North Carolina Personal Injury Attorneys
Edwards Kirby is led by two of the best known and most highly acclaimed litigators in America, former U.S. Senator John Edwards and David Kirby. The Raleigh personal injury attorneys at Edwards Kirby have won record-setting verdicts and settlements for clients across North Carolina. At Edwards Kirby, we fight to get the best result for every client.
Widely Recognized for Excellence
Our Raleigh Personal Injury Attorneys Have Been Awarded the Highest Legal Honors
This is a rare and exclusive legal honor limited to the top 100 attorneys in the US, and we are proud to have John Edwards and David Kirby included.
Six Edwards Kirby Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America.
We are proud to be included in this prestigious list of law firms, selected for both quality of practice and extent of legal experience and skill.
This rating service honors attorneys who have achieved a high level of professional achievement and peer recognition. Selected attorneys are included in Super Lawyers® magazine’s list.
Fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers is extended only to the top 1% of attorneys in a given state or providence. Our firm is proud to have members of this prestigious North American organization.
This highly prestigious honor is reserved for attorneys who are nominated by both clients and peers in a range of categories, including Quality of Service, Legal Experience, and more.
This honor, awarded by Business North Carolina magazine, recognizes the state’s top business and employment lawyers, as selected by their peers in a statewide ballot.
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 5000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
Attorney John Edwards has been included in this invitation only group of the premier trial lawyers in each state.
Attorneys Cate Edwards, Winston Kirby and Mary Kathryn Kurth were named “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers.
The International Society of Barristers aims to encourage fellowship, ethics, and advocacy excellence. We are proud to have attorneys who are Fellows of the Society, committed to the highest level of integrity and civility.
This prestigious organization aims to continuously build upon a foundation of legal ethics and high technical standards for civil trial attorneys. We are proud to have membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Getting the Results Our Clients DeserveView More Results
$24.5 Million
5-year-old girl trapped in defective pool drain and severely injured.
$23.3 Million
Brain injuries suffered at birth, including cerebral palsy and spastic quadriplegia.
$15 Million
Baby suffered severe brain injury after a nurse failed to properly replace her breathing tube.
$13 Million
Catastrophic Injury Resulting from Error in Compounding Medicine
$13 Million
Infant suffered brain damage when EMS failed to adjust dislodged oxygen tube.
Meet Our Exceptional team About Our Team
Personal Injury Attorneys in Raleigh, NC
Edwards Kirby is one of the leading personal injury law firms in North Carolina. Led by former Senator John Edwards and David Kirby, recognized by the Inner Circle of Advocates as two of the nation’s top trial lawyers, our team of Raleigh, NC lawyers is driven to get results for our clients. We passionately represent the injured and voiceless, both inside and outside the courtroom.
We know that experiencing a personal injury (or supporting someone who has) can be a huge strain on your life, with the added financial stresses that come alongside medical bills as well as the physical tolls of recovering. The burden can feel daunting, whether an accident has happened to you personally or someone you care for. Our attorneys at Edwards Kirby will work with you the whole way, making the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. We are passionate about getting you the verdict or settlement you deserve, and won’t pay unless we recover.
For over 25 years, Edwards Kirby has fought for the rights of our clients, and we are known for getting the best results. Our Raleigh personal injury lawyers take on the most serious cases involving the biggest corporations and we do not back down. The lawyers at Edwards Kirby, all recognized as being preeminent in their profession, care deeply for our clients and provide personal service centered on each client’s individual goals. Our Raleigh personal injury attorneys do not stop until we get the best result we can. It is what we do.
Our Practice Areas
Serving Clients Across North Carolina
The Edwards Kirby Difference
- We’ve obtained record-setting verdicts across North Carolina, including for personal injury and medical malpractice cases
- Our Raleigh personal injury attorneys recovered over $500 Million on behalf of our clients
- Our Raleigh personal injury lawyers have over 170 years of combined legal experience after the practice
- We’re committed to leading with compassion to build trust with our clients
- Our reputation for excellence is second to none
What You Can Expect from a Personal Injury Case
When people pursue personal injury lawsuits, it can be daunting if they don’t know the process. Contacting a lawyer doesn’t mean that you’ll have to go through a lengthy trial that will drain all of your resources. In fact, the overwhelming majority of personal injury lawsuits are successfully settled outside of the courtroom. Our attorneys are trained to understand your needs and continuously provide expert advice that will lead to an outcome you will be happy with.
Once you get an attorney, you’re signaling to the insurance companies involved that you are ready and prepared to go to trial if necessary, so one of the most important things to remember when undergoing a personal injury lawsuit is to keep your paperwork organized and to go to all of your scheduled doctor’s visits. These records are important when documenting your specific injuries because you will have ample evidence to demonstrate how your life has been affected by the event in question. Even these basic preparation steps can motivate an insurance company to settle your claim fairly and quickly.
With the Raleigh personal injury lawyers at Edward Kirby by your side, you’ll be able to understand the ins and outs of your case without needing to ask. Our goal is to successfully conclude your lawsuit in your favor so you can focus your attention on healing from your injuries. When we take over your case, you can rest assured it’s in good hands. To learn more about Edwards Kirby and what we can do for you, contact us today.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
I immediately knew they were the right people to represent us.
“When I met them, I immediately knew they were the right people to represent us – that they truly cared.”
Got me the maximum payout I could have received through the person at fault's insurance.
“Very thorough and kept me updated the entire time, allowing me to solely concentrate on recovery, without having to stress about what would happen with my case.”
– V
Thank you for your work, your knowledge, and your professionalism!
“However things turn out in the end, we trust that you have represented our daughter fully & completely!”
– J. L.
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Call 919-780-5400 or fill out our online form to request a free consultation. You won’t pay unless we win!
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February 03, 2021