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…
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…
Charlotte’s Five Most Dangerous Intersections Revealed Our roads are becoming more crowded. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), there are an estimated 7.3 million drivers in our state. With so many vehicles on the roads, accidents are common. Even though today’s cars and trucks are equipped with…
Horrific Crash On I-485 Leaves Six People Dead What was supposed to be a fun family outing at an amusement park turned into a tragedy when five family members were killed in a horrific crash. The accident on I-485 resulted in six deaths and additional injuries. The crash happened on…
Rollover Accidents: What You Need to Know Accidents happen quite often, but luckily, most of them are minor fender-benders. Some crashes, however, are more serious and may result in significant injuries or even fatalities. Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of death among young people. Accidents occur in a…
Two Killed in Head-On Crash in Southeast Charlotte A serious head-on crash resulted in two deaths. The accident happened on Monroe Road near the intersection of Glendora Drive in southeast Charlotte. Several emergency crews responded to the crash between a Charlotte water truck and a Honda Civic, which happened at…
Speeding Plays a Role in Many Accidents Vehicles are designed with many safety features to help drivers and passengers prevent accidents and reduce fatalities if an accident happens. Speeding is one of the major causes or contributing factors in many accidents. When a vehicle is traveling too quickly, it can…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Explosion Multiple emergency responders, including police, fire, and rescue, responded to an accident involving multiple vehicles. The major crash involved a tractor-trailer and multiple other vehicles, resulting in a fire and explosion. The accident happened on I-40 in Sampson County. The crash closed down Exit 355 while…
Child Safety Seat Laws in North Carolina Traffic accidents can be dangerous. While most crashes are minor, some result in serious injuries or fatalities. Data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that an average of three children are killed and 429 children are hurt every day…
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…