Automobile Accident

Semi-Truck Crashes Can Cause Serious Injuries

February 15, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Semi-Truck Crashes Can Cause Serious Injuries

Semi-trucks are also called big rigs and 18-wheelers. These are large commercial vehicles that carry goods across our state and country. There are many semi-trucks on our roadways. As drivers, we share our highways with these large, heavy vehicles. Unfortunately, they sometimes cause accidents. When they do, the victims can suffer extremely severe injuries as well as fatalities. The negligent driver or trucking company may be responsible for your injuries and damages caused by an accident. An experienced personal injury attorney will help you get the money you deserve.

Types of Serious Injuries

North Carolina Car Accident Statistics

February 8, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

North Carolina Car Accident Statistics

Car accidents happen quite often. When you are involved in a car crash, it can be a scary and traumatic experience. If the accident is serious, you could suffer severe or life-threatening injuries. There are many cars on our roadways. Most families have at least two vehicles. We also share the roads with motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and commercial trucks. With more than 3 million registered vehicles in North Carolina, you are likely to be involved in an accident at some time in your life. Luckily, most accidents are minor. However, some are more severe and cause extreme injuries and damages.

Negligent Accidents

Driver, 3-Year-Old Child Killed in Truck Accident in Fayetteville

June 8, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?”

A serious crash led to the death of a truck driver and a toddler near Fayetteville, NC. The crash happened on Interstate 95, causing the northbound lanes of traffic to be closed for hours while police investigated and cleared the accident. According to North Carolina State Police, the crash involved a semi truck and a Dodge Ram van. Investigators report that the driver of the semi truck failed to slow down when he encountered a traffic delay ahead. The truck swerved and hit the van, which was also traveling in the same direction. In addition to the fatalities, a woman was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

June 1, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise across the country and in North Carolina. Statewide pedestrian crash data gathered over a 10-year period found that not only did pedestrian injuries and deaths increase, but all crashes involving pedestrians rose during the time frame. Unfortunately, when a vehicle hits a person on foot or bicycle, the injuries can be catastrophic. If you or a loved one was hurt in a pedestrian accident, you may be owed money for your damages. An experienced personal injury attorney will help get you compensation from the negligent party.

Children Suffer Injuries in School Bus Crash

May 4, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”

A serious crash sent children to the hospital after a dump truck collided with a school bus in south Charlotte. 14 children who were aboard the school bus were taken to the hospital with various injuries. The bus driver sustained life-threatening injuries in the accident. The bus was carrying students to South Mecklenburg High School, nearby. The crash, which is reported to be caused by the dump truck, involved the school bus as well as another vehicle. The dump truck driver was also taken to the hospital. The children all suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were all released from the hospital the same day.

What Causes Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents?

April 20, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”

Bicycling seems to be more popular than ever. Whether you use a bike to get to and from work or for fun or exercise on the weekends, bicycles are a great option. Using a bike allows you to get to and from a nearby location without using any expensive gasoline, so it reduces your carbon footprint. Electric-assisted bicycles are becoming more common and less expensive, making it easier than ever to utilize a bike for quick trips around town. Unfortunately, bicycle safety is a concern. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) each year, on average, about 1,000 bicycles are involved in reported accidents, about 60 people suffer serious injuries, and about 20 bicyclists are killed.

Multiple-Vehicle Accidents

April 6, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”

Multiple-vehicle accidents can happen quickly. Suddenly, a single accident turns into a large crash scene, with numerous serious injuries and/or fatalities. Some of these crashes take place on highways, where vehicles may be traveling at a high rate of speed. Crashes like this happen when drivers have trouble seeing the road ahead or when a driver smashes into vehicles that are slowed or stopped. The result can be devastating. Some of these accidents happen with 10 or more cars and some of the most tragic multi-vehicle accidents may include dozens of cars and trucks.

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

March 30, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What happens if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance?”

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Distracted driving is a continuing problem on our roads. Although the safety features in our vehicles continue to improve, injuries and fatalities caused by accidents have not significantly decreased. The NSC reports that about eight people a day are killed and hundreds more are injured on our U.S. roadways due to distracted driving. Distracted driving is negligent driving, which happens when someone does something, or fails to do something, that they knew could be dangerous or cause injuries to another.

What Makes Truck Accidents So Dangerous?

March 23, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: ” Is a tractor-trailer accident the same as an automobile accident?”

There are more than 12 million commercial trucks on America’s roads. Most drivers will share the highway with trucks on a daily basis. Truck accidents are often more serious than accidents that involve other types of vehicles. Truck crashes are more likely to result in severe injuries or fatalities, often to the occupants of other vehicles. Trucks are large and carry heavy loads, making them difficult to maneuver and stop. If you were hurt in a truck accident you may want to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon after the crash as possible.

U.S. Approves Use of Adaptive Beam Headlights

March 9, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I wait a few months to pursue a personal injury claim?”

Vehicle safety is of utmost importance. Through the years, many changes have been made to the laws and requirements of vehicles in order to improve performance and safety. It is essential to see as well as possible while driving at night or in inclement conditions. Many improvements to headlights have occurred through the years but only now has the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration approved the use of adaptive beam headlights. These headlights have already been approved for use in other countries but were not allowed in the United States.