Areas of Practice
Automobile Accidents
You could face a myriad of problems whether your accident is a fender bender, or a life changing high speed crash. Are you hurt, out of work, without transportation, or needing medical care? We can help you with all these problems. Additionally, we can help you sort out the insurance coverages which apply. The insurance company’s goal is to settle with you at the lowest possible sum. The Olive Law Firm can work for you to see that you are treated fairly and that you receive adequate compensation, as we have done with thousands of Carolina's families.
Wrongful Death
An unexpected loss of a family member causes irreversible trauma to surviving members of the family. If you have lost a family member in a fatal accident, you have lost not only their financial support but also their comfort, guidance, and companionship. North Carolina law not only stipulates that survivors may recover the economic losses brought on by the wrongful death of a family member, but it also recognizes that life is inherently valuable! The Olive Law Firm assists the family in getting back on its feet and recovering for the losses that a wrongful death entails. We will provide sensible and realistic advice as you endure this stressful time.
Slip and Fall Injuries
Many people fail to pay attention to the hazards they possibly face every day until an injury occurs. There are many defects that are not apparent to an unsuspecting shopper or visitor. Sidewalks in disrepair, inadequate or deteriorated floors, objects carelessly left lying, and spills and leaks that are not apparent are few to mention. Our law requires that property owners must keep visitors reasonably safe. Unfortunately, they often do not keep their stores in a safe condition. In a premises liability case, the injured person usually has to prove the owner knew of the unsafe condition and did not properly correct it. Our attorneys have handled many such injuries, and can advise you whether yours is a case which you might win. We are ready to see that you receive proper compensation when such injuries occur.
Dog Bites
Most jurisdictions require dog owners to restrain their animals so that they do not attack and injure innocent people. An owner is responsible for injury caused by a vicious animal. An owner can also be held responsible for injuries caused when any type of animal is not properly restrained. But these are extremely difficult cases to pursue. In many situations the animal owner has little or no insurance to cover your medical expenses and other losses. You need a lawyer who can assist you in analyzing the liability and coverage issues. At the Olive Law Firm, we will give you frank advice to help you decide if you should pursue a case or what options are the best for you.
Serious Personal Injury
After a serious injury, your life will be terribly disrupted. Who will care for your children while you are recovering? How will you pay your medical expenses? What about your job, and your loss of income? It is overwhelming. Many of the consequences of a serious injury can last for years. Our attorneys focus on both the immediate and the long term solutions to make sure you are compensated for permanent disabilities, for lost enjoyment of life, for future medical care or earnings losses and to help you resume as normal a life as is possible. The Olive Law Firm has assisted hundreds of families to overcome the effects of serious injuries.
Workers' Compensation
If you are hurt on the job, your employer’s insurance company focuses all its energy on paying you the least that it can get away with. They send you to their doctors and try to keep you on the job while you recover. Sometimes, an injured worker can get benefits beyond his employer’s Workers Comp coverage. Our attorneys fight to see that you get the medical care you need, and to see that you receive all the compensation that the law provides.
Spinal and Brain Injury
For many reasons, a brain or spinal injury can be the most difficult to manage from both a medical and a legal perspective. A victim of a brain injury can seem to function normally, but in reality can not handle his affairs effectively or seek proper care. He will look normal but has difficulties with memory, thinking, or in his relationships. Other effects of spinal injury can be paralysis, severe pain, and devastating disabilities. Our attorneys recognize that it is crucial to obtain proper medical care immediately. Our focus is to fight for your recovery, both medically and financially.
Mediation and Arbitration
Many types of disputes cannot be readily resolved through the lawsuit process. Many lawsuits can be resolved without the necessity of a jury trial. Our attorneys are experienced in alternative dispute resolution techniques that can lead to amicable results while saving our clients money. If arbitration or mediation can lead to a just result for our clients, we are not reluctant to use them.
Assault Injuries
If you have been assaulted in a business in a manner in which an employee is responsible, you may have claims against the employee or the business. We have successfully taken on security guards, bartenders, other patrons, and bouncers in seeking compensation for our clients’ injuries.
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