U.S. 70 Accident Lawyer in Raleigh, NC

Injured in a crash on U.S. 70? Call (919) 800-2000 for a free, no-obligation case review.

Tien Law Firm has represented injured drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, and truck accident victims across Wake County for more than a decade. Founded by award-winning injury attorney Sonya Tien, our Raleigh office knows U.S. 70 — from Glenwood Avenue and the Five Points area in northwest Raleigh to the Future I-42 freeway corridor toward Garner and Clayton — and we know how these crashes happen, how insurance adjusters try to minimize claims, and how to build the strongest possible case for full and fair compensation.

If you or someone you love was hurt in a wreck on U.S. 70, don’t wait to talk to a lawyer. Insurance companies move fast to protect their bottom line — you need someone moving just as fast to protect your rights.

Why U.S. 70 Is One of the Most Dangerous Roads Near Raleigh

U.S. Highway 70 runs through Raleigh as Glenwood Avenue in the northwest before connecting to the high-speed freeway corridor east of Garner, carrying a heavy mix of local commuters, commercial trucks, and through-traffic. Several factors make this corridor a frequent site of serious collisions:

  • The Glenwood Avenue corridor through northwest Raleigh, including the busy Five Points intersection and the stretch between Wade Avenue and I-540, sees heavy congestion, frequent lane changes, and rear-end collisions during peak commuting hours.
  • The transition from urban arterial to freeway-grade highway. East of Raleigh, U.S. 70 becomes a limited-access freeway (the Future I-42 corridor) through Garner, Clayton, and toward Goldsboro, where drivers often carry surface-street habits onto higher-speed lanes.
  • Heavy truck and commercial traffic. As a key route connecting Raleigh to I-40, I-95, and points east, U.S. 70 sees significant tractor-trailer traffic, increasing the risk of severe truck accidents.
  • Ongoing construction and shifting lane patterns. NCDOT projects along Glenwood Avenue and the Clayton Bypass have created detours and altered traffic patterns that can catch drivers off guard.

Whether your crash happened at Five Points, along Glenwood Avenue near I-540, on the U.S. 70 freeway near Garner, or further out toward Clayton, Tien Law Firm can investigate the scene, gather traffic and crash data, and identify every party who may be liable for your injuries.

A Raleigh Car Accident Lawyer You Can Trust

Sonya Tien founded this firm on a simple principle: injured North Carolinians deserve a lawyer who fights as hard as the insurance companies do. With more than 10 years of experience and recognition as an award-winning injury attorney, Sonya and the Tien Law Firm team have recovered compensation for clients throughout Raleigh, Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Cary, and the surrounding Wake County communities.

Our firm handles the full range of motor vehicle collision cases, including:

  • Car and truck accidents on U.S. 70, I-440, I-40, and other Raleigh-area roads
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Commercial truck and tractor-trailer collisions
  • Rear-end, T-bone, and head-on collisions
  • Multi-vehicle collisions at busy intersections like Five Points
  • Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents
  • Wrongful death claims arising from fatal crashes
  • Injuries to pedestrians and cyclists struck by vehicles

We Know the Local Roads — and the Local Hospitals

Being based in Raleigh means we don’t just know U.S. 70 — we know the entire network of roads where these crashes happen, including Glenwood Avenue, Wade Avenue, I-440, I-440’s connection to I-40, Capital Boulevard, Six Forks Road, Wake Forest Road, and the U.S. 70 corridor through Garner and Clayton. That local knowledge helps us reconstruct how a crash happened and hold the responsible party accountable.

We also understand the local medical system that treats crash victims after a U.S. 70 accident, including:

  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus (New Bern Avenue) — Wake County’s only Level I Trauma Center, where many of the most seriously injured U.S. 70 crash victims are transported for emergency and trauma care
  • UNC REX Hospital (Lake Boone Trail), a major Raleigh hospital with award-winning cardiac, neuroscience, and surgical care
  • WakeMed Cary Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center serving western Wake County
  • Duke Raleigh Hospital, serving north Raleigh residents near the Glenwood Avenue corridor

If you were treated at any of these facilities — or transported by EMS from the scene of your crash — Tien Law Firm can obtain your medical records, coordinate with your providers, and make sure the full extent of your injuries and treatment is documented and valued correctly in your claim.

What to Do After a U.S. 70 Accident

  1. Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline can mask injuries, and prompt treatment at WakeMed, REX Hospital, or another local facility creates a critical medical record.
  2. Call law enforcement and make sure a crash report is filed.
  3. Document the scene — photos of vehicle damage, road conditions, and any visible injuries.
  4. Avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
  5. Call Tien Law Firm at (919) 800-2000 before signing anything or accepting a settlement offer.

North Carolina follows a strict contributory negligence rule, meaning that if you’re found even 1% at fault for the crash, an insurance company may try to deny your claim entirely. Insurance adjusters know this — and they will look for any reason to shift blame onto you. An experienced Raleigh car accident lawyer can protect you from these tactics from day one.

Serving Raleigh and Surrounding Communities

Tien Law Firm represents accident victims throughout:

Raleigh • Garner • Clayton • Knightdale • Cary • Wake Forest • Zebulon • Wake County • Johnston County

Talk to an Award-Winning Raleigh Injury Lawyer Today

You don’t have to face insurance companies alone after a serious crash on U.S. 70 or anywhere in the Raleigh area. Tien Law Firm offers free, confidential consultations, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Call (919) 800-2000 now to speak with our team.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire a U.S. 70 accident lawyer? Tien Law Firm handles car accident cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay no upfront fees, and we only get paid if we win compensation for you.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in North Carolina? In most cases, North Carolina’s statute of limitations gives you three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, evidence disappears quickly, so it’s best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

What if I was partly at fault for the accident? North Carolina’s contributory negligence rule can bar recovery if you’re found even slightly at fault. This makes it especially important to have an experienced attorney investigate and challenge any attempt to shift blame onto you.

What should I do if I was treated at WakeMed or UNC REX after my crash? Keep copies of all medical records and bills, and let your attorney know where you were treated. We routinely work with records from WakeMed Raleigh Campus, UNC REX Hospital, WakeMed Cary Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital to fully document our clients’ injuries.