Automobile Accidents

North Carolina Car Accident Attorneys

Pittsboro ● Chapel Hill

Car accidents can cause a full range of problems and complications. In addition to dealing with injuries and medical bills, you may be facing lost time from work, damage to your vehicle, and other inconveniences. At Stafford & Heafner, in North Carolina, we provide comprehensive legal services to people who have been injured in auto accidents.

Would you like to speak with a lawyer about your car accident injuries? Please contact our firm to arrange a free initial consultation.

At Stafford & Heafner, we are more than happy to discuss your concerns in our office or over the phone. This initial consultation will provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your options. Additionally, we do not collect a fee until we recover for your damages.

What do you do if you are in an automobile accident?

In most instances the law requires that you report an accident to law enforcement as soon as possible. This should be done at the scene of the accident if at all possible, so that the police can respond to the scene while all parties and vehicles are still present. The responding officer will write a report and should provide you with the other driver's insurance information. Thereafter, as soon as practical, you should also report the accident to your insurance company, even if you are not at fault in causing the accident. Making these prompt reports to both law enforcement and insurance companies assures your compliance with the law, and best preserves your rights. It also helps our firm determine liability on part of the negligent party.

What about my Property Damage claim?

The claim you may have for the damage to or loss of your vehicle is additional to the claims you have for your personal injuries. People usually settle their property damage claims themselves shortly after the accident. However, at Stafford & Heafner, we often assist our clients in resolving the property damage portion of their claims. Contact us for help with questions including:

• Which insurance company do I call?
• How do I get my vehicle repaired?
• When is a vehicle a total loss?
• Who gets the total loss check?
• Who pays for rental, towing, and storage?

Contact an experienced auto accident attorney at Stafford & Heafner, today for help with your personal injury claim.