What to Do if You Are Paralyzed After an Accident A serious accident can have alarming physical consequences. Injuries may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. In some cases, an accident can cause long-term injuries such as paralysis. Paralysis is one of the most devastating diagnoses that you may…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Sends Two to Hospital in West Charlotte A serious crash involving multiple vehicles occurred in West Charlotte. The accident happened in the early morning near Sam Wilson Road and Bedford Road, resulting in significant backups. The wreck sent two people to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. At…
How Should I Prepare for a Personal Injury Case? When you suffer an injury, you could face many issues, including physical pain and trauma, mental anguish, and the possibility of extreme financial losses. If your serious injury is due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to seek compensation…
Most People Mess This Up After a Car Crash December is one of the worst months for car accidents. Between holiday travel, bad weather, shorter daylight hours, and distracted drivers, crashes spike across North and South Carolina this time of year. Unfortunately, many people unintentionally damage their own injury claim…
Two Injured After Crash Causes Sign Collapse on I-77 A vehicle crash on Interstate 77 in Charlotte prompted an emergency response from police, medics, and firefighters. The serious accident happened in the southbound lanes of Interstate 77. A vehicle traveling southbound hit a sign support while traveling at a high…
New Law Aims to Improve Highway Safety for Drivers Highway safety is at the top of most lawmakers’ list of concerns. North Carolina participates in an initiative called Vision Zero. This collaborative has the goal of zero deaths on our roadways. To that end, new guidelines and laws are always…
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…
Uber Driver Killed in Head-On Collision An Uber driver died, and her passenger was critically injured when the car they were in was hit head-on by another driver. The fatal accident happened near the intersection of Gaston Day School Road and Duke Street in Gastonia. A 19-year-old driver traveling at…
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…