Apex Personal Injury Lawyer
A serious injury can upend a family’s routine overnight, filling calendars with medical appointments instead of soccer practices and school pickups. At Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers, our Apex personal injury lawyer team is part of a family-run North Carolina firm serving the Triangle for more than 40 years, and we know how disruptive this moment is for Apex families. Experienced legal guidance lets injured victims focus on recovery while we pursue full compensation. Schedule a free consultation to talk through what happened and what comes next.
Reasons to Trust Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers With Your Apex Personal Injury Claim
We have served North Carolina families for more than 40 years, recovering over $900 million for clients since 2000 alone (see disclaimer below). Our case managers bring insurance industry experience, and our investigators bring North Carolina law enforcement backgrounds, letting us anticipate how an insurer will approach your claim before they make their first move.
A dedicated legal team is assigned to your case from day one. Our bilingual staff are reachable by phone, text, email, or video, with no in-person meeting required.
Our Raleigh office holds a 4.7-star rating across 844 Google reviews (see disclaimer below). One recent client, Lee Canady, shared this review.
RIDDLE And RIDDLE Is Definetly The Best Law Firm I've Ever Used... I Will HIGHLY RECOMMEND, RIDDLE & RIDDLE To Anyone That's Injured And In Need Of Legal Assistance.
The trust reflected in our 4.7-star Google rating and client reviews starts with a free case review and no fee unless we win.
Case Results From Our Firm
| Recovery Amount | Case Context |
|---|---|
| $3,600,000 | Our client was in a construction zone on Hwy 42 in Johnston County near Clayton where the construction company used unsafe and negligent signage and flags to warn of the danger. Our client was hit from behind and suffered a spinal fracture which paralyzed him from the chest down. He was treated at WakeMed Raleigh and remained in the hospital and rehab for approximately nine months before tragically passing away due to his injuries. Attorney Donny Dunn and our team sued both the driver of the other vehicle and the construction company. |
| $2,250,000 | A company truck traveling at an excessive rate of speed crossed the center line on New Hope Road and crashed head-on into the plaintiff. The client was rushed to Wayne Memorial Hospital where they were treated, but tragically succumbed to their injuries. The defendant driver was also killed in the crash. Gene Riddle and his team prepared a complaint and advised the defense attorney of their intention to file. Shortly thereafter, mediation was scheduled and, within a couple of months, resulted in a fair settlement. |
| $1,500,000 | Our client was killed in a crash in the country on SR 1941 (Hornes Church Road) in Nash County when a pickup truck tried to pass her sedan and caused a wreck. She was rushed to WakeMed hospital, where she tragically passed away. The defendants denied liability, claiming our client attempted an illegal U-turn and that her vehicle’s turn signal light did not work or was not used. We hired an accident reconstructionist to help us refute these allegations, and also demonstrated that the defendant’s vehicle was traveling faster than his speedometer indicated because he had utilized aftermarket tires and a lift kit. |
| $1,000,000 | A 74-year-old woman was attacked by three dogs in her own yard, and the owners carried no insurance. Our team litigated the case through a full evidentiary hearing and secured a $1,000,000 judgment in Wayne County Superior Court, providing our client with a sense of closure despite limited recovery prospects (see disclaimer below). |
Read more about more of our North Carolina car accident results here.
Serving Apex and the Triangle
Our North Carolina roots go back more than four decades, and that commitment extends to every Triangle resident we represent. Apex clients are served from our staffed office at 4600 Marriott Dr Ste 500 in Raleigh, where our full legal team handles investigation, negotiation, and litigation on your behalf. We stay connected with clients throughout Apex, including those near the Downtown Apex Historic District, through phone, text, email, and video consultations from the very first call.
How Our Attorneys Help After an Apex Accident
From the moment you call, our legal team gets to work building your claim.
- We investigate the accident. Our team gathers police reports, photographs, and witness statements while the details are fresh.
- We preserve evidence. Physical evidence and digital records disappear quickly, so we act fast to secure them.
- We identify sources of coverage. We review applicable insurance policies to help ensure no potential compensation is missed.
- We value your claim accurately. We calculate medical costs, lost income, and non-economic losses to arrive at a fair amount.
- We negotiate with the insurance company. We handle every conversation with adjusters so you don’t have to.
- We litigate when necessary. If a fair settlement isn’t offered, we take your case to court.
Because several of our case managers and investigators previously worked on the other side of these claims, our legal team understands common insurer tactics and uses that insight to shape how we build and present each case.
What It Costs to Hire an Apex Personal Injury Lawyer
Hiring a personal injury lawyer in Apex, NC, comes with no upfront cost. We work on a contingency basis, meaning there is no fee unless we win, and your initial case review is always free.
Understanding how contingency fees work can ease one of the biggest financial worries injury victims face. A portion of any settlement may go toward outstanding medical liens (a dedicated guide to how medical liens affect a settlement is in development, internal link pending, page not yet created), and our team explains exactly how that works before you agree to anything.
Free Case Review
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s crucial to understand your rights. Riddle & Riddle is here to guide you through the process and help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Compensation Available in an Apex Personal Injury Claim
Every case is different, but North Carolina law generally allows accident victims to pursue:
- Economic damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and property damage.
- Non-economic damages, including pain and suffering.
- Punitive damages, in rare cases involving especially reckless conduct.
Our team evaluates your economic, non-economic, and punitive damages carefully and pursues what your case may be worth based on the full scope of your losses.
Video Transcript
Your case is not just about the medical bills. It could be worth a lot more than you think. Your damages can include the following: medical bills, lost wages, compensation for scarring, pain and suffering, past, future, and present. So, your case is not just about the medical bills. It’s about the value of the injury that you suffered.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle Near Apex
Our Apex injury attorney team represents clients across a wide range of accident types, including:
- Car accidents
- Truck and tractor-trailer accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft rideshare accidents
- Premises liability and slip and fall injuries
- Dog bites
- Wrongful death
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Product liability cases
The accident and injury types listed above aren’t exhaustive. We handle other injury types as well, so reach out even if your situation doesn’t fit neatly into one of them.
North Carolina Injury Laws That Affect Your Apex Claim
Two rules shape almost every North Carolina personal injury claim.
How Long Do You Have to File a Claim in North Carolina?
North Carolina law generally gives injury victims three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit under North Carolina’s statute of limitations. Gen. Stat. § 1-52. Exceptions can extend or shorten this window, such as claims involving injured minors.
Missing North Carolina’s three-year filing deadline generally means losing your right to compensation, so speaking with an attorney early keeps your case on track.
How Contributory Negligence Could Affect Your Claim
North Carolina is one of a small number of states that still follows a pure contributory negligence rule. Under this rule, being found even 1% at fault can bar you from recovering any compensation at all.
Insurance adjusters know North Carolina’s contributory negligence rule well and may look for any opening to shift blame onto you. Our legal team builds your case to withstand that scrutiny from the start.
Why Quick Action Strengthens Your Apex Personal Injury Case
Evidence rarely stays intact for long. Skid marks fade, damaged property gets repaired, and traffic camera or business surveillance footage near corridors like US-64 and NC-55 may be erased before anyone thinks to request it.
Witness memories fade quickly, too, and insurance investigations begin immediately after a crash. Acting quickly lets our team collect evidence and build a strong record while details are still fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the insurance company already offered me a settlement?
Don’t sign anything before speaking with us. An early offer is often lower than your claim is actually worth, and accepting it typically ends your ability to seek more later.
How long does a personal injury case take?
A straightforward claim can be resolved in a few months, while a complex case involving serious injuries may take considerably longer, depending on your treatment timeline and the insurer’s willingness to negotiate.
What if I was partially at fault?
Avoid admitting fault or apologizing at the scene, even out of instinct, and let us handle any conversation with the other driver’s insurer, since anything you say can be used to dispute your claim later.
Will my case go to trial?
Many personal injury claims settle through negotiation, but when an insurer refuses a fair settlement, our attorneys are prepared to litigate your case in court.
What does it cost to hire Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers?
Our fee is deducted from your settlement or verdict at the end of the case, not billed to you along the way, so getting started does not depend on what you can afford right now.
Speak With Our Apex Personal Injury Team Today
If you or someone you love was hurt near Apex, our family is ready to help yours. Call 800-525-7111 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation, with no fee unless we win.
We offer remote consultations by phone, text, email, or video, and our bilingual staff makes it easy to reach us however works best for you. For broader coverage, our team of North Carolina personal injury lawyers serves clients statewide.