Hill & Hovis

read moreWhen someone is injured by the negligence of others, North Carolina law provides for the injured person to recover money damages from the negligent party. These damages include money for medical expenses, loss of income, travel expenses, money for disfigurement, permanent injury, and pain and suffering. Insurance companies do everything within their power to pay the least money possible to injured persons with valid claims. Our representation is on a contingency basis, which means that no attorney fees are owed if for some reason a recovery is not made on your behalf.

read moreThroughout our state, we note more and more tractor trailers traveling on our roadways delivering goods and transporting merchandise to various locations. Unfortunately, these rigs weigh thousands of pounds in excess of what the typical car weighs and when an accident occurs, it more often than not, can result in one sustaining debilitating and permanent injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, and/or death. We at Hill & Hovis are familiar with the many federal regulations that are required to be complied with by the trucking industry.

read moreSection 97 of the North Carolina General Statutes sets forth in detail the rights of workers who have been injured or who have died during the course and scope of their employment. We, at Hill & Hovis, are knowledgeable of these laws and will assist you in receiving just and fair compensation. These laws are constantly changing and we concentrate our efforts to stay updated as to how the laws are interpreted by our Courts as well as new laws passed by our legislature. An injured employee, as well as his/her dependents, may be entitled to recover such things as temporary or partial total disability payments (weekly checks), payment of medical and travel expenses, and compensation for permanent injuries or death.

read moreOperating a motor vehicle in today's climate is a very expensive proposition. We all feel the cost of gasoline, car insurance and repairs. Get a ticket, and all these costs increase. Hill & Hovis, P.L.L.C., understands that in today's economy substantial monies can be saved by making sure that a moving violation does not become a part of your driving record. We, at Hill & Hovis, P.L.L.C., understand traffic court and efficiently and confidentially handle the problems of our clients. Most of today's criminal cases are handled by the Public Defender's Office.

read moreWhen someone dies as a result of the negligence or wrongful act of another, the law in North Carolina allows the relatives to make a claim against that person or company based upon our wrongful death statute. Our law recognizes the value of human life by allowing the deceased relatives to recover money damages for medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, lost income of the deceased, pain and suffering, the loss of companionship, protection, services, care, assistance, companionship, comfort, guidance, kindly offices and advice of the deceased.