After a car accident, you may be facing painful injuries, growing medical bills, car repairs, and the stress of figuring out how to get back on your feet. On top of everything else, insurance companies will already be looking for ways to avoid paying you anything at all by disputing fault, undervaluing your damages, or using your own words against you to weaken your claim.
Blame-shifting tactics are particularly dangerous in North Carolina because of the state’s “contributory negligence” law, one of the strictest in the country.
If the insurance company can prove you are even 1% at fault, you will lose your right to recover compensation altogether. Every step you take following an accident affects your chances of securing the financial resources you need.
Because insurers rely on these tactics to deny valid claims, Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers collects and protects the evidence needed to show what really happened, establish who was responsible, and safeguard your right to compensation.
You don’t have to handle this process alone. With our A&A Zero Fee Guarantee™, there are no upfront costs, and you won’t owe anything unless our Durham personal injury lawyers recover compensation for you. Call today for a free consultation.
Why Choose Our Durham Car Accident Attorneys
In North Carolina, where a finding of even 1% fault can completely block you from recovering compensation for your car accident claim, having experienced legal representation counts more than ever.
Insurance companies take advantage of this strict contributory negligence rule by using blame-shifting tactics to deny victims the compensation they deserve.
At Auger & Auger, we’ve been advocating for car accident victims since 1995, with a track record of recovering over $100 million for our clients and achieving a 99.5% success rate.
Over the course of more than three decades, we’ve developed a process that’s specifically designed to protect claims against insurance company tactics by:
- Building a trial–ready foundation: We thoroughly investigate your accident, gather evidence, and may even work with accident reconstruction specialists to prove fault lies with the responsible party, not you.
- Handling insurers directly: We take over communication with the insurance companies and liable parties to prevent them from misinterpreting or twisting your words.
- Safeguarding your claim: Our team challenges every effort by insurers to assign you blame at the negotiation stage and into trial if necessary.
When you work with us, you don’t have to worry about upfront costs. Our A&A Zero Fee Guarantee™ means you won’t pay unless we win compensation for you.
How Our Durham Car Accident Lawyers Protect Your Potential Recovery
Insurance companies will dispute the extent of your injuries, claim you share fault for the accident, or delay the claims process in hopes that you’ll accept a low settlement. Insurers target small details to reduce or deny your claim.
For example, they might argue that your medical treatment wasn’t necessary, pick apart gaps in your evidence, or use North Carolina’s contributory negligence law to completely block compensation.
If insurers succeed in shifting blame or undermining your claim, you could lose out on the money you need for medical bills, lost wages, car repairs, and other damages. Our Durham car accident lawyers are committed to protecting your right to fair compensation.
We take the following actions to safeguard your potential recovery:
- Investigating fault: We gather evidence like police reports, eyewitness statements, and accident scene photos to make sure the facts are clear and blame is assigned to the responsible party, not you.
- Preserving evidence from the get–go: From medical records to specialist testimony, we secure the documentation needed to prove the severity of your injuries and the economic impact of the accident. For example, we issue preservation letters and subpoenas to gather sensitive data, such as GPS or rideshare app statuses.
- Challenging insurer tactics: Any attempt to delay, deny, or undervalue your claim is met with detailed evidence that we independently gather.
- Identifying all available coverage: In addition to holding the at-fault driver accountable, we explore every available insurance policy, such as uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM), so no financial avenue is missed.
When you hire us, we handle the entire process, providing you with family-centered legal support that only a family-run firm can provide.
How Insurers Use The Statute Of Limitations Against You
In North Carolina, you typically have three years from the date of your car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under the statute of limitations, described in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52. This deadline is strict, and missing it risks losing your right to seek compensation.
Insurance companies use this time limit to their advantage by stalling the claims process and discouraging legal action. Insurers employ delay tactics to run down the clock on your claim. As deadlines approach, they count on accident victims becoming frustrated or desperate, creating pressure to accept a lowball offer instead of risking a missed filing deadline.
If the statute of limitations expires before you take legal action, your case is automatically barred, meaning you can no longer recover compensation.
What We Do To Protect Your Ability To Sue A Negligent Driver
Our Durham auto accident lawyers act quickly to protect your claim and counter insurance company delay tactics. From the moment we take on your case, we focus on:
- Tracking deadlines: We file your lawsuit well within North Carolina’s statute of limitations, so insurers can’t use timing to deny your case.
- Applying pressure: We don’t let insurers stall or delay negotiations. Our team maintains consistent, firm communication to move the process forward.
- Preparing for litigation: While we strive for fair settlements, we’re ready to file a lawsuit and take your case to court if insurers refuse to make a fair offer.
Our Durham car crash attorneys understand that time is critical, and hesitation can mean lost compensation. With our A&A Zero Fee Guarantee™, you can take immediate action without worrying about upfront costs. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you won’t owe us anything.
Call Us For Help With Your Car Accident Claim
Dealing with a car accident claim can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our client-first approach means our Durham auto accident attorneys handle every part of the process for you so you don’t have to. You can protect your claim by leaving everything from communicating with insurers to filing a lawsuit to us.
Let us take the burden off your shoulders and fight for you and your family. Call today for a free consultation and take the first step toward putting this behind you. We’re here to focus on you and your recovery.
