Full Spectrum Legal Support for the Injured in the Carolinas
At Prior, Criner & Edwards PLLC – also known as the Workers’ Compensation Law Firm – it is our mission to provide you with the highest quality legal support as you deal with the aftermath of an injury. Our lawyers are here to help you every step of the way; our firm has decades of cumulative experience that we have put towards representing people just like you across North Carolina and South Carolina, and we welcome the chance to give you personal and effective legal solutions. From workplace accidents and personal injury lawsuits to auto accident cases and mediation assistance, our team is ready to work to protect your rights while fighting for the money you deserve.
Legal Representation for Workers’ Compensation Cases
An injury on the job can turn your world upside down, threatening both your ability to earn a living as well as your general physical safety and freedom from pain. Our firm represents employees injured on the job who were either injured by a single incident, repetitive trauma, or occupational disease. We help clients navigate the workers compensation process every step of the way, including, but not limited to, properly filing the claim in time with the required paperwork all the way through settlement. We keep track of every mistake others make and eliminate them for our clients here. There are deadlines to meet, and all of your rights must be protected. Our attorneys are knowledgeable about North and South Carolina workers’ compensation law and have successfully litigated thousands of cases from traumatic injuries to occupational illness cases. We will ensure you receive maximum benefits for medical treatment, lost wages, reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, and permanent disability so that you can spend as much time as you need recovering without worrying about meeting your bills each month. We will take care of the rest.
Legal Services for Personal Injury
Accidents can happen anywhere – on the road, at a business, or on private property. When someone else is responsible for your injuries, you need a law firm who will fight for you. Prior, Criner & Edwards PLLC has extensive personal injury litigation experience in cases involving slip and falls, premises liability, dog bites, wrongful death and others. We thoroughly investigate your case, collect evidence, and vigorously negotiate with insurance companies to ensure you will be amply compensated for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, future needs and more. Our lawyers are litigators who will not hesitate to pursue your claim in court if you are not offered any fair and just settlement terms. We strive to deliver justice and clients who have been severely injured can get a fresh start on their life.
Vehicle Collision Claims
Car and truck accidents can cause serious injuries resulting in pain and suffering, emotional distress, and financial hardship. We represent clients in car, truck, motorcycle and commercial vehicle accident cases throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. We are familiar with the strategies that insurance companies use to reduce their expenses and we know how to oppose them. If your case involves a rear-end collision, distracted driving, uninsured motorists, or causes of catastrophic injuries and damages, our skilled North Carolina motor vehicle accident attorneys will investigate your case thoroughly, consult an accident reconstruction expert and aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve. We don’t want you to have to go through the process of dealing with mounting medical bills or lost wages by yourself-let us fight for the outcome you deserve.
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation
Not all legal disputes must be fought in court. Our preventative and post-litigation services feature certified mediators Frank Prior, Sherman Lee Criner, and Ashley M. Edwards, who provide mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to settle suits efficiently and amicably. Mediation is often one of the best ways to resolve a workers’ compensation or personal-injury case. Not only does it offer a confidential, cost-effective method to quickly and easily reach an agreement, but we use mediation sessions to foster productive dialogue among parties in order to clarify legal issues and discuss all possible outcomes. We are aggressive in our mediation efforts to reach settlements that serve the best interests of our clients. Attorneys, insurance carriers, and individuals know we have mediated thousands of cases successfully.
Guidance at Every Stage
At Prior, Criner & Edwards PLLC, clients work with a dedicated team of legal professionals. Each client is unique and we approach each case accordingly. From the time you receive a free initial consultation, we discuss your situation and answer your questions, clearly and compassionately outlining your rights and your options. We handle the communications with insurance adjusters, obtain medical records and perform the other paperwork you need to recover, while you rest and heal. We advise you on every step along the way, with honest analysis and realistic expectations, and stay committed to your case all the way through resolution.
Your Attorneys: Experience That Matters
Led by Frank Prior, Sherman Lee Criner and Ashley M. Edwards, our firm is proud to hold a team of highly talented lawyers: Frank Prior brings more than 25 years of civil litigation experience with a heavy emphasis on workers’ compensation and personal injury and tort law. Sherman Lee Criner is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina, and he is a member of many civic and professional organizations. Ashley M. Edwards is a certified mediator in both the Carolinas who has represented hundreds of clients in litigation and has mediated thousands of cases. All our attorneys have earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Super Lawyers, and Expertise.com for demonstrated excellence and vigorous advocacy for our clients.
The Workers’ Compensation Law Firm Advantage
We stand out among our peers due to our dedicated focus on clients. Our firm is peer-rated for highest standards of professional excellence and integrity and we have earned a solid reputation based on trust, respect and outstanding results. We are told by clients that their case seems to be our top priority. This obviously is a goal we hope for every client – to have their case be the most important one of all. With thousands of cases handled, you can expect that your case is handled with compassion and competence. We are also pleased to offer free initial consultations and straight-forward communication.
No Cost Consultation and Simple Case Evaluation
If you or someone you love has been hurt on the job, in a car crash, or by the negligence of another person, do not delay in getting the help you need. Reach out to Prior, Criner & Edwards PLLC for a free initial consultation – our lawyers will examine your situation, answer your questions and guide you through your next moves. There is no cost or obligation and no attorney fees unless we win you recovery. Just call our Wilmington office at (910) 341-3202 or (910) 251-0004, or fill out our online form; we will get back to you promptly. We help clients throughout North Carolina and South Carolina and we will see to it that you recover the compensation you deserve.
Get In Touch
Want to take the first step toward justice/recovery? Contact Prior, Criner & Edwards PLLC d/b/a Workers’ Compensation Law Firm. Call (910) 341-3202 or (910) 251-0004 for a free consultation, or visit 508 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401. You can also fill out and submit the online form on the website, and a member of our legal team will get back to you shortly. Make an appointment with Frank, Sherman, or Ashley today and tell us about your case so we can help get you the compensation you deserve to move forward. Let us help you-put our knowledge and experience to work for you today.