Highway Accident Lawyer in Greensboro, NC

Injured in a crash on I-40, I-85, or another Greensboro highway? Call (336) 600-4386 for a free, no-obligation case review.

Tien Law Firm has helped injured drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, and truck accident victims across Guilford County for more than a decade. Founded by award-winning injury attorney Sonya Tien, our Greensboro office represents people hurt in serious collisions on I-40, I-85, the Greensboro Urban Loop, and the busy surface streets that connect them. We know these roads, we know how high-speed highway crashes happen, and we know how to stand up to insurance companies that try to pay victims less than they deserve.

If you or someone you love was injured in a highway accident near Greensboro, don’t wait to talk to a lawyer. Insurance adjusters start building their defense within hours of a crash — you need someone building your case just as fast.

Why Greensboro’s Highways Are High-Risk for Serious Crashes

Greensboro sits at the crossroads of two major interstates, which means heavy volumes of high-speed and commercial traffic move through the city every day — and that traffic brings real risk to everyday drivers.

I-40 and I-85 merge through the heart of the city, creating a dense, fast-moving multiplex where lane changes, merging trucks, and sudden slowdowns cause frequent rear-end and multi-vehicle collisions.
Business 85 (I-785) and the Greensboro Urban Loop (I-840) carry heavy commuter and bypass traffic, with complex interchanges near Wendover Avenue, Elm-Eugene Street, and the I-40/I-73/I-840 systems interchange that regularly see serious wrecks.
High-traffic arterial roads like Wendover Avenue, Battleground Avenue, High Point Road, Lawndale Drive, and Friendly Avenue see constant congestion, frequent lane changes, and left-turn collisions at busy intersections.
Commercial truck traffic is heavy along I-85 and I-40, both key freight corridors connecting Charlotte, the Triangle, and Virginia — increasing the risk of catastrophic truck accidents.

Whether your crash happened on the I-40/I-85 split, near the Wendover Avenue interchange, on the Urban Loop, or on a surface street like Battleground Avenue or High Point Road, Tien Law Firm can investigate the scene, pull traffic camera and crash data, and identify every party who may be responsible for your injuries.

A Greensboro Car Accident Lawyer You Can Trust

Sonya Tien founded Tien Law 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 our Greensboro-based team have recovered compensation for clients throughout Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Whitsett, and the surrounding Guilford County communities.

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

Car and truck accidents on I-40, I-85, I-840, and Business 85
Motorcycle accidents
Commercial truck and tractor-trailer collisions
Rear-end, T-bone, and head-on collisions
Multi-vehicle pileups on high-speed interstate lanes
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents
Wrongful death claims arising from fatal highway crashes
Injuries to pedestrians and cyclists struck by vehicles

We Know Greensboro’s Roads — and Its Hospitals

Being based right here in Greensboro means we understand the local road network where these crashes happen, including I-40, I-85, Business 85, I-840 (the Urban Loop), Wendover Avenue, Battleground Avenue, High Point Road, Lawndale Drive, Friendly Avenue, and Elm Street. That local knowledge helps us reconstruct how a crash happened and hold the at-fault party fully accountable.

We also understand the local medical system that treats crash victims after a serious Greensboro highway accident, including:

Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, the flagship trauma and regional referral hospital near downtown Greensboro, where many of the most seriously injured highway crash victims are treated
Wesley Long Hospital, near Wendover Avenue and the Friendly Shopping Center area
Cone Health Women’s Hospital
Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital, which treats the psychological trauma that can follow a serious crash

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 care providers, and make sure the full extent of your injuries is properly documented and valued in your claim.

What to Do After a Highway Accident in Greensboro

Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline can mask serious injuries, and prompt treatment at Moses Cone, Wesley Long, or another local hospital creates a critical medical record.
Call law enforcement and make sure a crash report is filed.
Document the scene — photos of vehicle damage, road and weather conditions, and any visible injuries.
Avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
Call Tien Law Firm at (336) 600-4386 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 a crash, an insurance company may try to deny your claim entirely. This is especially common in multi-vehicle highway pileups, where fault can be disputed among several drivers. An experienced Greensboro highway accident lawyer can protect you from these tactics from day one.

Serving Greensboro and Surrounding Communities

Tien Law Firm represents accident victims throughout:

Greensboro • High Point • Jamestown • Summerfield • Oak Ridge • Whitsett • Stokesdale • Gibsonville • Guilford County • Forsyth County

Talk to an Award-Winning Greensboro Injury Lawyer Today

You don’t have to face insurance companies alone after a serious highway crash in the Greensboro area. Tien Law Firm offers free, confidential consultations, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Call (336) 600-4386 now to speak with our team.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire a highway accident lawyer in Greensboro? 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. Evidence from a busy highway crash disappears quickly, so it’s best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

What if I was partly at fault for a multi-vehicle highway accident? North Carolina’s contributory negligence rule can bar recovery if you’re found even slightly at fault — a significant risk in chain-reaction crashes on I-40 or I-85. 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 Moses Cone or Wesley Long Hospital 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 Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Wesley Long Hospital, and other Cone Health facilities to fully document our clients’ injuries and pursue the compensation they’re owed.