51+ Years
Legal Experience
About Kent Brown
R. Kent Brown has built a notable career in law, achieving groundbreaking recoveries for his clients. In 1985, he secured the largest recovery in North Carolina for a medical negligence case, amounting to $3,000,000. In 1992, he achieved a historic personal injury jury verdict of $15,700,000, marking the largest in the state's history at that time. By 2002, he set another record with a $3,500,000 road construction settlement.
In recent years, Mr. Brown has continued to excel, obtaining multimillion-dollar recoveries against the U.S. government for an unintentional shooting on a military base, as well as against hospitals in North and South Carolina for various medical errors, including failure to diagnose strokes, loss of limbs, and botched surgeries.
R. Kent Brown's expertise and dedication have earned him an AV Preeminent Lawyer Rating from Martindale Hubbell, a prestigious recognition awarded to fewer than five percent of attorneys.
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Practice Areas
North Carolina Car Accident Laws
Understanding North Carolina's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
contributory negligence
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$30K/$60K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What notable cases has R. Kent Brown handled?
R. Kent Brown has handled cases including the largest medical negligence recovery and personal injury verdicts in North Carolina history.
What is R. Kent Brown's AV Preeminent Lawyer Rating?
It is a prestigious rating from Martindale Hubbell, awarded to fewer than five percent of attorneys.
Where is R. Kent Brown based?
R. Kent Brown is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Kent Brown for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Kent for a free case review
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