At Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers, we help injured pedestrians and families pursue compensation after serious accidents in Mount Holly.
Our Mount Holly pedestrian accident lawyers handle claims involving crosswalk accidents, distracted driving, hit-and-run collisions, speeding drivers, parking lot accidents, and wrongful death cases. We investigate how the crash happened, deal with insurance companies, and work to protect your claim under North Carolina law.
Auger & Auger has served North and South Carolina since 1995, and our attorneys have an average of 19 years of personal injury experience each. If you or a loved one was injured while out walking, contact our Mount Holly personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation.
How Fault Works Under North Carolina Law
North Carolina follows contributory negligence. That means if the insurance company convinces a jury that you were even 1% at fault for the collision, you may be barred from recovering compensation. Insurance adjusters know this and often try to place blame on the pedestrian early in the claim.
Drivers still have a duty to keep a proper lookout, yield at crosswalks, and pay attention around intersections, neighborhoods, parking lots, and school zones. Many pedestrian claims come down to visibility, speed, distraction, traffic signals, and whether the driver had enough time to avoid the collision.
At Auger & Auger, we gather evidence quickly to push back against blame-shifting arguments and build a clear picture of how the crash happened.
Claims Our Mount Holly Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Handle
We represent injured pedestrians and families after a wide range of roadway accidents in Mount Holly and surrounding communities.
Many cases involve drivers who:
- Failed to yield at marked or unmarked crosswalks.
- Turned through intersections without checking for pedestrians.
- Sped through neighborhoods or school zones.
- Drove while distracted or impaired.
- Backed up without checking walkways or parking lots.
We also handle claims involving commercial vehicles, delivery drivers, nighttime visibility disputes, and hit-and-run collisions involving uninsured motorist coverage.
Evidence That Can Strengthen Your Case
Pedestrian accident claims are often disputed heavily by insurance companies, especially when there are questions about visibility or right of way. Strong evidence can make a significant difference in how the claim is valued.
Evidence can include:
- Traffic camera or security footage.
- Dashcam video.
- Vehicle event data recorder downloads.
- Witness statements.
- Police reports.
- Scene photographs and skid mark analysis.
- Medical imaging and treatment records.
- Proof of missed work and daily limitations.
Our Mount Holly pedestrian accident attorneys work quickly to preserve evidence before footage is deleted or physical evidence disappears.
Damages You May Recover
A pedestrian accident claim can involve both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover the financial losses tied to the collision, while non-economic damages address the personal impact the injuries have had on your daily life and overall well-being.
Economic damages may include:
- Emergency medical treatment and hospital bills.
- Surgeries, rehabilitation, and physical therapy.
- Prescription medication and future medical care.
- Lost wages from missed work.
- Reduced earning ability if the injuries affect your ability to return to your job.
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to treatment or recovery.
Non-economic damages may include compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, loss of mobility, scarring, and the ways the injuries have changed your daily routine, independence, and quality of life.
In more serious pedestrian accident cases, injuries can leave someone needing long-term treatment, mobility aids, home modifications, or ongoing assistance at home. We work to fully document both the financial losses and the personal impact of the injuries before entering settlement discussions.
Why Clients Choose Auger & Auger
Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers has represented injured people across North Carolina for decades. We understand the serious financial pressure many families face after a pedestrian accident, especially when injuries prevent someone from returning to work.
As a local, family-owned law firm, we keep communication direct and personal. You will receive updates about your case, answers to your questions, and a clear explanation of the legal process.
We also move quickly on active claims, so evidence is preserved, and insurance companies do not control the direction of the case early on.
Common Defenses and How We Respond
Insurance companies often argue that a pedestrian entered traffic suddenly, ignored traffic signals, or was difficult to see. We review signal timing, sight lines, roadway lighting, and driver reaction time to evaluate those claims.
If distracted driving played a role, phone records, dashcam footage, or witness testimony may help establish what happened before the collision. We also review whether the driver failed to clear the crosswalk properly before turning.
Another common defense involves preexisting injuries. We work with treating providers to separate prior conditions from injuries caused or aggravated by the collision.
Deadlines and the Claims Process
Most North Carolina pedestrian injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the collision. Wrongful death claims are generally filed within two years of the date of death.
Some cases resolve through settlement negotiations. Others require litigation, depositions, motions, or mediation before a resolution is reached. We prepare every case thoroughly from the beginning, so we are ready for either path.
When a Crash Is Fatal
Fatal pedestrian accidents leave families dealing with emotional loss along with sudden financial strain. A wrongful death claim may seek compensation for funeral costs, medical bills, lost income, and loss of companionship and support.
Our attorneys handle the legal process through the estate while keeping families informed throughout the claim. We work to reduce stress where possible so relatives can focus on each other during a difficult time.
Our Mount Holly Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Can Help You
Auger & Auger works on contingency, which means you do not pay attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. We also offer online document signing and can travel to injured clients in certain situations, including hospital consultations when needed.
If you or a loved one was injured as a pedestrian, contact us for a free consultation. Our pedestrian accident attorneys in Mount Holly can review your case, answer your questions, and begin protecting your claim right away.
