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How to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in North Carolina

September 11, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

How to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in North Carolina

When you or someone you love is hurt in an accident, your entire life may change. The injuries may be severe and could be permanent. The costs associated with your injuries may be astronomical. The negligent person responsible for your injuries should pay for all the costs associated with them. You may need to take legal steps to help resolve the matter and get the money you are owed. An experienced personal injury attorney will help you through the process.

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Early Morning Crash Leaves One Driver Dead

September 4, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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 occurred between two pickup trucks. Unfortunately, the crash resulted in one fatality.

Early Morning Crash

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.

Charlotte Falls Short of Vision Zero Goal

August 21, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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 the program was to bring down traffic deaths to zero by the year 2030. Sadly, the number of traffic deaths is not decreasing despite efforts made by Charlotte. According to the Charlotte Observer, the number of traffic deaths in Charlotte increased to 125 in 2022, up from 81 in 2020.

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NHTSA Adds New Safety Standard to Reduce Collisions

August 14, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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 economic losses. A recent addition to the safety standards is designed to reduce the number of rear-end collisions as well as pedestrian accidents.

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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

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

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?

What are the Most Common Personal Injury Cases?

March 13, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What are the Most Common Personal Injury Cases?

Personal injury cases are legal cases that result because of someone else’s negligence. Personal injury, also called tort law, is a way to obtain compensation for injuries and damages in a civil lawsuit. To succeed in a civil personal injury claim, a person must be able to prove that the other party is liable for the injuries. In cases where you can prove negligence, you may be able to seek compensation for the costs associated with your physical and psychological injuries. If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to damages.

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