Injury from Accidents
No Fee Unless You Win
If someone else's negligence caused an accident and you were injured you may have large, unexpected, expenses. The following are some of the damages a negligent party can be held responsible for causing:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Emotional distress from your accident and resulting injuries
- Future medical care
- Pain and suffering
While there are times when a victim can negotiate a fair settlement for his or her injuries, an insurance company or opposing counsel is less likely to address your concerns seriously. We keep your needs and interests in mind when negotiating a settlement. Most cases settle without going to court. However, Christopher May is an experienced trial attorney who will personally handle all cases that must be litigated.
The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC, will advise you on the options available to resolve your case. We prepare for cases to be brought to trial and do not accept a settlement that does not address your damages.
The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC, represents victims of the following personal injury cases:
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.
Generally, the Insurance Company wants to minimize your case and help their company. 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 when the person who caused the accident does not have insurance The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC can usually 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. Attorney Christopher May has an intimate understanding of safety procedures as 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 and use public transportation. If there is an accident or crash, there may be more than one person who is liable and responsible for the damage:
- 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 that 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 maintains licenses to practice in North Carolina and Florida and is familiar with each state's laws 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 animal's actions 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, understand the physical and emotional trauma that result from animal attacks and dog bites. Contact our Charlotte office to discuss your injury case. Christopher May is admitted to practice in North Carolina and Florida.
Premises and Products Liability
People in North Carolina and Florida 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 business is negligent.
Amputations/Spinal Cord/Serious Injuries
Any of the accidents we have mentioned can result in injuries but some injuries are more serious than others. The following are examples of serious personal 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
Chances are good that you will not be properly compensated if you seek compensation without legal representation. You deserve an attorney who is not afraid to fight for you in court. The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC will prepare your court case to help address the lifelong damages inflicted on you by another person's negligence.
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.
The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC, understand that there is no way to restore brain trauma or head injury victims and their family to the lives they previously knew. We will work diligently to hold everyone responsible for your injury accountable. We will fight to recover the compensation you need to live the fullest life possible.
Wrongful Death
The cause of wrongful death is usually a wrongful act. These actions can be negligent, such as careless driving, or 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 as a civil wrongful death suit where the victim's family can seek monetary compensation for the damages the negligent party caused.
If a close relative was injured and died because of a wrongful act, you may be able to recover financial and emotional losses in accordance with state laws.
The Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC, handle 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 a law firm who understands how to deal with this complex legal situation. The Law Office of Estwanik & May, PLLC understands the criminal court system and know how to use a criminal charge to bolster your injury claim.
Contact us
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If you have been injured due to the negligence of others, contact the Law Offices of Estwanik & May, PLLC, at 708-210-8718 (English) or 704-900-2850 (Spanish). Or, contact us online.
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 personal injury victims in the following counties:
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Our attorneys offer representation to your large civil cases throughout North Carolina.
