Our experience, unsurpassed knowledge of personal injury law, and outstanding skills as negotiators and trial attorneys make us the right choice when you need a car accident attorney. As soon as you hire us, we give you the freedom to focus on recovering from your injuries while we investigate the accident; handle all contact with insurance adjusters, including settlement discussions and negotiations; prepare pleadings and other paperwork to start a lawsuit; and handle all other matters, including a trial, to ensure that you receive fair and just compensation.

When you are injured, unable to work, and worried about paying household bills, you may wonder, "How can I afford a car accident lawyer near me?" You need not worry. At The Clauson Law Firm, PLLC, our High Point car accident lawyers do not charge an up-front legal fee. We work under a contingency arrangement and do not get paid a fee unless we are successful in recovering compensation for you either through a negotiated settlement or by taking the case to trial and winning.

No one expects to be in a car accident, but you can be prepared for what to do by remembering the following:

• Check yourself and other occupants of your car for injuries.
• Call 911 to report the crash and the condition of anyone who was injured.
• If injured, try not to move and await the arrival of emergency personnel.
• Get medical attention for any injuries you suffered in the crash.
• Exchange contact, vehicle, and driver's license information with other drivers.
• Take photos of the crash location and the condition of the vehicles.
• Avoid discussing details of the accident with anyone at the crash scene.
• Contact a High Point car accident attorney for advice and guidance.

When gathering information from you to determine what caused the crash in which you suffered injuries, our car accident lawyer knows that the type of car accident frequently reveals information about its cause. Common types of car accidents include the following:

• Side-impact or T-bond collisions, which frequently occur at intersections when a car is hit in the side by another vehicle.
• Rear-end collisions occur when a car is struck in the rear by another vehicle.
• Roll-over crashes occur when the impact of a collision causes one of the vehicles to roll over. Single-vehicle roll-over crashes may occur when a defect causes it to roll over in a turn or when suddenly changing lanes.
• Head-on crashes happen when vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide.

The following are common causes of car accidents:

• Distracted driving, including texting while driving.
• Driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both.
• Speeding.
• Reckless driving.
• Driver fatigue or drowsiness.
• Defective parts or vehicle design.
• Road hazards or road defects.

Knowing what caused a crash helps a car accident attorney in High Point to identify the party or parties responsible for causing it. For example, poor road design or maintenance could lead to a claim for damages against the state or local government agency responsible for maintaining the road.