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NTSB Calls Highway Deaths a Public Health Crisis

November 29, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

NTSB Calls Highway Deaths a Public Health Crisis

Highway deaths continue to rise, so much so that the National Transportation Safety Board has declared a public health crisis. There are about 43,000 deaths each year as a result of accidents on United States roadways. The statement from the NTSB came after a serious and deadly crash of a high school band bus in Ohio that resulted in the fatalities of several students and adults.

The crash occurred on Interstate 70 near Etna, Ohio, and involved the student charter bus, a tractor-trailer, a commercial vehicle, and two passenger vehicles. In addition to the fatalities, at least 18 additional people were transported to local hospitals with various injuries. This is just one of many fatal accidents in the United States this year.

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

Is it Legal to Turn Right on Red in North Carolina?

November 15, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Is it Legal to Turn Right on Red in North Carolina?

The first traffic light was installed more than 100 years ago, in 1914 The three-light traffic light came less than ten years later. Cities and towns slowly began to put in traffic lights as cars became more common. Today, we cannot imagine what our roads would look like without them. The traditional three-light traffic signal has a red light for stop, a yellow light for caution/transition, and a green light for go. When you stop at a light, you may wonder whether you are allowed to turn right when it is red. Different states have different laws.

Right Turn on Red in North Carolina

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

Accident Reconstruction – How Important is it?

November 1, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Accident Reconstruction – How Important is it?

Accidents occur on a daily basis and while usually minor, some accidents are serious and result in severe injuries or fatalities. When an accident is serious, it may require an investigation to determine the cause and the negligent party. In North Carolina, only those who are not at all negligent in an accident can collect compensation. Therefore, it is essential to learn who caused the accident in order to prove the negligent party will be held accountable.

What is Accident Reconstruction?

Truck Accident Leaves Live Turkeys on the Roadway

October 25, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Truck Accident Leaves Live Turkeys on the Roadway

Thanksgiving is coming, but you do not expect to see turkeys on the road. Yet that is exactly what happened in a bizarre truck accident in Davidson County. The crash happened on Interstate 85, near Lexington, North Carolina. The accident involved a dump truck and a tractor-trailer and occurred in the early morning hours. The tractor-trailer was carrying live turkeys, which spilled out onto the roadway during the crash. One driver was hurt in the accident and was transported to the hospital.

Dump Truck Hit a Bridge

Deadliest Roads in North Carolina

October 18, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Deadliest Roads in North Carolina

If you live in North Carolina, you likely drive many miles around the state, both for pleasure and for work. There are many scenic drives and we also have many highways. Even with the latest vehicle safety features, driving can be dangerous. In 2022, there were about 42,795 fatalities on the nation’s roadways, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Unfortunately, North Carolina is ranked fifth highest for traffic fatalities. We have some of the deadliest roads in the country.

Interstate 85

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

Can I File a Lawsuit Against Law Enforcement?

October 4, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Can I File a Lawsuit Against Law Enforcement?

If you get hurt because of another driver’s negligence, you can file a claim against that driver. But what happens in cases where the accident was caused by a police vehicle or due to a police pursuit? In those instances, you may wonder whether the officer, the police department, or the municipality itself may be liable for your damages. When someone is the victim of a negligent act, whether due to a vehicle accident or caused by some other type of action, that person should be allowed to seek compensation for their injuries. You can file these types of cases, but they can be complex. An experienced personal injury attorney will help you with your claim.

Tort Claims Act

Important Facts About Truck Accidents

September 27, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Important Facts About Truck Accidents

Trucks are an essential part of life. We need trucks to deliver the food and goods we need for every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, that means we have to share the roads with large, commercial trucks on a daily basis. Thousands of people each year die as a result of an accident with a large truck. In 2021, 4,761 people died in truck accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That number is up 9% from the previous year. Many more people were seriously injured in truck crashes.

Excessive Weight