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North Carolina Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in North Carolina. Find attorneys who understand North Carolina law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How North Carolina Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
North Carolina vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under North Carolina's System:
Any fault bars recovery completely. Even 1% fault = $0 recovery.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
North Carolina follows pure contributory negligence, one of the strictest fault systems in the U.S. ...
Damage Caps
No Caps
North Carolina does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both ...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for North Carolina
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
North Carolina uses contributory negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
North Carolina Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
North Carolina Fault System
North Carolina follows pure contributory negligence, one of the strictest fault systems in the U.S. If you are found even 1% at fault for the accident, you are completely barred from recovering any damages.
What This Means for Your Case
North Carolina is one of only 5 jurisdictions with pure contributory negligence. Insurance companies will aggressively try to assign you even 1% of fault to deny your entire claim. You need an experienced attorney who can build an airtight case proving the truck driver's complete liability.
Legal citation: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 99B-4
North Carolina Damage Caps
North Carolina does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. However, the contributory negligence rule makes recovery difficult.
High-Risk Truck Routes in North Carolina
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 40
Major east-west corridor across North Carolina with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 85
Southwest corridor through Charlotte connecting to South Carolina and Virginia.
Interstate 95
Eastern corridor connecting to Virginia and South Carolina with commercial traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
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