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North Carolina: One of the strictest rules in the country: if you were even 1% at fault, you may recover nothing. A lawyer matters more here than anywhere.
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Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC
4.9 · 179 reviews · Free consultation
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Law Offices of William H. Harding
4.7 · 103 reviews · Free consultation
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Campbell & Associates
4.1 · 91 reviews · Free consultation
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Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC focuses on personal injury and family law cases, offering attentive and thorough legal support. Clients appreciate the team’s responsiveness, professionalism, and calm approach during stressful situations. While some cases may take time, the firm is known for clear communication and diligent preparation.
Specializing in personal injury cases, the Law Offices of William H. Harding focus on car accident claims with a hands-on, supportive approach. The team is known for clear communication, professionalism, and guiding clients through difficult situations, though some clients have expressed dissatisfaction with settlement outcomes.
With over 37 years of experience and board-certified attorneys, Campbell & Associates focuses on personal injury cases like auto accidents, wrongful death, and workers' compensation. The team offers personalized attention and thorough case evaluations, though some clients note occasional communication delays during case processing. Many appreciate the firm’s professionalism and caring approach.
Pick how serious the injury is. Each point shows the average medical bill for that body part at that severity; bigger point = costlier injury. Tap a point to compare it with the average workers’ comp claim for the same body part, which also pays lost wages. Then run the calculator for your own number.
Chandler Volta Personal Injury Lawyers specialize in handling a wide range of injury cases, from vehicle accidents to wrongful death claims. Clients appreciate their clear communication and supportive approach throughout often lengthy legal processes. While cases can take time, the team stays responsive and genuinely involved every step of the way.
Shane Smith Law focuses on personal injury cases involving car and trucking accidents across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The team handles everything from medical bill management to settlement negotiations, aiming to ease clients’ stress during recovery. While some clients note delays in payment, many appreciate the responsive and caring support throughout their cases.
Stewart Law Offices focuses on personal injury and workers' compensation cases, helping clients navigate complex claims for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Their team provides clear explanations throughout the process and stays responsive, though some cases can take considerable time to resolve. Many clients appreciate their consistent communication and support.
With over a century of combined experience, this firm focuses on personal injury cases including vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and medical malpractice. Their team is known for clear communication and persistence, helping clients navigate insurance challenges, though some cases may take time to resolve. Clients appreciate the caring and professional approach throughout the process.
DeMayo Law Offices, LLP focuses on representing clients seriously injured due to others’ negligence across North and South Carolina. They handle cases including dog bites, car and motorcycle accidents, and defective products, with a large team that aims to support clients through difficult times. Some clients find communication slow and responsiveness uneven during their cases.
Specializing in workers’ compensation claims, The Sumwalt Group helps clients in North and South Carolina navigate complex legal processes with clear guidance. Their team offers free initial consultations and supports injured workers through every step, with clients noting honest communication and a caring approach throughout their cases.
Sumwalt Anderson focuses on injury and workers’ compensation cases, helping clients navigate complex claims after accidents or workplace injuries. Their team offers clear communication and thorough support throughout often lengthy legal processes. Clients appreciate their professionalism and responsiveness, though some note cases can take considerable time to resolve.
Shane Smith Law attempted to renege on a legally binding settlement agreement after confirming my payment was sent on October 20, 2025. They tried to raise my agreed 33⅓% fee to 40% after everything was agreed to, signed, and sealed. This conduct reflects a breach of trust and professional ethics —…
Take my word go some place else they will take their sweet time getting you what little money they do get for you. I signed my paperwork to settle on May 16 and it's June 3 and I still have received my check.
Terrible, don't recommend. I was in a major accident in a semi truck, the person at the law office took three weeks to get back to me and then basically wanted me to do her job for her by doing all the research and find dates for her. I even told her how the accident was on the news and on national…
In 2024, 18 people died in 18 fatal traffic crashes in Gastonia, NC — up 80% from 10 in 2023, according to NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2022–2024 data, compiled by TrustAnalytica. FARS covers crashes in which at least one person died; injury-only crashes are not included.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Starting price | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC | 4.9 | 179 | Free Consultation | (704) 610-5323 | Visit |
| 2 | Law Offices of William H. Harding | 4.7 | 103 | No Win, No Fee | (704) 741-4529 | Visit |
| 3 | Campbell & Associates | 4.1 | 91 | No Win, No Fee | (704) 866-9191 | Visit |
| 4 | Chandler Volta Personal Injury Lawyers Charlotte | 4.9 | 431 | — | (704) 481-6880 | Visit |
| 5 | Shane Smith Law | 4.7 | 104 | — | (770) 487-8999 | Visit |
| 6 | Stewart Law Offices | 4.9 | 100 | $200 | (704) 521-5000 | Visit |
| 7 | The Law Offices of Jason | 4.8 | 195 | No Win, No Fee | (704) 248-8654 | Visit |
| 8 | DeMayo Law Offices, LLP | 4.8 | 105 | No Win, No Fee | (704) 508-9266 | Visit |
| 9 | The Sumwalt Group Workers' Comp and Trial Lawyers | 5.0 | 100 | No Win, No Fee | (704) 565-0621 | Visit |
| 10 | Sumwalt Anderson: Injury & Workers Compensation Lawyers | 4.8 | 30 | No Win, No Fee | (704) 377-3770 | Visit |
This calculator uses the multiplier method, the starting point most insurance adjusters and personal injury lawyers use. It adds your financial losses (medical bills and lost wages) to a pain-and-suffering figure, which is those losses multiplied by a factor set by how serious the injury is: 1.5 to 2 times for minor injuries, up to 4 to 5 times for catastrophic ones. The type of accident adjusts the result, and it is then reduced by your share of fault under North Carolina law.
General information about North Carolina law, not legal advice, and the estimate is not a guarantee of any outcome. A lawyer can tell you how these rules apply to your case.
General information, not legal advice — consult a licensed North Carolina attorney.