W. Sloan Goforth is a personal injury law attorney in Statesville, NC with several years of experience acting on behalf of clients who have suffered personal injuries.
Being injured due to the negligence of another can be a life-altering experience. You may find yourself in a Statesville, NC hospital running up medical bills and losing wages due to inability to work. Some injuries are permanent. Others require a period of rehabilitation. You may even need training for a different career if you are unable to return to your former occupation.
There is a time limit for filing a personal injury claim. You need to contact an experienced personal injury law attorney as soon as possible. An attorney will work on your legal claim for damages so that you can focus on recovering from your injury. Personal Injury Law Attorney W. Sloan Goforth has several years of experience acting on behalf of clients who have suffered personal injuries. Whether your injury was caused by a negligent person, business or governmental entity, he knows how to negotiate on your behalf. If trial is required, he will be a zealous advocate.
Some of the damages to which you may be entitled under personal injury law include:
- Compensation for your medical expenses, both current and future.
- Lost wages, both current and what you may lose in the future due to your injury.
- All rehabilitation costs, including physical rehabilitation and job retraining.
- Household expenses for work you did before but can no longer perform.
- Pain and suffering.
For more information on our services on personal injury, please contact us.
Answers to Your Questions About Personal Injury Law
After involvement in a debilitating accident, it may feel like life will never feel normal again. If you have questions about how to hire a personal injury lawyer and how you should proceed with the process, here are some of the questions our firm gets asked frequently on these topics and their answers.
When should I hire a personal injury lawyer?
Reach out to our firm to start working on your case as soon as possible after the accident. In certain situations, there is a time limit on how long you have to file a lawsuit against the negligent party.
What kind of damages can I obtain?
Under personal injury law, you may be entitled to compensation for future and current medical expenses, compensation for lost wages due to your injury, compensation for rehabilitation costs, and compensation for household costs that you can no longer keep up with. You may also be eligible for compensation due to pain and suffering.
Why do I need a lawyer after an accident?
The opposing insurance company will likely try to make you settle for the lowest dollar amount possible. Working with an attorney can ensure you receive fair and proper compensation for your injuries.
What kind of experience does your firm have?
Our head attorney, W. Sloan Goforth, has years of experience representing personal injury clients. He has a strong track record of helping people obtain the compensation they need to move forward after an accident.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Feel free to give our office a call directly. We will then help you schedule a convenient consultation with our firm to talk about your case.
At the office of W. Sloan Goforth, Attorney at Law, we can help with personal injury law cases for residents of Statesville, Troutman, Taylorsville, Mocksville, Mooresville, Hickory, Iredell County, Alexander County, and Davie County, North Carolina.
