Charlotte Pedestrian Accidents: Experienced Pedestrian Injury Law Firm
Last updated on February 7, 2025
Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable when it comes to sustaining serious injuries in a North Carolina motor vehicle accident, and the number of those killed continues to rise every year. According to the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles (NC DMV), Mecklenburg County reported the highest number of pedestrian fatalities with 37 deaths in 2018. For the children, teenagers and adults who are lucky enough to survive this type of traffic accident, the injuries can be very serious and may include head injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries (SCIs), paralysis, musculoskeletal injuries, organ damage, bone injuries, disfigurement, or permanent disability.
I am Charlotte pedestrian injury lawyer Mike Maurer. My firm, Maurer Law, aims to help victims and their loved ones obtain the North Carolina personal injury or wrongful death compensation they are owed for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, permanent disabilities, other losses and costs, and, when applicable, punitive damages.
Common Causes Of Pedestrian Accidents
In North Carolina, pedestrian accidents are most often caused by driving behaviors such as:
- Distracted driving
- Aggressive driving
- Drugged or drunk driving
- Speeding
- Failure to stop or yield
- Back up accidents
Outside elements such as defective street signs, road defects, and vehicle defects can also contribute to these accidents. Pedestrian accidents are often hit-and-run accidents.
North Carolina is one of the last remaining contributory negligence states in the U.S. This means that in order for someone to receive compensation for their injuries, they have to prove that they did not contribute in any way to causing the accident. That said, there are exceptions to this rule. Even if you or your loved one was partially responsible for causing your pedestrian accident, financial recovery may still be possible. This is just one of the reasons why you need a Charlotte pedestrian injury attorney like me taking on your claim.
Former Police Officer And Insurance Lawyer Now Representing Pedestrian Accident Victims
Before representing the injured, I was a police officer and detective who investigated many traffic crash scenes. I can tell if the investigation into your accident was incomplete or erroneous, and I know how to get those mistakes fixed. my knowledge and experience have, on many occasions, led to successful outcomes for traffic injury victims and their families whose cases might otherwise have been dismissed.
I am also a former insurance defense lawyer. I am familiar with the many tactics insurers and their legal teams use to try to block or minimize a claim — especially when they think no one is there to protect you — and I can stop that from happening. This is one of the reasons why I decided to switch sides and zealously fight for injury victims.
Personalized Injury Representation While Protecting Your Right To Financial Recovery
It is important that you speak with an experienced Charlotte pedestrian injury lawyer as soon as possible. I know what needs to be done, and I will get to work immediately to gather and preserve the necessary evidence to build a successful claim. However, if I don’t think your case is viable, I will be candid with you and will explain exactly why I reached this conclusion.
Maurer Law is known for taking on Charlotte pedestrian accident cases that other firms have turned down because they thought they were too hard to win. Over the years, I have reached favorable settlements in many of those cases, getting the victims and their families the compensation they are owed.
My Clients Come First
At Maurer Law, my philosophy is that my clients come first. Should you agree to work with me, my team and I will devote our full attention and resources to your Charlotte pedestrian injury case. I work on a contingency basis. This means that if I don’t obtain a financial recovery for you, I won’t get paid any legal fees. At no time will those fees ever come out of your own pocket.
Contact Maurer Law online or call 704-899-2133. My firm is now offering video and chat consultations and meetings. To find out what it’s like to work with me, read these testimonials.