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If you or a loved one has been injured as a passenger in a vehicle, we recommend contacting a vehicle injury attorney like Prior, Criner & Edwards to ensure you’re granted the compensation to which you’re entitled

Passengers have just as many rights as the driver when it comes to automobile accident cases.

In some situations, injured passengers are the only ones that have the right to appeal for compensation. For example, say you’re a passenger in a collision between vehicles and both drivers are at fault. Your driver may be limited to how much he or she recovers based on carelessness. As a passenger, you can never be at fault and therefore are entitled to recovering the full amount of your damages.

Suing a Driver

Passengers also have the option to sue their driver, the other driver, or both. Because drivers of motors vehicles have an obligation to follow the rules of the road and use care while driving,they’re liable for injured passenger damages. That means if they cause an accident and you’re injured, you have the right to sue for medical expenses, potential lost wages from not being able to work, and pain and suffering.

Cases in which both drivers are sued generally entail that the passenger has suffered severe injuries resulting in damages that are higher than the insurance policies of both drivers. When this happens, the passenger receives full compensation for his or her damages, or at least the maximum permitted under both insurance policies.

Call today for a free consultation and explore your options – (910) 341-3202

Our Attorneys

Our attorneys specialize in workman’s compensation and personal injury cases.

Prior, Criner & Edwards Law, PLCC. have a long history of building long-term client relationships founded on trust and mutual respect.

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Frank Prior - Attorney

Frank Prior

With over 25 years of experience in civil litigation and thousands of cases mediated, Frank specializes in the fields of workers compensation and personal injury law.

Sherman Lee Criner - Attorney

Sherman Lee Criner

Sherman is Licensed to Practice Law in North and South Carolina. He has extensive education in law and the mediation practice, professional experience and impressive memberships in many noteworthy political, civic and business organizations.

Ashley Edwards - Attorney

Ashley M. Edwards

Ashley is a NC attorney and certified mediator in North and South Carolina, Ashley has represented hundreds of clients and mediated thousands of cases for attorneys, insurance carriers and private companies. 

Client Feedback

“These guys are awesome and care about their clients very much. I would suggest anyone hurt on the job to contact them. Cannot express my appreciation enough to them!"

Trevor P.

“Ashley Edwards genuinely cares about his clients and holds himself to the highest standards in all of his professional interactions. I am happy to recommend him to anyone who needs help navigating the workers compensation process."

Patrick H.

“Ashley has been practicing compensation law in the greater Wilmington area for 15+ years. I have often turned to him for advice and counsel. He knows the law, is trustworthy, listens to his clients, and fights to do the right thing for them. He is my first call!"

Channing E.

“Mr Edwards made my case feel like it was his most important case. He is so caring and attentive."

Renee M.

“This was the first and only law firm I contacted after being injured. Everyone there has been on point concerning my case and extremely professional. I highly recommend contacting workers comp first if injured. It will be as if it's the most important case they have and they will not disappoint. Thank you to the entire team."

Stephen H.

“Wonderful Experience under difficult circumstances. They helped me understand my rights and options under the law. Mr. Edwards took the time to help and meet with me whenever I had questions. He is highly recommended for his expert advice and service. "

Ashley M.

“This is the place to go if you get hurt on the job Ashley and his paralegal Janet are really nice and super easy to talk to and they take the time to really listen to your problems and get you the help you need and deserve."

Anthony R.

“They came out took out time to listen very smart he knows what he's talking about he heard me out and took my case under difficult sircumstances and i highly advise this is the law firm to consider."

Marlo C.

“Sherman is one of the best mediators that I know---he is extremely proficient in Workers' Compensation Law and he is an outstanding communicator. I give Sherman my highest rating!"

Peer Review - Lawyers.com

“Great Experience with a caring lawyer who took the time to actually meet with me. He handled my case to the end and explained everything. Highly recommended."

Mitch

“Ashley is very knowledgeable and relatable to his clients, to opposing counsel, and to all parties when acting as mediator. "

Peer Review - Lawyers.com

“Ashley didn't always tell me what I wanted to hear but he always told me the truth. He is very knowledgeable and professional... I would highly recommend Ashley if you feel the need to hire an attorney. "

Julie

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