Early Morning Crash Leaves One Driver Dead An early morning crash in east Charlotte resulted in the death of one of the drivers. The accident happened at about 5:00 am between two pickup trucks. The deadly accident occurred at the intersection of Hood Road and Plaza Road Extension. The accident…
Multiple Vehicle Crash Involving Garbage Truck Injures Four People A recent vehicle accident sent four people to the hospital, one in critical condition. The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-85 in Charlotte, near the Beatties Ford exit 37. All southbound lanes of I-85 were shut down for a…
Charlotte Falls Short of Vision Zero Goal Charlotte is a busy city and continues to grow. In fact, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Unfortunately, the number of traffic deaths is also growing. Charlotte started a program five years ago called “Vision Zero.” The purpose of…
NHTSA Adds New Safety Standard to Reduce Collisions The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has added a new safety standard. The NHTSA is an agency under the United States Department of Transportation. The agency works to improve safety and reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents, injuries, deaths, and…
Semi-Truck Driver Arrested After Major Crash With Five Deaths A semi-truck driver has been arrested following a serious crash involving multiple vehicles. The accident occurred on northbound Interstate 95 in Wilson County. The incident involved several big rigs as well as two SUVs. The accident resulted in five deaths and…
What Does Negligence Mean in a Personal Injury Claim? Millions of people each year are hurt in accidents that are not their fault. When someone is seriously hurt as the result of someone’s negligence, they may be owed compensation for their injuries. Negligence is an essential factor in personal injury…
Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case? Vehicle accidents happen quite often. Although most accidents are minor, some crashes are severe and result in serious injuries. The person responsible for the accident should pay…