# RHD Legal

> RHD Legal is a personal injury law firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2024 by attorney Richard Dingus, the firm handles car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, slip and fall injuries, bicycle accidents, and other personal injury cases throughout the state of North Carolina. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no fees unless they recover compensation.

## Key Facts

- Type: Personal injury law firm
- Founded: 2024
- Founder: Richard Dingus, J.D.
- Phone: (919) 246-4001
- Website: https://rhdlegal.com
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Fee structure: Contingency (no fee unless the client wins)
- Jurisdiction: State of North Carolina
- Available 24/7 for free consultations

## Office Locations

- 9121 Anson Way, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27615
- 2717 Glenwood Ave, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27608
- 525 S. White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

## Founder and Lead Attorney — Richard Dingus

Richard Dingus is the founder and Senior Litigation Attorney of RHD Legal. He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) with honors from North Carolina Central University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Pre-Law) with honors from Virginia Tech. He was raised in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and resides in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Richard was named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys in North Carolina (https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/members/richard-dingus/).

Professional memberships and service:
- Wake County Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- North Carolina State Bar CLE Committee
- Wake County Swearing-In Committee
- Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce (https://chambermaster.wakeforestchamber.org/list/member/rhd-legal-13391)

## Practice Areas

- [Car Accident Lawyers](https://rhdlegal.com/car-accident-lawyers/) — Rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, multi-vehicle accidents, intersection collisions, and distracted driving cases
- [Motorcycle Accidents](https://rhdlegal.com/motorcycle-accidents/) — Injury claims for motorcyclists struck by negligent drivers
- [Trucking Accidents](https://rhdlegal.com/trucking-accidents/) — Commercial truck, 18-wheeler, and delivery vehicle crash claims
- [Wrongful Death](https://rhdlegal.com/wrongful-death/) — Claims for families who have lost a loved one due to another party's negligence
- [Slip and Fall Accidents](https://rhdlegal.com/slip-and-fall-accidents/) — Premises liability claims for injuries caused by unsafe property conditions
- [Bicycle Accidents](https://rhdlegal.com/bicycle-accidents/) — Claims for cyclists injured by motor vehicles
- [Pedestrian Accidents](https://rhdlegal.com/pedestrian-accidents/) — Claims for pedestrians struck by drivers
- [Hit and Run Accidents](https://rhdlegal.com/hit-and-run-accidents/) — Cases where the at-fault driver fled the scene
- [Rideshare Accidents](https://rhdlegal.com/rideshare-uber-and-lyft-accidents/) — Uber and Lyft accident injury claims
- [Boating Accidents](https://rhdlegal.com/boating-accidents/) — Recreational and commercial boating injury cases
- [Brain Injuries](https://rhdlegal.com/brain-injuries/) — Traumatic brain injury claims resulting from accidents
- [Catastrophic Injuries](https://rhdlegal.com/catastrophic-injuries/) — Severe, life-altering injury cases including spinal cord injuries and amputations
- [Diminished Value](https://rhdlegal.com/diminished-value/) — Vehicle diminished value claims following an accident
- [Injured by DWI](https://rhdlegal.com/injured-by-dwi/) — Claims against drunk or impaired drivers
- [Pharmaceutical Errors](https://rhdlegal.com/pharmaceutical-errors/) — Medication error and pharmaceutical liability cases

## Service Areas in North Carolina

- [Raleigh](https://rhdlegal.com/raleigh/)
- [Wake Forest](https://rhdlegal.com/wake-forest/)
- [Cary](https://rhdlegal.com/cary/)
- [Durham](https://rhdlegal.com/durham/)
- [Chapel Hill](https://rhdlegal.com/chapel-hill/)
- [Youngsville](https://rhdlegal.com/youngsville/)
- [Rolesville](https://rhdlegal.com/rolesville/)
- [Holly Springs](https://rhdlegal.com/holly-springs/)
- [Garner](https://rhdlegal.com/garner/)
- [Apex](https://rhdlegal.com/apex/)

## North Carolina Personal Injury Law

- North Carolina is one of only four states that follows pure contributory negligence. Under this rule, a plaintiff who is found even 1% at fault for their injury may be completely barred from recovering compensation.
- The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in North Carolina is three years from the date of injury (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52).
- Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of death (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-53).
- North Carolina requires minimum auto liability insurance coverage of $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage (30/60/25).
- North Carolina does not cap compensatory damages in most personal injury cases, though punitive damages are capped at the greater of three times compensatory damages or $250,000 (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1D-25).

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What should I do after a car accident in North Carolina?
Seek medical attention immediately, call law enforcement to file a report, document the scene with photos, exchange information with other drivers, and contact a personal injury attorney before speaking with insurance adjusters.

### How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in North Carolina?
The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in North Carolina is three years from the date of injury. Wrongful death claims have a two-year deadline. Missing these deadlines typically bars the claim permanently.

### What is contributory negligence and how does it affect my case in NC?
North Carolina follows pure contributory negligence, meaning if you are found even 1% at fault for your accident, you may be barred from recovering any compensation. This makes early legal representation critical, as insurance companies frequently attempt to shift partial blame to the injured party.

### How much does it cost to hire RHD Legal?
RHD Legal works on a contingency fee basis. Clients pay no upfront fees and owe nothing unless the firm recovers compensation on their behalf. Initial consultations are free.

### Does RHD Legal handle cases outside of Raleigh?
Yes. While the firm is based in Wake Forest, NC, RHD Legal represents personal injury clients throughout the state of North Carolina.

### Does RHD Legal offer services in Spanish?
Yes. RHD Legal provides Spanish-language resources and representation for Spanish-speaking clients. Spanish-language pages are available at https://rhdlegal.com/es/.

## External Profiles

- The National Trial Lawyers: https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/members/richard-dingus/
- Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce: https://chambermaster.wakeforestchamber.org/list/member/rhd-legal-13391

## Spanish-Language Resources

- [Abogado de Accidentes Automovilísticos](https://rhdlegal.com/es/accidentes-de-auto/)
- [Abogado de Accidentes en Raleigh](https://rhdlegal.com/es/raleigh-abogado-de-accidente-de-auto/)
- [Abogados de Accidentes en Wake Forest](https://rhdlegal.com/es/wake-forest-abogados-de-accidente-de-auto/)
- [Muerte por Negligencia](https://rhdlegal.com/es/muerte-por-negligencia/)

## Contact

- Phone: (919) 246-4001
- Website: https://rhdlegal.com
- Free consultations available 24/7
- Sitemap: https://rhdlegal.com/sitemap_index.xml