Motor Vehicle Negligence

Multiple Vehicle Crash Involving Garbage Truck Injures Four People

August 28, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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 time immediately following the crash. The accident involved several vehicles, along with a garbage truck. The accident appeared to be extremely serious, leaving one vehicle overturned and another that hit a tree.

The details of what caused this crash have not been released. Three passenger vehicles, along with a large garbage truck, were all part of the accident. One vehicle left the roadway and flipped upside down. Another vehicle left the road and crashed into a tree. Medical personnel were called to the scene and began treating victims. Four victims were transported to the hospital, with at least one of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries.

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

Distracted Driving Awareness

March 27, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Distracted Driving Awareness

Driving can be dangerous. Accidents occur with some frequency. In 2022, more than 110,000 people were injured in vehicle accidents in North Carolina. While vehicle manufacturers are making cars with more safety features, the number of accidents continues to increase. One of the reasons for the high number of car accidents may be attributed to distracted driving. Driving while distracted is preventable.

What is Distracted Driving?

Is North Carolina a No-Fault State for Car Accident Claims?

January 10, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Is North Carolina a No-Fault State for Car Accident Claims?

There are millions of car accidents every year across the United States. Many of these result in serious injuries or deaths. According to statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the national fatality rate is 12.9 deaths per 100,000 people. The average in North Carolina is above the national average, at 15.7 deaths per 100,000 people. Many thousands of accidents cause injuries, some of which are extremely serious or life-threatening. If you are hurt in a car accident, you will want to know whether you can file a claim to seek compensation for your damages.

What Does “No-Fault” Mean?

One Student Killed and Two Injured in Crash With Tanker Truck

December 13, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

One Student Killed and Two Injured in Crash With Tanker Truck

One high school student was killed, and two others were injured in a morning crash near their school. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District confirmed the collision and offered counseling to assist students and others who were affected by the terrible tragedy. The accident happened in Mint Hill, near the intersection of Blair Rd. and Allen Station Drive, which is located about a mile from Rocky River High School, where all three victims were students.

What Caused the Accident?

Falling Truck Debris Caused Multiple Accidents in Asheboro

December 6, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Falling Truck Debris Caused Multiple Accidents in Asheboro

Asheboro was the scene of a number of collisions caused by falling truck debris. Debris that fell off a truck on Interstate I-73/74 South caused multiple accidents. In all, the debris resulted in five collisions that included 14 vehicles. The accidents all occurred along a stretch of Interstate 73/74 near Spero Road as well as near Vision Drive and Pineview Road. The police reported the accidents all happened at about the same time, and each incident involved several or more vehicles.

Westside Fire and Rescue Responded

Riding in the Backseat of a Pickup Could be Dangerous

November 22, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Riding in the Backseat of a Pickup Could be Dangerous

You may feel safe when you are riding in a large pickup truck. Generally, when a pickup truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the truck will sustain less damage. Some of the larger pickup trucks are becoming more popular, and many people use them both for work and for their family and pleasure needs. New crash test results on 2023 large pickup trucks have found that backseat passengers could be in danger in case of an accident.

Safety Study Results

How Safe are Autonomous Vehicles?

November 8, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

How Safe are Autonomous Vehicles?

Autonomous vehicles have been in the works for at least a few years and many people wondered if they would ever really be on the streets. Autonomous vehicles are on the roads today and their numbers are likely going to increase in the next few years. Autonomous vehicles go by several names, including driverless cars, automated vehicles, or self-driving cars. With more of these vehicles on the roads, you may wonder how safe these vehicles are.

Automated Vehicle Safety Technology

Can a Bar or Restaurant Be Deemed Responsible if They Overserve a Customer?

October 11, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Can a Bar or Restaurant Be Deemed Responsible if They Overserve a Customer?

You may have witnessed someone in a bar or restaurant getting served more drinks even though they were obviously intoxicated. You might wonder how the person will be able to get home or whether they will be okay, but can the establishment actually be held liable if something happens? What will happen if the person leaves the place and goes on to cause a terrible accident that injures or even kills someone else? A North Carolina man recently got the answer.

North Carolina Man Receives Settlement

The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

June 28, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

Summertime is here, and everyone is outside, enjoying all that life has to offer. There are many people taking vacations, and many of them are driving. Teens are out of school and practicing their driving skills behind the wheel. While the days may be sunny and bright, there are actually more traffic-related deaths than at other times during the year. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) calls the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day the 100 deadliest days of summer.

Spike in Common Types of Crashes