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Slip & Fall in Wilmington, NC

In Wilmington, slip & fall often happen along I-40 and US-17. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced slip & fall attorney serving Wilmington — free, and with no obligation.

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Slip & Fall claims in Wilmington

Salt air eats wood and metal. Restaurant decks, boat docks, exterior stairs by the river, all of it corrodes on a schedule the owner is supposed to be watching. A board gives, or a rail does. The property's insurer will start with how long the problem had been visible, because if the answer is that anyone could see it, then the argument turns into you seeing it too, and a fall here is decided against you by that much. Photograph the break and the wood around it. Rot spreads, and the repair happens fast once you report it. Report it anyway, in writing, and keep the date. Ask who inspects the deck and how often.
How fault gets decided can end a slip-and-fall case in Wilmington before it starts. North Carolina's rule: Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery. You have 3 years to file. Injured on someone else's property — a store, a business, or private premises.
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3 years

3 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years.

How fault works

Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a crash report in Wilmington?

The Wilmington Police Department handles crashes inside the city, including the downtown streets near the river. On I-40, US-17, and US-74 the NC State Highway Patrol is often the responding agency, and outside the city it may be the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. Crash reports are also available statewide through the NC Division of Motor Vehicles. Note the bridge or exit nearest you.

Which court would handle my injury case in Wilmington?

Wilmington is the seat of New Hanover County, so a filed injury suit goes to the New Hanover County Courthouse. North Carolina divides civil cases between District Court and Superior Court according to the amount claimed. Most claims are resolved with an insurer and no suit is ever filed. If yours is filed, the deadline in North Carolina is 3 years from the crash.

The driver who hit me was visiting from out of state. Does that change anything?

Their policy may be written somewhere else and their adjuster may sit in another time zone. The crash happened in North Carolina, so North Carolina's rules follow it, including the bar on recovering anything if you were even 1% at fault. A suit would still be filed here in New Hanover County. Get their name, plate, and insurer before they drive home.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the deadline is generally 3 years from the date of the accident. 3 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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