You've Been Injured in a Car Accident.
Now Everything Feels Complicated.
You don’t need more stress. You need someone straight with you.
You’ll speak directly with Lila
You work directly with Lila
Clear advice before things turn into a mess
Straight answers, realistic options, and no pressure
Helping Clients Across Eastern North Carolina
One car accident changed everything.
Maybe it happened on Highway 70. Maybe Highway 24. Maybe a road you’ve driven on a hundred times.
Now you’re hurting. Your car is totaled or sitting in a lot somewhere. The insurance company is already calling. The medical bills are starting to stack up, ambulance, ER, radiology, physicians, all from different places, all adding up fast.
You’re trying to keep up with work. You’re trying not to worry your family. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, you’re supposed to figure out what to do next.
That’s a lot to carry on your own.
Hello, I'm Lila Swann.
I’m an Eastern North Carolina attorney and I help people in Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico Counties get through the hardest part of what comes after a car accident.
Not with a big office downtown. Not with a phone tree. Just me speaking with you directly, figuring out where you stand, and helping you make smart decisions without adding more chaos to your life.
I’ve seen what happens when people try to handle this alone. I’ve also seen what happens when someone finally has a person in their corner helping.
There’s a real difference.
Here's How It Works
Working together is straightforward.
- Text Me.
In your text, tell me your name and when a convenient time would be for a free phone call. During the call you’ll tell me what happened and how the accident has affected you. No forms. No office visit. No pressure. Just a real conversation about your situation.
- We’ll Decide Together if it’s a Good Fit.
At the end of our conversation, if I think I can help you and you want me in your corner, I’ll send you a simple questionnaire and an engagement letter. Both handled from your phone or computer.
- We Move Forward Together
If I can help you, I will. I’ll handle the insurance company, gather your records, document everything, and work toward a resolution that covers your bills, your lost wages, your pain and suffering. You focus on getting better and getting back to your life.
Throughout this entire process you communicate with me, your attorney, rather than being passed between staff members.
Here’s something most people don’t know (or think about) until it’s too late.
North Carolina has strict injury laws. If the insurance company can show you were even one percent responsible for the accident,
you can walk away with nothing.
Insurance adjusters know this. They move fast. They call early. They ask questions that sound routine but aren’t.
You don’t have to figure out that minefield alone. And you shouldn’t have to.
Common Questions
After a
Car Accident
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, if you were injured and receiving medical treatment, it can be helpful to have guidance through the insurance process.
Insurance companies handle claims every day. Having an attorney involved helps ensure the claim is properly documented and that settlement discussions are handled carefully.
Your car accident case will be handled on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover money for you.
The details of the fee arrangement are explained clearly in the engagement agreement before any work begins.
Most car accident cases are resolved through settlement discussions with the insurance company long before anyone has to step into a courtroom.
If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair resolution, we can discuss your options together. The decision about whether to move forward with a lawsuit is always yours.
Every case is different. The timeline often depends on how long medical treatment lasts and how complex the insurance negotiations become.
Depending on the facts of your case, your case may settle in a few months, or it may take longer. It’s important not to rush the process before the full impact of the injuries are understood.
If you've been hurt in Carteret, Craven, or Pamlico County
and you're not sure what to do next
Just text me. Tell me what happened. We’ll figure out the rest from there.
No office visit. No pressure. No runaround.