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An injury caused by the careless or reckless actions of another person can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your future. You may wonder what the personal injury claim value in North Carolina is, and whether it’s enough to cover the medical costs to treat your injury.
Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
Seeking compensation after suffering an injury caused by someone else can be difficult. You should hire a personal injury lawyer to represent your interests and help you receive full compensation for your injury.
At the Law Office of Jacob Goad, our team has helped clients in North Carolina file personal injury claims for over a decade. We offer assistance to clients in both English and Spanish, and we’re not afraid to take your case to court to help you receive a fair settlement.
Unintentional Injury Deaths in North Carolina
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Injury & Violence Prevention Branch, there was a total of 10,339 injury deaths in North Carolina during 2024. Of these deaths, the leading causes of injury deaths were:
- 2,865 poisonings
- 1,985 falls
- 1,747 motor vehicle traffic accidents
- 1,061 self-inflicted firearm accidents
- 704 firearm assaults
Personal injury cases in North Carolina are handled by different courts depending on the overall amount of the claim and the jurisdiction. Small amounts that arise from minor disputes are handled in small claims court.
Serious disputes with lower damages are handled by district courts, while more serious matters and those with excessive damages are handled by the superior court. Federal courts handle cases under federal jurisdiction, and the Industrial Commission handles workers’ compensation claims.
Common Types of Personal Injury Claims
Many circumstances could result in a personal injury claim. Some common causes of personal injury claims include:
- Motor vehicle accident
- Premise liability claims
- Slip-and-fall cases
- Product liability
- Medical malpractice
- Dog bites or dangerous dog claims
- Workplace accidents
- Wrongful death claims
Types of Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim
When filing a personal injury claim, there are three main types of compensation that you may be entitled to receive. These three types are:
- Economic damages. These have an obvious economic impact and can be easily calculated. These could include medical expenses, lost wages, the cost to repair or replace damaged property, and lost earning capacity.
- Non-economic damages. These are more difficult to calculate because they are intangible. These could include pain and suffering, mental duress, loss of enjoyment of life, and compensation for permanent disabilities or disfigurements.
- Punitive damages are rare, but they can be awarded when injuries are caused under willful or wanton conduct.
Given North Carolina’s strict pure contributory negligence laws, it can be difficult to receive compensation from a personal injury claim without the guidance of a North Carolina personal injury attorney.
Contact the Law Office of Jacob Goad
When you’re injured, you should focus on your recovery. Our team can handle negotiations with insurance companies while we protect your rights and interests. We keep you informed throughout the process so you can make informed decisions about your case.
Personal injury cases can take many months or years to settle. You should not be burdened with this task without qualified guidance. Contact the Law Office of Jacob Goad today to schedule your initial consultation.
