About Sanford

Biography

Practice Areas

I serve as counsel and lead co-counsel in serious injury and death cases arising from vehicle accidents. I am especially well qualified when there are complex insurance issues and/or commercial vehicles because I spent 11 1/2 years as a partner in a large firm representing insurance companies, trucking companies, and corporations.

Insurance 9%

I advise and counsel individuals and small businesses on insurance and coverage issues. I spent 11 1/2 years representing insurance companies in coverage and first party defense matters. I have successfully represented many client with claims against insurance companies, insurance agents, underwriters, and claims' handlers. I am very experienced in handling cases involving unfair claims' handling and bad faith.I often am brought in by other lawyers to serve as co-counsel in insurance cases.

Lawsuits and Disputes 9%

Life Insurance 9%

Litigation 9%

Mediation 9%

Personal Injury 9%

Besides the specific types of injury and death cases described, I represent people injured in other ways not specified--for example, people injured or killed by dangerous conditions or poor maintenance of property.

Trucking Accident 9%

I spent 11 1/2 years representing trucking companies. For 22 years, I helped those injured or killed in truck accidents. I am very familiar with the laws, regulations, engineering, physics and science of tractor trailers, trucks and commercial vehicles. I know how drivers and trucking companies cheat, and I know how to catch them.

Wrongful Death 9%

I have successfully represented many families in wrongful death cases. I take pride in being able to spend personal time helping the families understand the law in this area and counselling them through the process of healing and grieving their losses.

Other 1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 45 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1980

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4800 Six Forks Rd Ste 100, Raleigh, NC, 27609-5245

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