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Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice.
Your Lake Norman Personal Injury Firm
Let our 35 years of civil practice in personal injury, wrongful death and related matters go to work for you against the well-funded insurance industry to get the compensation you deserve.
We’ve been anchored at our Cornelius Lake Norman area office for over 16 years and have obtained (see just some of our testimonials and cases reported) favorable compensation for our deserved clients in automobile, motorcycle, tractor-trailer, slip and fall, dog bite, medical malpractice, defamation and other personal injury and wrongful death claims.
We've secured over$30 million for our clients
Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
At Mauriello Law, We Can Help.
We will take on the burden of building your case while easing the process for you. We will fight on your behalf and be with you every step of the way. With an office in Cornelius, we provide high quality, personalized legal service to individuals and businesses throughout the Lake Normal region, Mecklenburg, Iredell, and surrounding counties.
Practice Areas
Auto & Truck Accidents
The negligent operation of a motor vehicle injures or kills more people annually than any other cause attributed to another’s conduct. For this reason, our firm has handled more automobile accident related claims than those based upon any other mechanism of injury or death.
Premise Liability
Premise liability is an area of law that includes cases against businesses and retail stores, supermarkets, home improvement stores, private homeowners, public and private parks including adventure parks and recreational facilities as well as injuries, and deaths at construction sites and other locations.
Negligent Supervision
Claims include those based upon the negligent supervision of minors, claims against restaurants, bars and private parties for the negligent serving of alcohol to intoxicated individuals or minors and those for resulting in serious injury or a death such as drowning.
Medical Malpractice
When you or a loved one has been injured as a result of medical malpractice you want an experienced attorney in your corner. Mr. Mauriello has represented individuals injured or killed as the result of medical negligence for over 30 years.
Dog Bite
Pets are a wonderful part of life. However, each year many individuals are seriously injured when an unprovoked attack occurs from dogs who are not under proper control by their owners or keepers. North Carolina has specific rules governing liability against such owners, which need to be carefully navigated to obtain full recovery in such cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
As your attorneys, we will listen to you, advise you and fight for you.
The simple answer is your case is worth, based on the law, facts and risks that apply, what a 12-person jury in North Carolina would award for such a claim. The reason for this answer is that a seasoned personal injury attorney knows that a case can either settle or be presented to a jury. Most cases do in fact settle because both the person injured (plaintiff) and the insurance company representing the individual at fault (defendant) weigh and assess the risk of proceeding forward to a jury trial against the accepted benefit of getting the case resolved voluntarily.
There are many factors that enter into the determination of a personal injury settlement but the primary three (3) are liability, legal damages and insurance coverage.
- Liability relates to negligence or fault of the defendant and (especially in North Carolina) the absence of fault of the plaintiff, as North Carolina is a “contributory negligence” state meaning the plaintiff must be 100% free of fault;
- Legal damages typically include medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering;
- Insurance coverage relates to the amount of liability coverage the defendant has for the accident and injuries and also any coverage the plaintiff has such as uninsured or underinsured coverage that may apply.
As to the time it typically takes for a case to settle, most cases will settle after the injured person completes his or her medical care, the medical records and bills are obtained and then exchanged with the opposing insurance company. This can take on average 4-6 weeks after the completion of medical treatment but can vary depending on need for further documentation.
It costs nothing to evaluate your case. We evaluate any potential claim for free. In order to do so either e-mail us the basic facts of your claim or call our office for a free consultation. Also, if you cannot get to our office we will arrange to meet with you at your home or best location. Note also during this period of Covid-19 we can complete any paperwork needed for your claim remotely and without the need for a face to face meeting.
High quality, personalized legal service to individuals and businesses throughout the Lake Norman Area, Mecklenburg, Iredell, and surrounding counties.
Christopher D. Mauriello, Esq.
Attorney / Founder
- Licensed attorney with continuous practice of law since 1986.
- Practicing trial lawyer in North and South Carolina since 1998.
- Established Mauriello Law Offices in Cornelius, North Carolina in 2004.
- Former lead trial counsel for the largest personal injury firm in New York State.
- Former lead trial counsel for Palm Beach County Attorney’s Office (WPB, Florida).
- Licensed member of the bars of New York State, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina & Ohio.
- Licensed member of the Federal District Courts in New York State, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
- Member of the American Academy of Trial Lawyers (ATLA) and the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA).
- Member “Top Lawyers in North Carolina” (2014).
- Represented hundreds of workers and asbestos exposure victims throughout North and South Carolina.
- Handled personal injury and related cases and claims in more than 30 counties throughout North and South Carolina.
What Our Clients Say About Us
The professional and expeditious manner in which Chris Mauriello and his Associates addressed our collection issues produced positive results each time we have needed his service. I’ve been in the international service business for over 40 years and have not received the level of service Mauriello gave me with anyone else. I would readily recommend their services.
Ricky S.
My experience with Mauriello Law Offices was 100% positive! I would not consider going to any other attorney. I received the entire amount that I was seeking in my settlement, including my attorney fees. Chris Mauriello is a highly skilled attorney who fights hard for his clients!
Erik M., MD
Mauriello Law Offices represented my grandmother when she was injured after a fall. North Carolina is one of only 2 states that still has a loophole in the law that can protect establishments from such cases. In spite of this Chris was able to secure a settlement to help my grandmother with her medical bills. He truly went above and beyond while working with our family. He demonstrated incredible knowledge of the law, took the time to explain it in terms we could understand and always took as much time as needed to answer any questions. He even continued to follow up with my grandmother after the settlement had been reached. He and his amazing team became an extension of our family. They genuinely invest in their clients and fight to get them the possible outcome even in the most unfortunate situations. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without the help of Mauriello Law.
Katy B.
Among over a dozen law firms I contacted for my difficult product-liability case, Mauriello Law Offices was the only one up to the task. They quickly assessed my case and informed me of how things really stood. They did not try to sell me their services by offering empty promises and raising false hopes. They told me what they could do – and they delivered, exceptionally. For those looking for a law firm and wanting straightforward and honest expertise with results to match, call on Chris Mauriello and his team.
Patrick S., Charlotte client injured by product defect
I was referred to Mauriello Law Offices by an associate to handle a cargo claim. The staff members at Mauriello Law have always presented themselves in an efficient, professional manner and have always been available for any of my questions. Although our case is still ongoing, our overall experience with Mauriello Law is very positive, regardless of whether we win or lose!
Tim H., member-manager of Mooresville business
Mauriello Law was there when I needed them. They took on my case promptly, did the work, and handed me the check. I could not have asked for more.
Sheila D., Cornelius resident and auto accident client
What a great group of professionals here at Mauriello Law a Offices. Wonderful advise and professional service from caring people.
Gloria C.
Mauriello Law has been one of the best firms I have ever had to work with from the attorney to staff. The attention to detail for my case and what was in my best interest was the best experience I have ever had. This firm works hard to get you the best results in your case. I would definitely use Mauriello Law again should the need arise.
Judy S.B.
I will certainly recommend to my friends if an issue arises.
Luda E.
Honest, knowledgeable, reliable local family business.
Ingrid H.