Dedicated Rocky Mount Car Accident Attorneys

With an estimated population of nearly 54,000, Rocky Mount, NC, isn’t lacking when it comes to sightseeing and entertainment. Shoppers can find deals at Golden East Crossing, while others might enjoy a summer music festival and plenty of craft beer at Rocky Mount Mills. At the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences residents and visitors can experience all the Maria V. Howard Arts Center and the Children’s Museum and Science Center have to offer.

Unfortunately, this city isn’t lacking in motor vehicle accidents either. In 2019, there were 1,564 reported motor vehicle accidents in this city alone, accounting for 11 fatalities and 901 injuries. Many injured parties and their families turn to Rocky Mount car accident attorneys for help. If you were injured in a car accident, you can rely on them too.

Types of North Carolina Car Accidents

Car accidents happen every day in Rocky Mount, but not all of them are the same. Some types of car accidents are typically minor and don’t cause as much damage. Others are known for causing severe damage and injuries. No matter what kind of accident you are involved in, knowledgeable Rocky Mount car accident lawyers from our firm can assist you in pursuing monetary recovery. 

Rear-End Collisions

When one car crashes into the back of another, a rear-end collision occurs. Driver distraction, following too close, and panic stops can all cause these accidents. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), these are the most common types of crashes associated with distracted driving, accounting for 87 percent of distracted driver crashes and almost a third of all accidents, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). One common scenario that results in a rear-end collision is when a driver is stopped for the purpose of yielding to oncoming traffic and hit from behind by a distracted driver.

Single Vehicle Crashes

Single-vehicle crashes often occur when the driver falls asleep, is intoxicated, or is distracted. They can also happen due to mechanical failure, hitting another object, speeding, and weather conditions. Typically, the driver is liable for their own accident; however, there are circumstances in which others could be at fault. These include:

  • If the accident was caused by another driver, such as a driver swerving off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle.
  • If the crash was the result of a defective auto part, such as faulty brakes, the part or car manufacturer could be liable.
  • If the collision was caused by a dangerous roadway, such as one with a sizeable pothole in the road or a lack of adequate roadway signage. If the roadway is unsafe, the state or city could be liable.

T-Bone Accidents

When the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another vehicle, a T-bone accident has occurred. These types of accidents most frequently happen when a driver fails to stop at a stop sign or red light or doesn’t yield the right of way to another driver. Also known as side-impact accidents, they are generally the worst type to be involved in as serious bodily injury can occur. About 8,000 individuals are killed every year in the U. S. in T-bone collisions.

Sideswipe Collisions

A sideswipe crash happens when two vehicles are driving next to one another in the same direction, and one side of each vehicle makes contact with the other. Sideswipe collisions can also occur when one driver changes lanes without looking first. 

Head-On Collisions

Generally, the most dangerous type of crash is a head-on collision. These accidents usually involve a significant amount of force to each vehicle, resulting in severe if not catastrophic injuries. Head-on collisions can result from impaired or distracted driving and excessive speeds. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), frontal impacts accounted for 57 percent of passenger vehicle occupant deaths in 2019.

Injury claims stemming from auto accidents require an in-depth investigation into how the collision occurred and who should be held accountable. Our experienced Rocky Mount car accident attorneys have the resources and knowledge to make these determinations in your claim. 

Your Compensable Damages 

Car accident victims can suffer immensely in many ways as a direct result of their injuries. They deserve compensation for their suffering and other losses. This compensation is referred to as damages. Those injured in a car accident have the right to seek damages for their economic and non-economic damages caused by the accident. 

Economic damages are sometimes also called special damages. They include all the ways the injured person or their family has suffered financially due to the accident. Compensation for economic damages might consist of:

  • Lost wages and income
  • Medical expenses
  • Prescriptions
  • Durable medical equipment

Also known as general damages, non-economic damages can include:

  • Physical and emotional pain and suffering
  • Humiliation
  • Mental anguish
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

Any settlement or court award your Rocky Mount car accident lawyers obtain on your behalf will include compensation for the damages specific to your claim. You can discuss the value of your case and what damages you can claim with your attorney when you schedule a no-obligation consultation at the Ricci Law Firm. Even if you aren’t sure if you have a valid claim, it’s best to reach out and have a lawyer evaluate your accident and injuries.

Call Our Skilled Rocky Mount Car Accident Attorneys Today for Help

At the Ricci Law Offices, our skilled Rocky Mount car accident lawyers know the physical, emotional, and financial setbacks and challenges car accident victims and their families face for months or even years after the accident. We know you deserve better, and our goal is to get you just that. We are fierce advocates both in and out of the courtroom. Big insurance companies with intimidating legal teams might scare victims without legal representation, but they don’t scare us. We stop at nothing to stand up for the rights of our injured clients. 

Call (252) 557-8612 or use our online contact form to schedule your complimentary car accident case review today.