Car accident
Car Accident Attorneys in Fayetteville, North Carolina
The firms in this guide
- Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd, P.A. Call Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd, P.A.: (910) 323-2555
- Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Call Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers: (910) 387-9186
- Beaver Courie Law Firm Call Beaver Courie Law Firm: (910) 323-4600
- Kellum Law Firm Call Kellum Law Firm: (910) 828-2429
- The Richardson Firm, PLLC Call The Richardson Firm, PLLC: (910) 488-5050
1. Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd, P.A.
Practice Focus: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, personal injury litigation
Case Types Handled: Rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, multi-vehicle accidents, drunk driving accidents, distracted driving accidents, cellphone-related accidents, construction zone accidents, uninsured motorist claims, brake failure accidents, commercial vehicle crashes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries
Legal Services: Insurance claim negotiation, litigation and trial representation, settlement negotiations, demand letter preparation, discovery and depositions, medical records analysis, expert witness coordination, property damage claims, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims
Background: Wade E. Byrd has over 50 years of legal experience. He received his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1973 and his undergraduate degree from Methodist College in 1970. Licensed to practice in all North Carolina State Courts, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Former Assistant District Attorney in Cumberland County from 1973-1977. Past President of the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Recipient of the 2001 Walter Clark Award. Recipient of the WarHorse Award from Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. AV Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell. Super Lawyers designation from 2008-2026. Notable verdicts include $17 million bifurcated verdict in a tractor-trailer wrongful death case and $15 million settlement for a catastrophic injury case.
Location: 232 Person Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Contact: (910) 323-2555 | https://www.wadebyrdlaw.com
Consultation: Free initial consultation available at office, home, or hospital. Contingency fee basis with no fees unless compensation is recovered. Serves clients throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
2. Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers
Practice Focus: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, workers compensation, social security disability, bicycle accidents
Case Types Handled: Rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, hit-and-run accidents, T-bone accidents, side-swipe crashes, drunk driving accidents, distracted driving accidents, rideshare accidents (Uber/Lyft), tractor-trailer accidents, multi-vehicle pileups
Legal Services: Accident scene investigation, accident reconstruction expert coordination, witness interviews, evidence preservation, damage calculation, insurance company negotiations, medical care coordination, lawsuit preparation and filing, deposition conducting, litigation, arbitration and mediation representation, trust and guardianship establishment for long-term care
Background: Gene A. Riddle is the founding partner with nearly 40 years of experience. Licensed to practice in North Carolina since September 1985. Born in Stanly County and raised in Aberdeen, North Carolina. AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Listed among Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Recipient of the Old North State Award from the Governor of North Carolina. The firm has recovered over $850 million in compensation for clients since 2000. Notable results include $9.45 million tractor-trailer wrongful death settlement, $2.75 million car accident settlement through arbitration, and $2.25 million auto accident settlement.
Location: 2517 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Contact: (910) 387-9186 | https://justicecounts.com
Consultation: Free case review available 24/7. Contingency fee basis with no upfront costs. In-person consultations available by appointment. Phone, email, text, and video conference consultations available. Named “Best Family-Run Law Firm” by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly in 2025.
3. Beaver Courie Law Firm
Practice Focus: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, personal injury, DWI defense, criminal defense, family law, traffic offenses
Case Types Handled: Head-on collisions, rear-end accidents, hit-and-run accidents, multi-car crashes, drunk driver accidents, uninsured/underinsured motorist crashes, bicycle and pedestrian injuries, wrongful death accidents
Legal Services: Insurance claim handling, settlement negotiations, litigation and trial representation, evidence gathering, police report analysis, medical bill documentation, property damage claims, pain and suffering claims, communications with insurance adjusters
Background: The firm was established in 1978 and has been serving Cumberland County, Hoke County, Moore County, and eastern North Carolina for over 45 years. AV Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell. U.S. News and World Report Magazine “Best Law Firm, Tier 1” designation since 2010. The firm has over 120 combined years of legal experience among attorneys. David T. Courie is the Managing Attorney with extensive trial experience, admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Members of American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and NC Bar Association.
Location: 230 Green Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Contact: (910) 323-4600 | https://www.beavercourie.com
Consultation: Free consultation available. 24/7 availability. Payment plans available. Serves Fayetteville, Raeford, Pinehurst, Fort Liberty, and surrounding areas. Spanish-speaking services available.
4. Kellum Law Firm
Practice Focus: Personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers compensation, social security disability, wrongful death, elder abuse
Case Types Handled: Automobile accidents, motorcycle crashes, tractor-trailer collisions, pedestrian accidents, workplace injuries, fatal accidents, catastrophic injury cases, DWI accident victim representation
Legal Services: Insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, evidence collection, medical care coordination, lost wage documentation, pain and suffering claims, future earning capacity analysis, medical bill tracking, property damage claims
Background: Norman B. Kellum, Jr. is the company owner and founder, licensed to practice law in North Carolina for over 60 years. J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law. Member of North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, and American Board of Trial Advocates (President 2002-2003). Recipient of Wake Forest Law School Outstanding Alumni Award in 1993. John T. Briggs is co-owner and managing attorney with over 30 years of experience in personal injury law. The firm has been fighting for personal injury victims in North Carolina for over 40 years. U.S. News Magazine “Best Law Firm” designation. AVVO Top Attorney rating. BBB Accredited Business with 5-star rating. America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys recognition.
Location: 321 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Contact: (910) 828-2429 | 1-800-ACCIDENT | https://kellumlawfirm.com
Consultation: Free case consultation available 24/7. Contingency fee basis. By appointment only at Fayetteville location. Investigators can meet clients at their location.
5. The Richardson Firm, PLLC
Practice Focus: Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, personal injury, workers compensation, wrongful death, premises liability
Case Types Handled: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, rear-end accidents, head-on collisions, intersection accidents, uninsured motorist claims, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death from motor vehicle accidents
Legal Services: Insurance claim handling, settlement negotiations, litigation and trial representation, evidence investigation, medical bill documentation, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering compensation, property damage claims, communications with insurance companies
Background: Attorneys Billy and Matt Richardson have decades of experience representing injured residents of Fayetteville and southeastern North Carolina. The firm is locally owned and focuses on protecting the rights of community members. Known throughout North Carolina for advocacy on behalf of clients. Experienced in handling all communications with insurance companies and building cases for maximum recovery.
Location: 230 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Contact: (910) 488-5050 | https://www.therichardsonfirm.com
Consultation: Free consultation available. Serves Fayetteville, Clinton, Fort Liberty, Spring Lake, Lumberton, Dunn, Raeford, and surrounding North Carolina cities.
State Agency Claims, Seat Belt Evidence and Wrongful Death Actions for Fayetteville Car Crashes
A Fayetteville car crash with a State vehicle goes to the North Carolina Industrial Commission under its own rules and deadlines. State law also limits how a missing seat belt can be used in court, sets which agency must be notified, and decides who brings the claim when a crash is fatal.
Claims Against State Agencies
Under North Carolina General Statutes 143-291(a), the Industrial Commission hears tort claims against the Board of Transportation and other State departments, institutions and agencies, and awards damages if a State employee’s negligence within the scope of employment proximately caused the injury and there was no contributory negligence by the claimant. Under 143-299, the claim must be filed with the Industrial Commission within three years after accrual, or within two years after death for wrongful death.
Seat Belt Evidence
Under General Statutes 20-135.2A(d), evidence of failure to wear a seat belt is not admissible in any criminal or civil trial, action or proceeding, except in an action based on a violation of the section or as justification for a vehicle stop. Under (f), no license points or insurance surcharge are assessed for a violation.
Which Agency to Notify
Under General Statutes 20-166.1(a), the driver of a vehicle in a reportable accident must immediately, by the quickest means of communication, notify the police department of the city or town where it occurred, or, outside a city or town, the State Highway Patrol, the sheriff’s office or other qualified rural police of the county.
Who Brings a Wrongful Death Claim
Under General Statutes 28A-18-2(a), the action is brought by the personal representative or collector of the decedent; the recovery is not applied to the estate’s debts except burial expenses and reasonable hospital and medical expenses up to $4,500, and the remainder is distributed as the section provides.
Fayetteville Car Accident Questions
What if the other driver says I was partly at fault?
The other driver must prove it. Under General Statutes 1-139, the party asserting contributory negligence has the burden of proof. Once proved, it bars recovery rather than reducing it; the Supreme Court of North Carolina, relying on a torts treatise for that rule, let a defense verdict stand in Smith v. Fiber Controls Corp. (1980).
How long do I have to sue the other driver?
Three years for personal injury under General Statutes 1-52(5), and two years from the death for wrongful death under 1-53(4).
What insurance must the other driver carry?
Under the current text of General Statutes 20-279.21(b)(2), $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person, $100,000 for two or more persons and $50,000 for property damage in one accident; the North Carolina Advocates for Justice reports that these limits apply to policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2025.