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Why Choose Tien Law Firm?
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From beginning to end, we seek to reduce future risks and liabilities.
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With virtual consultations, it's easier than ever to get started.
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We offer flexible and hybrid billing arrangements to make costs more predictable.
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We are dedicated to seeking excellent results for our clients.
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How We Can Help After a Drunk Driving Accident
When a drunk driver's reckless actions result in an accident that leaves you injured, the aftermath can be overwhelming. You may be facing mounting medical bills, lost wages from time off work, and the emotional toll of recovering from your injuries. In these trying times, having an experienced Raleigh drunk driving accident attorney by your side can be invaluable.
A dedicated attorney who has handled many drunk driving accident cases will be well-versed in the applicable laws and regulations in North Carolina. Our Raleigh drunk driving accident lawyer can navigate the intricacies of the legal system, ensuring that your rights are protected while seeking the maximum compensation that you may be entitled to.
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What Clients are Saying About Tien Law Firm
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Sonya is an excellent lawyer whom I would hire again in a heartbeat. She is incredibly intelligent, delightfully clever, intensely dedicated, and wonderfully warmhearted. I completely understand why her clients not only trust her but also love her.- Tanja H.
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She is One of the best you can ever find...always there to take your calls and responds to your emails fast.- Bright I.
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I am extremely happy and satisfied with the legal services provided by the Tien Law Firm and Ms. Sonya Tien in particular. Ms. Tien went above and beyond.- Inessa B.
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Sonya is a brilliant lawyer who absolutely knows what she is doing! As a lawyer myself, it's easy for me to tell when another lawyer is overlooking something, and working with Sonya, I feel confident that nothing at all will be overlooked.- Melody M. - Attorney
Do I Have to Wait Until After the Criminal Proceeding Is Finished Before Seeking Compensation?
No, delay can cause potential problems with obtaining compensation. Your civil case for damages may have deadlines that are not applicable in the defendant’s criminal case. Also, there is no telling how long the criminal proceedings may take. In the meantime, we have seen those injured by drunk drivers, with injuries, mounting medical bills, missed time from work, and bills to pay.
Criminal courts and civil courts are not dependent on each other. The longer a claimant waits to pursue their claim for damages, the more they risk their cases for three reasons:
- The statute of limitations in North Carolina apply to tort cases seeking damages, so you must file your case within three years of the date of your injury (two years if a death is involved, and note other rules may apply with cases involving minors or medical providers).
- The longer you wait to investigate and file your case, the harder it can be to gather and obtain supporting evidence required to support your injury claim.
- While claimants delay investigating, filing, and building their case, insurance companies start building a case from the start with recorded calls, medical authorization forms, damage photos, obtaining the crash report and witness statements to do everything they can to limit what they pay.
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