When Injured, You Can Count on Our Family to Fight for You
Car accidents happen quickly and change lives in an instant. A long list of expenses can significantly impact your financial situation. Don't trust insurance companies to compensate you fairly and quickly. You can become a victim twice if they devalue your injuries or offer less than you’re owed. Insurance companies are not motivated to compensate you—and may not act fairly on your behalf.
We at Henson Fuerst understand the devastation that car accidents can bring and have fought for accident victims just like you for over four decades. Our lawyers know the laws and will fight to obtain a settlement that covers not only medical bills but also offers continuous assistance for you and your family following an accident.
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We have represented thousands of personal injury victims in our 45 years.
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You Can’t Count on The Insurance Company to Do What’s Right
After a car accident, it’s reasonable to assume that the insurance company is on your side. However, you must exercise caution not just with your own insurance company, but also with the other driver’s insurance company. Insurance companies have a team of adjusters, accountants, and specialists on staff who are all trained to offer you lowball settlements to protect the company’s interests. When insurance companies realize you won’t take their first offer, they may begin to ignore you or purposefully delay your claim in the hopes that you will give up or miss the deadline to bring suit. We recognize that your present financial situation may entice you to take an insurance settlement offer that is insufficient to cover the price of damages. However, you don’t have to put up with an insurance company that tries to deceive you, downplay your damages, or underpay your claim. At Henson Fuerst, we know the tactics insurance companies use, and we will not let them take advantage of you.
Be Cautious After the Accident
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Do not forego medical care
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Do not give a recorded statement without consulting an attorney
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Do not post on social media about your injury or claim
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Do not use online "Pain and Suffering" calculators
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Do not believe hearsay or misinformation
Attorneys Who Care About Protecting Your Rights
When you choose Henson Fuerst to represent you, you can expect to be treated like family and provided with honest and compassionate legal representation. If you have questions about an accident you were involved in, contact our North Carolina car accident attorneys for a free consultation.
Our firm only gets paid when you do. So, if there is no recovery for your case, then there is no attorney’s fee. It’s that simple. We work hard to defend your rights and help you recover the compensation you need to move forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In North Carolina, most punitive damages are capped at three times the amount of compensatory damages or $250,000 whichever is greater.
The time it takes to resolve a case depends on many factors; the most important are what happened in the wreck and what were the resulting injuries.
- Cases involving soft tissue injuries that get better with treatment from an orthopedic or chiropractic doctor and physical therapy can typically be negotiated and settled without filing a lawsuit and generally last six to nine months.
- Cases involving more substantial injuries, such as broken bones or surgical procedures, typically last nine to 15 months.
- Cases that involve more substantial and permanent, life-long injuries can last one to three years, depending on the circumstances. If we file a lawsuit instead of settling out of court, it may take an additional 16 to 24 months or longer before the case is resolved.
The answer really depends on whether you feel that the amount of money offered by the insurance company is enough to avoid the considerable hassle of going forward with litigation. Many people ask friends or family members who have had car wrecks how much they settled their cases for. In our experience, this is can be misleading because no two cases are the same.
At Henson Fuerst, when we have a “final” offer from the insurance company, we meet with you and explain all of your legal options. Typically, that means you can accept the final offer or reject the offer and file a lawsuit. It’s our job to explain the risks and benefits of each option so you can make the decision that best fits your personal situation.
Generally, before we file a lawsuit on your behalf, our North Carolina auto accident attorneys will attempt to negotiate with the insurance company to reach a settlement. In the majority of cases we handle, we do not begin negotiating your case until you have healed. This way, we are aware of all of the damages and losses related to your injuries and how those damages will affect your quality of life.
Our North Carolina auto accident lawyers recommend that you seek the help of a lawyer if:
- Your claim involves large injuries,
- You had (or continue to have) substantial medical treatment (treatment that extends beyond more than a few visits to a doctor),
- And/or you have suffered permanent injury that resulted in scarring, the need for surgery, or a permanent disability.
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What you can expect when you choose Henson Fuerst to represent you
At Henson Fuerst, our clients are our top priority. Therefore, you can expect our team to provide you with the compassion and individualized care you deserve. We are committed to guiding you through every step of your journey and ensuring you have the support you need.
Standing up for victims and their families across North Carolina since 1976
For over 45 years, we’ve been helping accident victims throughout North Carolina fight for the full and fair compensation they need. If you’ve been involved in an accident, our experienced attorneys will stand by your side, advocating for you every step of the way throughout the claims process.