Charlotte Injury Law Firm
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If you were injured due to the negligence of someone else, the full expenses are often more extensive than you expect them to be. In fact, it is not uncommon for law firms to help clients collect for all damages that are the responsibility of a negligent party, including the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Emotional distress from your accident and resulting injuries
- Future medical care
- Pain and suffering
For simple cases involving minor injuries, it is sometimes possible to negotiate a fair settlement for your case. But, an insurance company adjustor or opposing counsel is interested in settling your claim for as little as possible. A Charlotte injury attorney from the Law Offices of Estwanik & May is experienced in negotiating fair settlements—we focus on your all your expenses during negotiations.
Most personal injury cases settle without going to court. However if your injuries are severe or cause permanent disability, personal injury litigation is often required to pursue the full compensation you need and deserve. Christopher May has vast experience with personal injury litigation.
Conveniently located in Charlotte, NC, the lawyers at the Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC carefully reviews the details of your personal injury and clearly explain all available options for attaining full and fair reimbursement for all expenses related to your injury. Our Charlotte personal injury law firm thoroughly prepares each case as if your injury in is intended to go to trial—and we do not accept any settlement that does not fully address your damages.
Our firm can help you with a full range of accident claims
The injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC represent victims of the following personal injury cases:
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Automobile/Motorcycle/Truck Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents include the following collisions:
- Truck or tractor-trailer accidents
- Auto accidents
- Motorcycle/moped/bicycle accidents
- Hit and run accidents
- Pedestrian hit and run accidents
Car accidents are common in a large city like Charlotte and the highways surrounding it. If you have been injured in an automobile accident, we are here to help you.
Insurance claims adjusters typically want to attempt to minimize your case and help in the interest of their company. When a personal injury law firm is involved in the negotiations, accident victims often obtain a fuller settlement than they can achieve on their own. Therefore, it is just as important to contact an attorney so that you know your rights just as you want to contact a doctor to help you with your injuries. Even if the person who caused the accident does not have insurance, the firm can oftentimes help accident victims with an uninsured motorist claim.
Watercraft Accidents
An accident that occurs during recreation on the water is as serious as those on the roadways. There is the potential for serious injury in watercraft accidents that can easily result in catastrophic injury or drowning.
Boats and other watercraft are governed by the North Carolina Resource Commission and the county where you are located. Christopher May is an attorney with an intimate understanding of watercraft accident cases—he has been an avid boater for many years and spends some of his free time on Lake Norman.
Bus/Trains/Railroad/Transit Accidents
Every day we entrust our safety to others by using public transportation. Under North Carolina law, the liability for transit accidents often falls to multiple individuals, including the following:
- Pilot or conductor error
- Driver illegally attempting to cross railroad tracks
- Failure to make repairs or mechanic negligence
- Transport operators required to work long shifts by airline or railroad
At Estwanik & May, PLLC, we know how to unravel these complicated issues and find the parties responsible for the accident. We gather evidence you need to litigate your case and protect your rights.
Assault and Battery
Many situations can lead to an assault or battery. These charges have different criminal consequences based on the severity of an attack. Not only has the person broken the law by putting his or her hands on you, but also the resulting injuries can require painful and expensive treatment. Christopher May is familiar with the laws of each state regarding an assault and battery case. We collect the evidence needed to compensate you for your damages.
Dog Bites
Pets are a great joy to many people, but they can also cause serious injuries when owners are negligent or careless. Pet owners must be responsible for their animals. Even if there is no history of aggression, dogs can bite people or attack other pets with deadly consequences. The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC understands the physical and emotional trauma that result from animal attacks and dog bites.
Premises and Products Liability
People in North Carolina owe others on their property and using their products a reasonable expectation of safety. Premises (property) and products liability injuries can arise out of a variety of situations and require legal guidance:
- New power tool malfunctions despite proper usage
- Shopper slips and falls on unmarked wet grocery store floor
- Object strikes a pedestrian near a construction site
You deserve a qualified attorney to protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve when a person hurts you or a business is negligent.
Amputations/Spinal Cord/Serious Injuries
Any type of accident can result in injuries—but some injuries are more serious than others. The following are examples of serious injury cases that have a life-changing effect on victims:
- Amputation
- Birth injury
- Burn injury
- Spinal cord injury/paralysis
- Permanent disability/disfigurement
- Loss of hearing/site/etc.
- Wrongful death
Without the support of a skilled personal injury lawyer, your chances of receiving full and fair compensation for the full extent of these injuries are greatly reduced. You deserve an attorney who is not afraid to fight for you in court. We prepare your court case to help address the lifelong damages inflicted on you by the negligence of another person.
Brain Trauma/Head Injuries
A head injury or damage to the brain has a massive effect on the victim. These injuries can result in the need for lifetime physical and medical care or death.
It is difficult to imagine the effect that any catastrophic injury can have on victims and their families—especially when it could have been avoided through reasonable care.
We understand that there is no way to restore brain trauma or head injury victims and their families to the lives they previously knew. We work diligently to ensure everyone responsible for your injury is held accountable. Our firm fights to recover the compensation you need to live the fullest life possible.
Wrongful Death
The acts that cause wrongful deaths can be acts of negligence, such as careless driving. But, under North Carolina law, they can also be deliberate acts with the intent to harm. Even if a wrongful act has already been prosecuted in a criminal case, it can still be tried in a civil wrongful death suit that permits the immediate family members of the victim to seek monetary compensation for the damages the negligent party caused.
If an immediate family member was injured and died because of a wrongful act, you may be able to recover financial and emotional losses in accordance with state laws. Contact a Charlotte wrongful death lawyer today.
The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC handles wrongful death cases with the sensitivity the family deserves and the aggressive representation they need. We take the time to examine the details of your case and handle your case in a professional, compassionate manner.
DWI/DUI/BWI Accident Injuries
In 2002, approximately 41 percent of all traffic-related fatalities were from alcohol-related accidents. DWI/DUI accidents were the cause of death for over 17,000 people. 39 percent of boating accidents also involved alcohol that year.
Regardless of whether you call it driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI), or boating while intoxicated (BWI), these activities have the same potential to cause injury or kill innocent people. North Carolina can assign punitive awards to the victims of DUI/DWI/BWI accident injuries—and there is no limitation on these damages.
If someone has injured you while they were operating a vehicle under the influence, your case can be complicated by the simultaneous criminal charges. This is why it is important to retain Charlotte criminal law attorney who understands how to deal with this complex legal situation. The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC understands the criminal court system and know how to use a criminal charge to bolster your injury claim.
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If you have been injured due to the negligence of others, contact the Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC. Our office is centrally located in Charlotte and Christopher May is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and Florida.
We support clients throughout a wide geographical area that includes the following cities:
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The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC represents victims of personal injury in Charlotte and in the following counties:
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