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Should You Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident in NC?

October 14, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Should I Consult With an Attorney After a Car Accident?

When you are involved in a car accident, it is likely one of the most traumatic experiences of your life. You or your loved ones may be facing serious injuries and, as a result, the possibility of financial problems. Not all accidents are major, but if you have injuries, you will want to make sure that the responsible party pays for your damages. An experienced North Carolina car accident attorney will help you through the claim process.

An attorney can investigate the collision, preserve evidence, obtain accident reports and medical records, communicate with insurance adjusters, evaluate available insurance coverage, document damages, and respond to allegations that the injured person contributed to the crash.

Types of Damages Available in a North Carolina Personal Injury Case

October 7, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Case

A serious accident can happen in an instant, yet you may suffer the consequences for years. The party responsible for the crash should be held accountable for your medical bills and other damages as a result. It is helpful to understand the compensation you may be owed when you were hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault.

What are Damages in a Personal Injury Claim?

Crosswalk Accidents: Who Is at Fault in North Carolina?

September 23, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Crosswalk Accidents: Who is at Fault?

Pedestrian accidents occur all too frequently. While you may feel you are safe while walking, you may still be injured by a vehicle. On average, at least 3,000 pedestrians a year are hurt in accidents with vehicles. Almost 200 people per year die as a result of injuries in pedestrian crashes. The faster a vehicle is traveling at the time of impact, the more serious the injuries may be. When a pedestrian accident happens, who is at fault?

How Serious Are Pedestrian Accidents?

Most Common Construction Accidents in North Carolina

September 16, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What are the Most Common Construction Accidents?

There are many careers that are dangerous. One job that is inherently risky is construction. Construction crews utilize power tools, large trucks, and heavy equipment, and sometimes work high above or below ground level. While safety is always important, there are sometimes hazards that result in accidents with injuries or fatalities. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), these are the most common causes of construction fatalities.

Falls

5 Important Steps After a Car Accident in North Carolina

September 9, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Five Things to Do After a Car Accident in North Carolina

Car accidents happen in an instant, and they can be frightening. If you are involved in a vehicle crash, there are some steps you will want to take to both ensure your health and safety and to make sure that the negligent party will be responsible for your damages.

Call the Police

What to Do After a Road Rage Accident in North Carolina

September 2, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What to Do if You are The Victim of a Road Rage Accident

Our roads are filled with traffic and will only get more crowded over time. With more vehicles on the road, it is inevitable that drivers become irritated and angry. Angry drivers can become so frustrated that they take action against other drivers on the road. These road rage incidents are becoming more common and more dangerous. Accidents due to road rage occur from time to time, and in some cases, the driver actually harms someone else. What is road rage and what can we do if we were hurt in a road rage incident?

What is Road Rage?

Should You Call the Police After a Car Accident in North Carolina?

August 26, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Accidents happen quite frequently, and thankfully, most of these crashes are just minor fender benders. Many people wonder whether they should call the police after an accident, especially if it just seems minor. The police typically respond to major accidents and to minor accidents upon request. It is often advisable for anyone involved in a vehicle accident to contact the police.

When Does the Law Require a Crash Report?

North Carolina law states that reportable vehicle accidents require a report. Drivers have a responsibility to report all vehicle accidents except very minor incidents. A driver must report any accident in which anyone suffered an injury or fatality, as well as any accident with more than $1,000 in property damages. A driver should call the police, who will file a report of the accident. If the police were not called at the time of the crash, you should contact the non-emergency police number to determine how to proceed.

Road Debris to Blame for Deadly Accident On I-52

August 19, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Road debris caused a multi-vehicle accident that resulted in a fatality and several injuries. The accident happened on a busy North Carolina interstate during a busy morning commute. Investigators determined that a tire jack had fallen from a vehicle into the roadway. The debris led to a chain-reaction accident that left a bus driver dead. The accident happened on U.S. 52 in Albemarle, NC, located about 40 miles east of Charlotte.

How Did Debris Cause the Accident?

Police investigating the fatal accident found that a tire jack was dropped onto the roadway by a vehicle. A Jeep traveling southbound hit the tire jack, which caused the driver to lose control. The Jeep traveled into the northbound lanes, where it struck a Stanly County Public Transportation bus. A pickup truck traveling behind the bus then hit the bus from behind. The bus is described as a light transit vehicle (LTV).

How Truck Accidents Differ From Other Vehicle Accidents

August 12, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

In North Carolina, we have quite a few large commercial trucks traveling through. While large trucks are a necessary part of life, they can also be dangerous. If a smaller vehicle, such as a passenger car, SUV, or pickup truck, is involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler, the results can be devastating. If you were hurt in an accident with a big rig, you want to make sure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to for your injuries and damages. A knowledgeable attorney will help guide you through the claim process.

Trucks Are Larger and Heavier Than Passenger Vehicles

Commercial trucks are extremely large and heavy. While a typical passenger vehicle weighs about 4,000 pounds (two tons), a semi tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds (40 tons) when fully loaded with cargo. This weight makes them unique because they are more difficult to drive, steer, and stop. When a large truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the damage can be severe.

Accidents Where the Jaws of Life are Needed

August 5, 2026 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Accidents are very common. While most accidents are minor, some are very serious, resulting in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, NCDOT, there are an average of more than 750 accidents per day in our state. About 300 people a day are injured in crashes in North Carolina, and there are about seven fatalities. Often, serious accidents result in entrapment. First responders may need the help of the jaws of life to remove victims from vehicles after a crash.

What are the Jaws of Life?

The jaws of life are specialty tools that are used to remove a person who is trapped inside a vehicle. There are several different tools that could be utilized. The most common tool that people think of when they hear the term “jaws of life” is the hydraulic spreader. This tool is used to pry open metal through the use of strong pressure. This type of tool can be used, for example, to pry open a jammed door that may have been damaged in the crash.