards & Edwards, L.L.P.
2192 South Evans Street
P.O. Drawer 1425
Greenville, North Carolina 27835
P / 252-353-1200
F / 252-353-1301
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