Can I Sue a Drunk Driver For Damages in an Accident? Drunk driving is one of the most common types of impairment. A driver may be driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and if they cause an accident, you may be able to file a lawsuit. Although…
Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries In Charlotte A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle. The accident occurred at the intersection of Eastway Drive and Central Avenue in east Charlotte. Several emergency agencies responded to the accident, which happened early in the morning. The victim was transported to…
Restricted Crossings are Designed to Make Roads Safer Road safety is everyone’s goal, including the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Even with improved vehicle safety efforts, the number of accidents and traffic fatalities is not decreasing. North Carolina and other states are always looking for ways to improve traffic…
What Happens in a Crash Investigation? Car accidents are often very serious and cause severe injuries or fatalities. When an accident results in critical damage, the victim and family may be left with an emotional and financial burden. A complete investigation will often be necessary to evaluate the cause of…
Diagnostic Errors: A Serious Cause of Injuries and Fatalities It has long been thought that medical mistakes are the third most common cause of death in the United States. Research from Johns Hopkins Medicine delves deeper into the problem of medical mistakes and specifically into the issue of diagnostic errors.…
Driver Charged in Fatal Charlotte Bicycle Accident A bicyclist was fatally hit, and the driver involved in the crash has been charged. The accident happened in the 1600 block of East W.T. Harris Boulevard in Charlotte. A Ford Focus driven by a 44-year-old woman was traveling east when it struck…
Compensatory Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Claims An unexpected car accident can leave you with injuries and other damages that may be financially draining. If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, the negligent driver should be responsible for your losses. You will want to…
New Study Finds Most Drivers Experience Road Rage Almost everyone has experienced driving near an aggressive driver. Aggressive driving is becoming more commonplace, and a new study confirms that most people feel road rage at some time. The study was recently published by the American Automobile Association (AAA)Foundation for Traffic…
I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver: Now What? Accidents happen every day. It is estimated that every year, more than 270,000 accidents occur in North Carolina. Drivers are required by law to have vehicle insurance, but that is not always the case. Many people drive without insurance. When someone…
Nursing Home Neglect More than a million people nationwide reside in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. As the population of people over the age of 65 increases, so will the number of individuals who will live in a nursing home at some point in their lives. We expect nursing…