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If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, feel free to use this page as a resource. It contains in-depth articles, blogs, videos, and general information about what to do if you're hurt in a wreck.

You might not realize the difficulties of a serious car accident often doesn't end at the scene of the wreck. Even after you are released from the hospital and your car is towed away, you could face days, months, and years of physical, emotional, and financial challenges. A collision with a drunk diver could leave you with severe spinal injuries that make it impossible to continue your job. A bike accident on I-77 leaves you with a head injury that causes memory problems and concentration problems. Your family van is hit head-on US Route 74, leaving your with a shoebox of medical bills that you can't afford to pay. 

This is why you need legal representation. The insurance companies are not your friend and will try to take advantage of you if you lack adequate counsel. We have handled car accident injury lawsuits and claims throughout North Carolina (NC). We help people hurt in vehicles or on motorcycles all over Northeast NC including folks from  Moyock, Elizabeth City, Ahoskie, Manteo, Nags Head, Edenton, Kinston, Greenville, Rocky Mount, the Outer Banks (OBX), and Roanoke Rapids.  If you live in the Counties of Currituck, Dare, Camden, Gates, Chowan, or Hertford, really anywhere in coastal Carolina, we would love to provide free, initial law advice for new clients about personal injury. Our attorneys will work tirelessly on your behalf and ensure you have a strong advocate throughout the litigation process.

Our legal team lives and breathes injury law. Check out our in-depth library articles on car/motorcycle wrecks, auto crash video library, and results of car/motorcycle accident cases we've handled. We've also written consumer guides focused on auto accident law including "The Best Guide to Car Accident Injuries in North Carolina: What You Need to Know if Hurt in a Car."

We represent the victims of the following types of vehicle and traffic accidents in North Carolina (NC) and South Carolina (SC):

 
• Car accidents and rental car accidents
• Limo accidents, taxi accidents, and hired car wrecks
• Scooter crashes and moped crashes
• Motorcycle accidents, Harley crashes, dirt bike accidents, and chopper wrecks
• ATV accidents, three-wheeler accidents, and four-wheeler accidents 
• Uninsured motorist claims
• Hit and run accidents, pedestrian accidents, and crosswalk accidents
• Drunk driving wrecks, driving under the influence (DUI) accidents
• Truck and 18-wheeler accidents, pickup truck crashes, tractor-trailer wrecks
• Bus and van crashes
• Train crashes and railroad crossing accidents
• Bicycle crashes and cyclist accidents

These accidents may involve any number of vehicles, but they can all result in the same serious injuries. Serious injuries can be extremely expensive to treat, and some may lead to permanent disability, chronic health problems, multiple surgeries, ongoing physical therapy, loss of wages, and lowered quality of life.

• Head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and brain damage
• Back injuries and herniated discs
• Neck injuries and ruptured discs, bulged disc, and nerve damage
• Spinal cord injuries, paralysis, quadriplegic injuries, and paraplegic injuries
• Broken bones, fractured bones, and hairline fractures
• Shoulder injuries, knee injuries, and other joint injuries
• Burns, scarring, and disfigurement
• Amputation injuries

Even if you have insurance, you may very well have trouble convincing your insurance company to live up to their contractual obligation with you. They deal with car accident injury claims every day, and are skilled at denying payment, offering insufficient payment, or delaying payment. Chances are that you have never before been seriously injured in a car accident – and your insurance company knows this. They have constructed a needlessly complicated process for you to endure as well as a number of strategies meant to deter you from seeking your just funds.

Shapiro, Lewis, Cooper & Appleton will help you with this fight so that you can concentrate on what is truly important: your recovery, your family, your career, and your financial security. We will help you collect the following types of damages:

• Medical bills and the ongoing cost of care. Medical bills are often more than the initial cost of patching you up after the accident – you could need ongoing physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, special medication, reconstructive surgery, or the need for ongoing, around-the-clock care.
• Loss of wages and loss of future earnings. Often, injuries prevent you from returning to work during your recovery, and sometimes your injuries are so serious that you are no longer able to continue in your field of work or work at all. In these cases, you are compensated for what you would have earned if not for the accident.
• Loss of consortium and emotional distress. How do you put a price on losing a loved one, or having your loved on changed forever due to a catastrophic injury? What about if an accident takes away specific joys from your life, such as playing the piano, engaging in sports, or even walking down the street? Damages from emotional distress seek to make up for these serious matters that some insurance companies think are frivolous.

Being seriously injured in a car accident or other vehicle wreck can be stressful, overwhelming, shocking, and life changing. Don’t try to handle everything yourself. With the help of a skilled, knowledgeable attorney, you can battle the insurance companies and fight for what you need and deserve.



About the Editors: Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton is a law firm which focuses on injury and accident law. Our law firm has an office in Elizabeth City, North Carolina (NC) on East Elizabeth Street. Our attorneys have handled thousands of automobile negligence cases involving cars, trucks, trains, and motorcycles. We serve all areas of North Carolina including the Outer Banks, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Corolla, Currituck, Dare, Elizabeth City, Edenton, Raleigh, Durham, Rocky Mount, Roanoke Rapids, Greensboro, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Halifax, Northampton,  Greenville, Goldsboro, Havelock, Kinston, New Bern, Tarboro, Wilson, Ahoskie, Currituck, Camden and any other county.

While not every injury case meets our criteria,  we off a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at 1-800-752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.  

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis were included among the "Best Lawyers in America" 2010 Edition, and selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2009). In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical, respected law firms.

We also offer free special reports on distracted driving and The Best Guide to Car Accident Injuries in North Carolina. In addition, our lawyers proudly edit the Northeast North Carolina Injuryboard, as well as the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard as a pro bono public information service. Our injury attorneys also host an extensive injury law video library on Youtube.

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Library for Car & Motorcycle Accidents:

  • The Insurance Company is Giving Me a Hard Time   
    Description: If the insurance company is dragging their feet and playing games to avoid your claim, give our firm a call. We want to help and have experience dealing with insurance companies and their dubious tactics. To learn more, check out this article.
  • Rocky Mount Car Accident Lawyer Can Help Get the Compensation You Need   
    Description: Many car accidents in Rocky Mount, NC occur on Church Street, Raleigh Street, Sunset Ave, and other busy roads. If you’ve been involved in one of these wrecks and suffered a serious injury, you should speak with a Rocky Mount car accident lawyer. We can help get the compensation you need to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
  • When to Call a Greenville Car Accident Lawyer   
    Description: If you’ve been seriously hurt in a car wreck on one of the Greenville’s many busy roads, consult with a Greenville car accident lawyer. Let us haggle with the insurance claims adjuster. You should focus on recuperating and getting your life back together. Contact our office for a free, no-hassle consultation at 1-800-752-0042.
  • The Right Time to Contact an Outer Banks Car Accident Lawyer   
    Description: If you’ve been seriously hurt in a car wreck at Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Cape Hatteras, or anywhere else in this part of North Carolina (NC) are you should consult with an Outer Banks car accident lawyer.
  • Elizabeth City Car Accident Lawyer Can Help Ease Your Burden   
    Description: If you’ve lost a loved one in a car wreck in Elizabeth City, North Carolina (NC) you should speak to an attorney. You already have enough to deal with like making funeral arrangements and alerting family members of the loss. A car accident lawyer in Elizabeth City can take some of the burden off your shoulders.
  • Carolina Needs To Know: Distracted Driving Statistics   
    Description: Do you know how many people die each year because of distracted driving? Or how much of your brain is distracted when you are talking on the phone when behind the wheel? In this article, learn some shocking facts and statistics about distracted driving in North Carolina and South Carolina.
  • Deadly Debris: Freak Accident Or Preventable Problem?   
    Description: Unfortunately, roadway and interstate debris is a serious problem in the Carolinas that leads to hundreds of traffic accidents each year. Learn more about what causes roadway debris and how to better prevent roadway debris accidents.
  • Motorcycle Accidents And DUI | Drunk Driving And Motorcycles | Carolina Motorcycle Accident Lawyers   
    Description: Drinking and driving isn't a problem just for the drivers of cars and trucks. In fact, operating a motorcycle with even small amounts of alcohol consumption can drastically increase the chances of a motorcycle accident and motorcycle accident injury. This legal library article explores the issues of biker drinking and driving.
  • South Carolina Motorcycle Laws | Carolina Motorcycle Accident Attorneys   
    Description: South Carolina has a number of motorcycle laws that are meant to keep bikers safe while also allowing them freedom. In this article, learn about South Carolina's state-specific motorcycle laws involving helmets, lane sharing, lane splitting, mufflers, windshields, age restrictions, passenger footrests, and handlebar height.
  • A vehicle breakdown on the highway is not only stressful, but also puts you at risk for a serious injury. This article explains the risks and what you should do if you find yourself in such circumstances.   
    Description: If your car breaks down on the highway, don't panic. There are some simple steps you should follow to help navigate your way out of this challenging situation. If you've suffered an injury as a result of an accident on the highway, please consider giving our law firm a call so you can talk to an actual attorney for free. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.
  • Causes of North Carolina & South Carolina Van Accidents | Carolina Van Accident Attorney   
    Description: Fifteen-passenger vans are the popular choice for church groups, sports teams, community groups, and large families. However, 15-passenger vans have proved deadly over the past decade - due to the vehicles' rollover risk, poor safety features, and lack of three-point seat belts. Learn more about why large van accidents can be so deadly and what you can do to prevent future 15-passenger van accidents.
  • Drunk Driving Statistics & DUI Facts | Carolina DUI Accident Lawyer   
    Description: Everyone knows that drunk driving and DUI accidents are a huge problem on the roads of the United States - but many would be shocked to know just how many car accident fatalities in North Carolina and South Carolina involve alcohol and irresponsible driving. Learn some revealing and sometimes shocking facts and numbers concerning drunk driving in America.
  • Spotting Drunk Drivers And Keeping Carolina Roads Safe | Carolina Drunk Driving Accident Attorney   
    Description: What should you do if you see someone driving erratically on the roads? Should you call the police? Should you try to stop them yourself? And how do you know if someone in the car in front of you is driving drunk at all? In this article, learn how to spot drunk drivers - and learn what to do once you determine that someone should not be on the roads.
  • Keeping Your Children Safe From Drunk Drivers | Carolina Drunk Driving Accident Attorney   
    Description: You know better than to get into a car with a drunk driver - but do your children understand the dangers of being the passenger of someone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In this article, learn what your children need to know in order to keep them out of tragic drunk driving situations with relatives, the parents of friends, or other adults in their lives.
  • Preventing Car Accidents: Carolina Seat Belt Safety | Carolina Car Accident Injury Lawyers   
    Description: There are not many good excuses to not wear a seatbelt - and there are dozens of reasons to wear your seat belt every time you get into a vehicle. Very simply, seatbelts save lives. The following article on seatbelt safety covers shocking Carolina seatbelt statistics, a look at how many lives would be saved if everyone wore their seatbelts, and a few good reasons to buckle up every day.
  • Texting While Driving In North Carolina: The New Law | North Carolina Car Accident Attorneys   
    Description: Several studies find texting while driving is extremely dangerous and causes driver distractions that often lead to car accident injuries and car crash fatalities. North Carolina has become the 14th state to outlaw texting and e-mailing while driving. If you'd like a free consumer report about the dangers of texting while driving, please check out our web site and take advantage of the no-cost download.
  • Things To Do After A Carolina Car Accident   
    Description: It is often difficult to find your bearings in the minutes, hours, and days after a car accident in North Carolina or South Carolina. But collecting the right information and speaking to the right people could be vital when you attempt to collect damages for your injuries.
  • Common Carolina Car Accident Injuries   
    Description: No two car accidents are the same, but there are some car accident injuries that are more common than others. This article covers common North Carolina (NC) and South Carolina (SC) car accident injuries, such as head injuries, back injuries, bone injuries, and internal organ injuries.
  • Move Over Law in North Carolina (NC) Protects Troopers From Secondary Collisions   
    Description: The State of North Carolina put in a good law which began in 2002 called the “Move Over” rule. As a seasoned injury attorney handling car accident cases in North Carolina, I applaud this public safety law. The statute (G.S. 20-157(f)) says that motorists must slow down when they see an emergency vehicle or state trooper stopped on the shoulder of the roadway with its lights flashing.
  • Insurance Company Lawyers Will Google You in Your Car Wreck Case   
    Description: Information on the internet on social network sites can come back to bite you when you have an injury claim arising out of an automobile accident. The car insurance companies will do everything they can to pay you as little compensation for what happened to you in the wreck as they can get away with.

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