KELLUM LAW FIRM – NEWS & RESOURCES
Trial Or Settlement?
Taking a case all the way to trial or receiving an out-of-court settlement is one of the first things tabled by new clients, usually during the initial free consultation that we offer. People come to us with very different hopes and expectations and they’re often emotionally charged following an accident through no fault of their own.
But taking a case to trial in North Carolina carries with it the risk of falling foul of North Carolina’s ‘contributory negligence’ law. Assuming that you, as the plaintiff, have been injured in some way by the defendant in the case, the defendant’s attorney will look to prove that you were in some way responsible for what happened to you – and if the jury agrees, your claim for damages can result in the total loss of any financial compensation.
So consider the options available to you carefully and make sure you heed the advice of your personal injury attorney, as he or she has been there before and can assess the likely outcome of a case going to trial, without being hindered by the raw emotion that you might be feeling. Learn more about your options and what you should consider before making a decision – taking a case to trial versus accepting an out-of-court settlement.
For immediate advice and no-charge no-obligation consultation, schedule an appointment to meet with an attorney today – Contact Us.
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OUR ADVICE TO YOU:
It’s often the case that the outcome of an accident or injury claim can hinge on the smallest of details. While it may seem appealing to try to handle a case on your own, it’s rare that acting independently of a lawyer will yield the best results for the plaintiff. Therefore, whilst we encourage you to read the useful articles at our website, we strongly recommend that you seek sound legal advice before attempting to deal with any type of accident or injury claim on your own.
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Our Office Locations
219 Broad Street
New Bern, NC 28560
5178-A Hwy 70 West
Morehead City, NC 28557
Directions
(252) 726-7000
Kellum Law Firm - Morehead City, NC
501 SE Greenville Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27858
3733 National Drive, Ste. 202,
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 803-1908
Fax 919-803-1673
Kellum Law Firm - Raleigh, NC
118 Cardinal Drive
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Directions
(252) 535-4444
Kellum Law Firm - Roanoke Rapids, NC
Suite 300-167
Durham, NC 27709
(By appointment only)
445-A Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
1800 E. Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
511 N Reilly Road,
Suite A-96
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
1213 Culbreth Dr. Ste 389
Wilmington, NC 28405
1620 US-17 BUS
Williamston, NC 27892
Directions
(252) 789-4040
Kellum Law Firm - Williamston, NC
3250 Zebulon Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
- NEW BERN
- MOREHEAD CITY
- GREENVILLE
- RALEIGH
- ROANOKE RAPIDS
- JACKSONVILLE
- GOLDSBORO
- WILMINGTON
- WILLIAMSTON
- ROCKY MOUNT
- DURHAM
- FAYETTEVILLE
3733 National Drive, Ste. 202,
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 803-1908
Fax 919-803-1673
Kellum Law Firm - Raleigh, NC
Suite 300-167
Durham, NC 27709
(By appointment only)
511 N Reilly Road,
Suite A-96
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Kellum Law Firm's corporate headquarters is located in New Bern, NC and has offices around North Carolina, including Raleigh, Greenville, Jacksonville, Wilmington, and more. We provide local residents with legal services focusing on personal injury law including automobile accidents, social security disability, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, and more.