David Daggett

Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law

David Daggett Personal Injury Lawyer

Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law

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Every day at 4:30 a.m., David Daggett is up and running—literally. He’s a serious triathlete who has completed more than 200 triathlons, including 32 Ironman competitions. He has completed the Hawaii Ironman World Triathlon Championship nine times. David brings to his clients the same intensity and devotion that has helped him to become a world-class athlete. “To me, a lot of what I do athletically is a metaphor for what I do professionally,” he says. “Both take dedication and planning, and there are goals and finish lines.”

David is the managing partner of Daggett Shuler. He has practiced personal injury law since 1985. He is experienced in assisting clients with all types of injury cases, including serious injuries, wrongful death, and insurance claims.  Over the years his clients have included professional runners, bicyclists, and triathletes including Ironman™ champions.  He has represented top military officers and Olympic athletes from three continents. Most of all he loves people and helping them in times of need.

David Daggett has received numerous accolades and awards for the Safe Sober program, including The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Award for Public Service, an honor never before given to a law firm. He has also been given the National Trial Lawyers Care Award from the American Association for Justice, as well as the American Bar Association Award for Dignity in Lawyer Advertising for his promotion of the Safe Sober Program. In 2009, he received the Ford Ironman Everyday Hero Award including being featured worldwide on ESPN and Universal sports.

“Our job is to take care of our clients, and we know, that for them, their case is very personal,” says David. “We help people through situations that many times, are the worst events they’ve experienced in their lives. So we try to meet our clients’ needs as we take care of business. As a husband and proud father of three young children, I understand the importance of a healthy family.” David Daggett.

Areas of Practice

Serious Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Automobile Accidents, Insurance Claims, Bicycle Accidents, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance Denials, Life Insurance Denials

If you or a loved one have been seriously or fatally injured in an accident that was not your fault, let us support you and help you during this difficult time. Our award-winning law firm with give you the peace of mind you need, and the legal guidance that is required to seek justice on your behalf.

EDUCATION

• Juris Doctor, 1985, Wake Forest University
• BA in Economics, 1982, Indiana State University, cum laude

ADMITTED

• North Carolina, 1985 The Supreme Court of North Carolina
• United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
• United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
• Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

• Awarded “10 Best Lawyers in North Carolina” by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
• Named North Carolina “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, Law and Politics, and Charlotte Magazine
• “AV Preeminent” Peer Review Rating – Martindale-Hubbell, 2009 to present
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers – The American Association of Justice, 2008 to present
• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Certificate of Recognition for Safe Sober Prom Night, 1998 to present
• Guilford County Board of Education Certificate of Appreciation for Safe Sober Prom Night, 1997 to present
• Awarded National Trial Lawyers Care Award by the American Association for Justice, 2016
• “Order of Service” Award for Committed Service, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2015
• Ebbie Award for Exceptional Service and Inspired Commitment, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2012
• Ironman Everyday Hero Award, 2009
• Dignity in Lawyer Advertising, American Bar Association, 1996
• Governor’s Highway Safety Program Public Service Award, 1995

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Board of Governors, North Carolina Bar Association
• Chair, North Carolina Lawyer Referral Service, 2014-2017
• Past-Chair of the North Carolina Conference of Bar Presidents
• Past President of the Forsyth County Bar Association
• Past President of the 21st Judicial District Bar Association
• Past President of Forsyth County Young Lawyers Association
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Board of Directors, Chair, Insight Human services (DrugFreeNC), 2011-Present
• Founder and Sponsor, Safe Sober Prom Night, 1990-Present

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Licensed USCF bicycle racer, licensed competitive triathlete, NORBA licensed mountain bike racer, Husband and father of three – working to perfect both roles.