Business Details
46 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Lawyers in North Carolina
For over four decades, our firm has been dedicated to advocating for individuals affected by life-altering accidents. Established with a foundation of family values and legal excellence, we specialize in personal injury and workers' compensation cases across North and South Carolina. Our attorneys prioritize direct client relationships, ensuring personalized attention while leveraging extensive resources to pursue maximum compensation. With a legacy dating back to 1857 through five generations of legal practitioners, we combine traditional integrity with modern legal strategies.Our team collaborates with medical experts to document long-term impacts, negotiates with insurers, and prepares for trial when necessary. We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring accessibility to justice regardless of financial circumstances. This approach has earned us a reputation for compassionate advocacy and successful outcomes in complex cases.
Services
Car Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Workers' Compensation
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of experience in personal injury and workers' compensation law
- Proven track record of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
- Direct attorney communication throughout your case
- No fees unless we secure compensation for you
- Access to medical experts for comprehensive case documentation
What people say
Life-changing support
Professional and courteous
Compassionate and smart attorneys
Prompt communication
Exceeded expectations
Services
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients injured in preventable accidents, including slip-and-falls, dog bites, and construction incidents. Our attorneys document medical expenses, lost income, and emotional trauma to pursue full compensation. With decades of experience negotiating with insurers and litigating complex cases, we ensure clients receive funds for current and future care needs while focusing on recovery.
Workers' Compensation
Our team navigates North Carolina's workers' comp system for clients injured on the job. We handle claims for medical treatment coverage, wage replacement, and disability benefits while protecting employees from employer retaliation. With deep understanding of occupational disease claims and third-party liability cases, we secure comprehensive financial recovery beyond initial settlements.
Wrongful Death
We support families grieving preventable deaths caused by negligence or misconduct. Our compassionate approach builds strong cases against responsible parties while calculating economic losses and emotional damages. We guide clients through probate court proceedings and negotiate with insurance companies to secure resources for funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship.
Car Accident Claims
We handle all aspects of motor vehicle accident cases, from minor fender benders to catastrophic collisions. Our investigation identifies liable parties, including distracted drivers and impaired motorists. We calculate total damages covering vehicle repairs, medical bills, and pain-and-suffering while negotiating with multiple insurance providers to prevent underpayment of claims.
Trucking Accidents
Our firm tackles complex cases involving large trucking companies and their insurers. We analyze federal safety regulations, driver logs, and black box data to prove liability. With resources to consult accident reconstruction experts, we pursue compensation for severe injuries requiring long-term care while countering aggressive defense tactics from corporate legal teams.
People
Fred D. Poisson Jr.
Attorney
Third-generation lawyer with decades of experience in personal injury law. Known for compassionate client representation and successful verdicts in complex cases. Active in community legal education initiatives.
E. Stewart Poisson
Attorney
Specializes in workers' compensation cases with a focus on industrial accidents. Recognized for traveling to client hospitalizations to ensure proper medical care coordination during case preparation.
F. Davis Poisson, III
Attorney
Handles motor vehicle accident cases with emphasis on traumatic brain injuries. Combines courtroom experience with negotiation skills to maximize client settlements while maintaining family legal legacy.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death cases across North and South Carolina.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for your case.
Are consultations really free?
Yes, we offer completely free initial consultations with no obligation to discuss your legal options and case merits.
How long do cases typically take?
Case duration varies by complexity, but we prioritize efficient resolution while ensuring full documentation of all damages and losses.
Do you handle out-of-state accidents?
While based in North Carolina, we represent clients in personal injury cases across South Carolina and other jurisdictions through proper legal arrangements.
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