Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death Attorneys In Fayetteville, North Carolina

Last updated on January 29, 2025

While losing a loved one is always a tragedy, particularly if the death is sudden, when you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, it’s especially painful. Not only are you mourning their loss, but often, you’re also dealing with medical bills or lost wages as well. I am Mike Maurer, a motor vehicle wrongful death attorney in Fayetteville, and I represent clients who lost loved ones in car accidents. My firm, Maurer Law, is dedicated to helping families recover fair compensation and holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence. I have a track record of experience and success in these cases.

Understanding Wrongful Death In North Carolina

In North Carolina, wrongful death is defined as when an individual dies due to negligence, malicious action, or someone else’s fault. A representative of the deceased, such as a family member or the executor of the deceased’s will, has a statute of limitations of two years from the day of death to file a civil claim. Similar to personal injury cases, the plaintiff has to prove two elements in a wrongful death case:

• Fault: The defendant is directly responsible for the car accident that led to the victim’s death.
• Proximate cause: The victim’s death was a clear result of the defendant’s negligence or action.

Because North Carolina follows the doctrine of “contributory negligence,” the victim could be in no way responsible for the accident, and the defendant was solely at fault.

Why You Need A Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death Attorney

In order for a plaintiff to receive a favorable result in a wrongful death claim, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant was 100 percent liable. Insurance companies will do everything possible to avoid paying out compensation, and often, they will try to show the deceased was in some way at fault or that other factors contributed to their death.

Having an experienced wrongful death attorney on your side is necessary to fight back against the insurance companies. As a former police detective and insurance company attorney, I not only know how to investigate accidents and get vital information and expert testimony, but I also know how insurance companies strategize these cases. I use my years of experience to fight for my clients, whether I am negotiating fair settlements or taking the case to a jury.

The sooner you retain legal representation, the better it is for your case. In addition to a short statute of limitations, I can begin building a case immediately, getting accurate witness testimony and investigating and strategizing the case.

This improves the likelihood of a favorable outcome, including compensation for:

• Pain and suffering
• Funeral costs
• Medical bills
• Lost wages and income
• Punitive damages (in the most extreme cases)

Serving Soldiers And Veterans In The Fort Bragg Area

In addition to Fayetteville, my firm also represents those stationed at Fort Bragg and the surrounding area. If you lost a loved one in an off-base car accident, whether the victim was a service member, veteran, or family member, I will represent you and fight to get fair compensation.

Schedule A FREE Consultation With A Car Accident Wrongful Death Attorney In Fayetteville Today

I understand how hard it is to lose a loved one, especially due to someone else’s negligence. I am a wrongful death attorney who is dedicated to getting justice and helping you secure the compensation you deserve. Schedule a free and confidential case evaluation today by calling me, Mike Maurer, at 704-899-2133 or fill out the contact form to schedule a FREE consultation