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Punitive Damages in North Carolina Vehicle accidents are very common. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), every day, there are more than 16,400 vehicle accidents in the United States. Of these, almost 7,000 people are hurt, and more than 100 people die as a result of their injuries.…

How is the Monetary Value of Pain and Suffering Calculated? Accidents can result in extreme injuries that require extensive treatment. Along with injuries often comes quite a bit of pain. The negligent person responsible for the accident should be held accountable for paying all the costs associated with your injuries.…

Semi-Truck Accident Resulted in Injuries on I-77 A major accident between an 18-wheeler and several other vehicles closed down I-77 for a number of hours. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-77 near NC-150, north of Mooresville. The serious crash caused the closure of the highway while police…

Do I Need to File a Police Report After a Vehicle Accident? Vehicle accidents are common; there were more than 284,000 crashes in North Carolina in 2023. According to a report issued by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, the number of accidents in 2023 was higher than in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…