Car Wreck

Major Crash Temporarily Shut Down I-85

March 26, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Major Crash Temporarily Shut Down I-85

A major crash temporarily shut down all lanes of I-85 South in Gaston County. The accident happened at about 8:50 in the morning and involved at least eight vehicles. The crash happened near mile marker 23 on I-85 South near Main Street. Numerous people were injured in the multi-vehicle crash. Law enforcement was conducting an investigation to determine what occurred to cause the incident. The lanes were closed for several hours, and all traffic was diverted until I-85 reopened after crash cleanup.

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Semi-Truck Accident Resulted in Injuries on I-77

October 23, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Semi-Truck Accident Resulted in Injuries on I-77

A major accident between an 18-wheeler and several other vehicles closed down I-77 for a number of hours. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-77 near NC-150, north of Mooresville. The serious crash caused the closure of the highway while police cleared the scene and investigated the accident. I-77 North was shut down for several hours near exit 36.

Multiple Vehicles Were Involved

Semi-Truck Driver Arrested After Major Crash With Five Deaths

August 7, 2024 | Matthew R. Arnold, Esq.

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 several injuries. The crash closed down the roadway for about nine hours while law enforcement reviewed the scene and cleared the wreckage. The NTSB is investigating the accident.

Crash Happened in a Section Undergoing Maintenance

What are the Most Common Types of Vehicle Accidents?

July 10, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What are the Most Common Types of Vehicle Accidents?

Every year, there are more than 6 million car accidents in the United States. Most car crashes are not serious and result in minor damages and injuries. Some accidents are more severe, and the victims may suffer extreme injuries or death. Accidents may happen in a variety of ways. Here are the most common types of vehicle accidents.

Rear-End Collisions

Semi-Truck Crash Leaves One Person Dead, One Critically Injured

June 26, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Semi-Truck Crash Leaves One Person Dead, One Critically Injured

A Charlotte crash involving a large semi truck left one person dead and another seriously hurt. The crash involved two semi-trucks and two other vehicles. The accident happened on the I-485 inner loop between Mallard Creek Road and Prosperity Church Road. The initial impact occurred between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle on the inner loop of I-485. The crash caused the tractor-trailer to veer over the median and into oncoming traffic on the outer loop. The semi then hit another semi-truck in a head-on collision.

Crash Involved Four Vehicles

Car Loses Control, Crashes Into Daycare Playground

May 15, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Car Loses Control, Crashes Into Daycare Playground

A speeding driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a daycare playground. The car sped through the daycare property just after the children left the playground, so there were no reported injuries. The car continued through the playground, flipped, and crashed into a nearby residence. The residence was not occupied at the time. The driver was allegedly speeding and racing with another vehicle when he lost control and veered off the roadway at a high rate of speed.

Two Vehicles Were Allegedly Street Racing

Who Pays for Damages After a Car Accident in North Carolina?

February 28, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Who Pays for Damages After a Car Accident in North Carolina?

Car accidents occur quite often. There were more than five million accidents reported to police in the United States in 2020 alone. Most crashes are minor, but some result in major damages as well as injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, more than 38,000 people were hurt in car accidents in 2020. There are about four injuries per minute due to traffic crashes. If you were hurt in a car accident, you will need to know who pays for the damages that you incurred.

Common Damages Caused by Car Accidents

North Carolina Car Accident Statistics

January 31, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

North Carolina Car Accident Statistics

Most people own a vehicle, and many families own multiple vehicles. There are 7.3 million licensed drivers in North Carolina and 9.7 million registered vehicles, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT). North Carolina has one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the country, with more than 80,000 miles of roads and more than 13,500 bridges. It is no wonder that there are numerous accidents on our roadways. While many accidents are minor, some are quite serious and result in life-threatening injuries or fatalities.

Important Car Accident Statistics

Handling Aggressive Drivers in North Carolina

January 24, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Handling Aggressive Drivers in North Carolina

Road rage incidents seem to be on the rise. Aggressive driving is more serious than ever. Most people will encounter an aggressive driver at some point in time. Millions of instances of aggressive driving occur every day on our roadways. Aggressive drivers can be scary, and they can also cause accidents. It is helpful to know what to do about aggressive drivers and how to handle an accident if it occurs.

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NC Department of Transportation Releases Data on Wrong-Way Accidents

January 17, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

NC Department of Transportation Releases Data on Wrong-Way Accidents

Wrong-way accidents seem to be more frequent than ever before. When a driver enters a street or highway going in the wrong direction, it creates an extremely dangerous situation. Other drivers are unaware of a vehicle coming at them at a high rate of speed, and a head-on accident may occur. This is treacherous for the unaware drivers as well as for the driver going in the wrong direction. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) released a wrong-way driver data summary.

Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Have Increased