A Compassionate Advocate and Skilled North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer
Three Decades of Dedicated Legal Service
As a shareholder and partner at Howard Stallings Law Firm, B. Joan Davis brings over thirty-five years of experience and an unwavering commitment to advocating for clients in personal injury cases. Known for her empathetic approach and attentive nature, Joan excels at building strong relationships with her clients, guiding them through their personal injury claims with care and expertise. Driven by a genuine desire to help, Joan focuses on handling the intricate details of each case, allowing clients to concentrate on their recovery and healing.
Expertise Across a Spectrum of Personal Injury Claims
Automobile Accidents: Car accidents are a leading cause of personal injury and wrongful death. In 2020, drunk driving caused almost 25% of all fatal car accidents in North Carolina. If you, or a loved one, have suffered in a car accident where another driver was at fault, it’s crucial not to accept the insurance company’s initial settlement without exploring your options. Joan can guide you through the process of seeking rightful damages from all liable parties.
Supporting Crime Victims: Those who have endured crimes such as shootings, sexual assault, human trafficking, robberies, and break-ins often face long-term physical and psychological impacts. Joan recognizes the substantial expenses, including medical and mental health treatment, that crime victims encounter. She assists in pursuing legal avenues to recover costs related to the crime through a crime victims’ lawsuit.
Child Sexual Abuse Advocacy: Joan is committed to representing victims of sexual abuse, ensuring they receive justice, while holding abusers accountable, irrespective of whether criminal charges have been filed.
Premises Liability Cases: Joan helps clients who have suffered injuries in commercial settings due to slip and fall incidents, inadequate maintenance, or poor security. She pursues property owners and other responsible entities to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Trucking Accident Representation: Accidents involving large trucking companies are complex and challenging. Joan and her expert team provide robust advocacy for clients seriously injured in such accidents, standing up to the considerable resources these companies often use to contest claims.
Train Wreck Litigation: Train accident cases are intricate, involving multiple liable parties and specialized laws and regulations. Joan navigates these complexities to represent clients affected by train accidents.
Aviation Accident Claims: Plane crashes, often resulting from factors like pilot error or maintenance issues, can have catastrophic outcomes. Joan helps those injured or bereaved in aviation accidents pursue claims against all responsible parties.
Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can profoundly change a person’s life. Joan advocates for victims of TBIs, including infants who suffer birth-related brain injuries due to medical malpractice or negligence, to ensure they receive adequate compensation for the best possible care.
Drunk Driving Accident Representation: With drunk driving being a significant cause of fatal accidents in North Carolina, Joan assists victims and their families in seeking justice and compensation from all liable parties.
Motorcycle Accident Cases: Motorcycle accidents, known for resulting in severe injuries or fatalities, often involve factors like road hazards or negligent drivers. Joan represents motorcyclists affected by such accidents.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Claims: It’s common knowledge that pedestrians have the right of way on sidewalks and roadways, but unfortunately, thousands of pedestrians and cyclists are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents each year in North Carolina. Despite pedestrians and cyclists having the right of way, accidents involving them and motor vehicles are tragically common. Joan helps injured pedestrians and cyclists seek damages from responsible parties.
Boating and Watercraft Accident Representation: North Carolina is a boat lover’s paradise with thousands of miles of coastline plus plenty of accessible lakes scattered throughout the state. However, boating and watercraft accidents can turn a fun day on the water into a nightmare that results in tragic injuries or wrongful death. In the event of boating accidents, which can quickly turn leisure activities into tragedies, Joan assists victims in claiming compensation due to negligence or equipment failure.
Roadway Defect and Construction Zone Accident Litigation: Joan takes on cases against the NCDOT and its contractors for accidents caused by unsafe driving conditions, like potholes or poorly managed construction zones.
Wrongful Death Cases: The pain of losing a loved one in a wrongful death incident is immense. Joan represents families in cases of wrongful death due to various causes, including car accidents and medical malpractice.
Medical Malpractice Representation: Joan assists clients who have suffered due to medical errors or negligence, ensuring they receive compensation for injuries caused by healthcare professionals failing to meet the standard of care.
Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse: In cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes, Joan helps families hold facilities accountable. She works to raise awareness of poor care practices and secure financial compensation for affected loved ones.
Joan’s dedication and success in these areas are underscored by her Lifetime Membership in the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums and her AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbard, reflecting her commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Awards and Education: A Testament to Joan’s Legal Prowess
Joan’s success in securing substantial recoveries for her clients has earned her Lifetime Membership in both the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. Her ethical standards and professional abilities are recognized with an AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbard.
Joan’s academic journey in law started with her graduation from the University of North Carolina Law School with honors. Her law school tenure was marked by notable achievements, including serving as the Articles Editor for the North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation and receiving the William T. Joyner Award for excellence in legal writing. Joan’s scholarly contributions, including articles on various legal issues, have been widely recognized and published.
Community Involvement and Leadership Roles
Joan’s dedication extends beyond her legal practice into various community roles. She currently serves as Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees for Cary Academy, actively participating in their Governance and Diversity & Inclusion Committees. Joan is the past chair of NCAJ’s land condemnation section and has been a foundational member of several community organizations, including Art for Hospice, Inc. and TriRecSports. Her past contributions include roles on the Montessori Community School Board of Trustees and chairing her homeowners’ association’s architectural review committee.
Membership Information
International Council of Shopping Centers
NC Bar Association
Wake County Bar Association
NC Bar Association of Women Attorneys
NC Advocates for Justice
