An AV Preeminent-rated attorney has earned the confidence and respect of fellow legal professionals who bestowed the honor based on his success. The only way things get done in a personal injury case is through shared communication between you and your attorney. If you're hurt because of a big corporation's product, I provide the voice and experience you need to be heard over those of corporate interests.
With more than three decades of serving Chapel Hill and surrounding areas, my clients receive sound advice and practical strategies that serve their needs. Just having a lawyer ensures nothing about the outcome of your product liability or malpractice case. Successfully obtaining a desirable outcome hinges on an attorney who understands there is more than one way.
With more than three decades of serving Chapel Hill and surrounding areas, my clients receive sound advice and practical strategies that serve their needs. Just having a lawyer ensures nothing about the outcome of your product liability or malpractice case. Successfully obtaining a desirable outcome hinges on an attorney who understands there is more than one way.
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No one who has walked through the doors of my Chapel Hill law firm or called to describe his or her needs ever anticipated being in such terrible circumstances. It was always the other guy who wrecked in the recalled car, the other woman whose toddler was injured by the defective toy, the other family who lost Dad when the hospital gave him the wrong pills.
For more than 30 years, I have provided civil litigation services to residents of Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas of central North Carolina. My reputation is based on proven results. Most of my work focuses on defending the rights of consumers in civil matters concerning defective products, such as airbags, machinery, and other items that put unaware consumers at risk for injury or death.
Some designers and manufacturers cut corners. Most electronics, pharmaceutical, toy, automotive and food companies are forced to create products that are quick and inexpensive to replicate and market at a profit. They, because of this need, opt for a product that can be produced more cheaply than its safer counterpart.
As a North Carolina motorist, you take precautions when you pull out on the highway, interstate, or any busy thoroughfare. Sadly, even if you're the safest driver in the world, you are still at the mercy of the other motorists' navigation skills. When drivers shop for new and used cars, sellers highlight and carefully explain safety features, because safety is a critical selling point.
Product manufacturers have an ethical and legal responsibility to design and make their products with reasonable care and to ensure that they are safe for use in their intended purpose. Unfortunately, large companies often are motivated by less worthy goals, such as their desire to maximize profits and beat out competition, motives which lessen their concern about the consumer and the safety of their products.
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Stephen Petruska
May 04, 2021
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I was referred to the law office of Michael W. Patrick after contacting several attorneys concerning my environmental contamination claim.
Mr. Patrick and Rachel were very thorough and professional while gathering the information for the case and explained all procedures to me as they were about to happen. I am very pleased to say that they were able to recover my losses. I would highly recommend the law office of Michael W. Patrick to anyone needing a professional and experienced attorney.
Mr. Patrick and Rachel were very thorough and professional while gathering the information for the case and explained all procedures to me as they were about to happen. I am very pleased to say that they were able to recover my losses. I would highly recommend the law office of Michael W. Patrick to anyone needing a professional and experienced attorney.
Christopher Censullo
Oct 01, 2020
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In the first few months after my car accident, I attempted in vain to cope with the other car insurance company's good cop/bad cop routine. Finally, I reached out to Attorney Michael Patrick. From the first day, he took control, and let me know exactly what was going to happen with my case. And everything went exactly how he said. His fees, given the amount of work he did, were completely reasonable. He and Rachel were a pleasure to deal with, and to get to know. If you want to experience someone professional and kind, who will listen and reassure you, and then do everything they said they were
