Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in North Carolina (NC)

• I think I have a wrongful death claim in North Carolina as my husband died from injuries in a car wreck, but how does a court calculate loss of comfort, sorrow, mental anguish and solace?
• What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?
• What exactly is a wrongful death claim?
  
• Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?

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• Man Killed in Union County Hit and Run Accident

  Description: The victim in this hit and run accident was not discovered until early the next morning.

• Motorcyclist Loses Life Following Crash in Spartanburg, SC

  Description: Brian Wofford, a standout wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers in the late 1990s, died from injuries suffered when a car turned into his path on Reidville Road.

• Shelby, North Carolina Crash Kills One

  Description: A commercial truck driver failed to stop when approaching a line of vehicles behind a school bus that was dropping off students.

• Passenger Killed in Accident in Wingate, NC

  Description: The at-fault driver fled the scene and hid in a nearby field, where police officers found him two hours later.

• One Killed, Five Injured in Series of Accidents on I-40 in Burke County, NC

  Description: The wrecks near Dysartville, North Carolina, involved a car, a tractor-trailer and a minivan. The victim was standing by his car when hit by the van.

• Accident in East Charlotte Results in Death

  Description: The young boy was crossing the street on a clear day when he was hit by a driver.

• Teen Girl Killed in Wreck on Linville Road

  Description: Speed was considered factor in this Oak Ridge, NC accident.

• Jillian Rose Charlet Killed In Wreck In Winston-Salem

  Description: It’s so frustrating reading about tragic accidents caused by a driver who failed to maintain control of their vehicle.

• Western Carolina University Student Killed in Crash on Old Speedwell Road

  Description: It’s so frustrating to read about innocent passengers who lose their lives due to, what appears to be, reckless driving.

• Garinger High School Student Dies after Being Hit by SUV

  Description: A teenage student was hit by an SUV while crossing the street in front of her school in Charlotte, NC.

• Fatal Car Wreck in North Carolina Leads to Murder Charges

  Description: The victim’s family should consider speaking to a wrongful death lawyer in North Carolina to discuss their legal options.

• Accident on Birch Bridge Road Results in Loss of Life

  Description: Another life is lost due to distracted driving. Learn more by reading this NC injury lawyer’s blog.

• Fatal Car Accident in Weaverville Claims Life of Student

  Description: A 39-year-old woman’s vehicle was hit at the intersection of Highway 25/70 and Jupiter Road.

• Man in Jacksonville Charged with DWI, Second-Degree Murder

  Description: The driver crossed the center lane of Highway 17 in Jacksonville and hit the victim’s car head on.

• Fayetteville Woman Killed in Wreck, Driver Charged with DWI

  Description: It is believed that both alcohol and speed were contributing factors to this fatal accident.

• Driver Charged in Deadly Accident on Castle Hayne Road

  Description: As a result of running the red light, the at-fault driver hit a 64-year-old woman in a gold Toyota and she was killed upon impact

• Bicyclist Hit by North Carolina Drunk Driver Dies in Hospital from Injuries

  Description: A bicyclist from Idaho riding in North Carolina has died as a result of his injuries caused by a drunk driver earlier in March.

• Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Wreck in High Point

  Description: The driver of the Opel GT was trying to make a left turn on Highway 311 when the crash occurred.

• Teen's Life Lost in Weaverville, NC Crash
• Two Killed, Two Left in Critical Condition in Caldwell County, NC Wreck

  Description: The two men in the back seat of the car died as a result of their injuries. The front seat passenger suffered critical injuries.

Library for Wrongful Death:

• What’s The Difference Between Wrongful Death And Murder?
  Description: How can someone be convicted of both wrongful death and murder? Or just one and not the other? learn more about the difference between civil and criminal law.
• Wrongful Death Settlements and Gender Bias
  Description: When it comes to wrongful death cases and settlements in North and South Carolina, are men seen as being more valuable them women, even in death?
• ATV Accidents And South Carolina Wrongful Death
  Description: Especially because of a lack of regulations in the ATV industry, ATV deaths, injuries and accidents often lead to ATV wrongful death lawsuits in the Carolinas.
• Fentanyl Pain Patches And North Carolina Wrongful Death Cases
  Description: In the Carolinas and across the country, families are suing doctors and hospitals after their loved one dies from an fentanyl pain patch drug overdose.
• Five Common Types Of Carolina Wrongful Death Cases
  Description: What are the most common types of wrongful death lawsuits? Traffic accidents, medical malpractice incidents, fall accidents, work accidents, and faulty products
• Five LESS Common Types Of Carolina Wrongful Death Cases
  Description: Most people are familiar with wrongful death car accident cases or medical malpractice cases, but what about wrongful death dog attack cases or fireworks cases?
• Wrongful Death Statistics And Facts
  Description: Read about some shocking wrongful death statistics and wrongful death facts from the United States, compiled by a Carolina wrongful death attorney
• What Types of Damages Can You Sue for in a Carolina Wrongful Death Case?
  Description: Losing a family member in a preventable accident can leave you with unpaid medical bills, reduced earning and unrelieved grief from loss of companionship.
• Traffic Accidents And Carolina Wrongful Death Lawsuits
  Description: Car accidents are one of the most common types of accidents that lead to wrongful death lawsuits in North Carolina and South Carolina. Any number of factors can lead to a car accident wrongful death case, such as poor road design, drinking and driving, trucker fatigue, speeding, reckless driving, street racing, and traffic violations.
• Client: "Never did I send an email or left a message in Rick's office that we did not get a speedy answer. The courtesy he extended to our family was unmatched by anyone in his profession."
  Description: This client testimonial represents the professionalism and dedication we put forth with every client we represent.
• Fireworks Explosion in Ocracoke, North Carolina (NC) Kills Three
  Description: According to an article in today’s Virginian Pilot, a pyrotechnics crew was injured when a truck carrying fireworks exploded Saturday. Two of the crew members were killed and three others were injured.
• Frequently Asked Questions About Salmonella Food Poisoning
  Description: Salmonella is a dangerous form of food poisoning that kills about 400 Americans each year. In this article, we answer some common questions about salmonella food poisoning that can educate you on how to keep your family safe from this sometimes dangerous bacteria.
• Carolina Amusement Park Accidents And Theme Park Accidents
  Description: A trip to the amusement park in North Carolina or South Carolina is supposed to be fun, but each year hundreds of people are injured on theme park rides and some even lose their lives. Learn more about theme park ride accidents and amusement park injuries.
• The Best North Carolina (NC) Attorneys Use Focus Groups to Win Serious Injury and Wrongful Death Cases
  Description: The injury lawyers from our Elizabeth City, North Carolina law firm regularly run focus groups to discover the best way to convince jurors that they should award large amounts of money to our clients who have the most severe injuries, like cases where the person died, suffered a brain injury, or was left a paraplegic or quadriplegic.
• Dog Bite Statistics
  Description: You may know that dog bites are somewhat common injuries, but the true extent of dog bite incidents is extremely shocking. Learn actual dog bite statistics.
• Top Three Ways the Wrong Lawyer Can Ruin Your Wrongful Death Case
  Description: As a seasoned personal injury and wrongful death lawyer, I have learned by observing some of the best and some of the worst lawyers how the client’s lawsuit can be affected for good or ill by the approach and habits of the lawyer they select to represent them. Judges have definite opinions of the attorneys who come before them. Attorneys’ reputations often are known to the judge and the courthouse personnel before they get there.
• Top Four Causes of Severe Burn Injuries Resulting in Lawsuits
  Description: Horrible burn injuries can occur in all sorts of different situations which can give rise to an insurance claim because they were caused by negligence.

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Frequent Questions for Wrongful Death:

• I think I have a wrongful death claim inNorth Carolinaas myhusband died from injuries in a car wreck, but how does a court calculate loss of comfort, sorrow, mental anguish and solace?
• What ifa loved onedies from the injuries sustainedin a seriousaccident while the case is pending?
• What exactly is awrongful death claim?
• Are the laws or rules applying to a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury not involving death?

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Web Resources for Wrongful Death:

• Norfolk Injury Board

  Description: Blogs articles on wrongful death

• North Carolina Wrongful Death Statutes

  Description: This link is for the North Carolina legislature's definition of what constitutes a wrongful death claim.

• South Carolina Statutes on Wrongful Death

  Description: This is the South Carolina Legislature's web site detailing what constitutes a wrongful death claim.

• Wrongful Death

  Description: Personal Injury FYI provides information on wrongful death lawsuits. You can also find and compare local personal injury and wrongful death lawyers.

• Wrongful Death & Injury Institute

  Description: Addresses issues involving wrongful death cases and medical negligence inside prisons.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a law firm whose attorneys focus on injury and accident law and we have experience handling wrongful death cases. We serve every area of North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, Nags Head and the western mountains, as well as all the cities and counties in between. In South Carolina, we cover the state from Myrtle Beach and Charleston to Orangeburg, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill, Darlington, Aiken, Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg. 

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and listed in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Our North Carolina injury law firm has also been named one of the Best Injury Law Firms in North Carolina for personal injury plaintiffs since 2010 by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, our firm has the highest rating of AV from national lawyer ranking organization Martindale-Hubbell. That means we have a reputation for demonstrating preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential injury case consultations. So call us toll-free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can return your call promptly.