A Dedicated North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer
Committed Advocacy for Justice and Fair Compensation
Rebecca brings passion for justice and a deep commitment to helping clients achieve fair and just compensation following accidents or traumatic experiences. With a focus on client care, she understands the emotional and physical toll of trauma and loss. Rebecca combines her empathetic approach with over a decade of legal experience to relentlessly advocate for her clients, aiming to secure the best possible outcomes in personal injury cases. Legal advocacy is in her blood; in addition to her own practice of the law, she grew up around experienced and respected trial lawyers, her grandfather and her father. From an early age, Rebecca was in the courtroom helping to understand and select juries, observing trials and legal proceedings, giving her a unique understanding and perspective of the legal process.
Experienced Litigator in Diverse Personal Injury Cases
Rebecca’s experience as a civil litigator in personal injury law spans a wide range of claim types, each requiring a tailored approach:
Car Accidents: Rebecca advises clients against hastily accepting insurance company settlements in automobile accidents. She explores every legal avenue to seek comprehensive damages from all parties at fault.
Drunk Driving Accident Cases: In 2020, drunk driving caused almost 25% of all fatal car accidents in North Carolina. Recognizing the significant impact of drunk driving incidents, Rebecca assists victims and their families in seeking justice and compensation from all liable parties.
Wrongful Death Representation: In the most tragic of cases, Rebecca provides compassionate legal support to families who have lost loved ones due to various causes, from car accidents to medical malpractice.
Medical Malpractice Litigation: Addressing cases of medical errors or negligence, Rebecca works to secure damages for those who have suffered due to substandard medical care.
Advocating for Crime Victims: Rebecca represents individuals who have suffered physical and psychological harm due to various crimes. She understands the financial burdens these victims face, including medical care and therapy costs, and works to recover these expenses through legal action.
Child Sexual Abuse Representation: For victims of sexual abuse, Rebecca offers compassionate and determined legal support. She advocates holding abusers accountable, even in cases where criminal charges were not pursued.
Premises Liability: Rebecca addresses cases where individuals are injured in commercial settings due to negligence, such as slip and fall accidents or insufficient security measures. She pursues compensation from property owners and other responsible entities.
Trucking Accident Litigation: In cases involving large trucking companies, Rebecca employs her experience to challenge these corporations, known for their substantial resources and aggressive defense strategies.
Train Wreck Cases: Train accident lawsuits typically involve multiple liable parties and are complicated due to specific industry laws and standards. Rebecca skillfully navigates these complexities to represent affected clients.
Plane Crash Litigation: Handling aviation accident cases, Rebecca seeks justice for those who have suffered due to pilot errors, equipment malfunctions, or other forms of negligence.
Traumatic Brain Injury Advocacy: In cases of traumatic brain injuries, particularly in infants due to birth-related incidents, Rebecca seeks to ensure that families have the resources for the best possible medical care.
Motorcycle Accident Representation: Rebecca understands the unique dangers faced by motorcyclists and represents those who have suffered due to external factors such as road conditions or negligent drivers.
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. Advocating for pedestrians and cyclists injured in traffic accidents, Rebecca helps clients claim damages from multiple responsible parties.
Boating and Watercraft Accident Cases: With North Carolina’s extensive waterways, boating accident cases often involve complex liability issues. Rebecca assists victims in seeking compensation for accidents caused by various factors, including negligence or equipment failure.
Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Cases: For those whose loved ones have suffered in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, Rebecca seeks to hold responsible parties accountable through legal action.
Legal Experience and Community Engagement
Rebecca has represented clients in all phases of litigation, including depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and both jury and bench trials. Her experience in appellate advocacy is demonstrated through her successful appeals to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and her victories in oral arguments before the North Carolina Supreme Court.
She has been inducted as a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been named to the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers.
Rebecca’s obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, cum laude, from West Virginia University and her Law Degree from North Carolina Central University.
Rebecca is admitted to practice in all North Carolina State and Federal Courts and the United States Court of Appeals. She is deeply involved in her professional community. She is a member of local and state bar associations, as well as an active participant in the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. Rebecca serves as regional coordinator for NCAJ’s high school mock trial competition and serves on the committee for the Insurance Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, where she was just asked to serve as Treasurer on the Committee by her peers.
Personal Journey and Legacy
Originally from Princeton, West Virginia, Rebecca proudly continues the family legacy as a third-generation trial lawyer, following in the footsteps of her father, Bill Huffman, an experienced litigator with passion for the disenfranchised, and her late grandfather, Odell Huffman, a respected trial attorney and state senator. Rebecca resides in Raleigh with her husband and daughter, balancing her professional dedication with a fulfilling personal life.
Bar Admissions
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States District Court – Eastern District of North Carolina
United States District Court – Middle District of North Carolina
United States District Court – Western District of North Carolina
North Carolina Supreme Court
North Carolina Court of Appeals
All North Carolina Superior & District Courts
Professional Affiliations
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
North Carolina Bar Association
Wake County Bar Association
