Motorcycle Accident

Motorcyclist Dies After Incident With Reckless Driver

May 14, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Motorcyclist Dies After Incident With Reckless Driver

A motorcyclist has died following a crash that was caused by a reckless driver. The incident happened on Turnipseed Road, near Old Medlin Farm Road, in Wake County. North Carolina State Highway Patrol released information about the crash that resulted in the death of the motorcyclist. The driver of the other vehicle did not stop, and law enforcement is looking for it. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.

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Multiple Motorcycles Involved in Crash on I-485

January 29, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Multiple Motorcycles Involved in Crash on I-485

A large crash involving multiple motorcycles occurred in the northbound lanes of I-485 in North Charlotte. The accident shut down the northbound lanes while emergency crews attended to the crash and cleared the roadway. Several people were transported to the hospital with undisclosed injuries. Law enforcement is investigating how the crash occurred.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident in Charlotte

October 16, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident in Charlotte

On Thursday night, a 36-year-old man died in a fatal motorcycle accident in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the motorcyclist was traveling Southbound on South Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The jeep driver was simultaneously turning left into a parking lot when the motorcyclist collided with the Jeep.

The force of the collision caused the motorcyclist to be ejected from the motorcycle. Speed is suspected in the accident, and it is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in causing the crash. The driver of the jeep was uninjured, and the motorcyclist died at the accident scene.

Motorcycle Safety FAQ

June 19, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Motorcycle Safety FAQ

Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exhilarating. The summer months are the most popular for motorcyclists yet riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. Motorcyclists are four times as likely to suffer serious injuries in a vehicle accident as compared with drivers of other vehicles. Safety is of utmost importance when you decide to get on a motorcycle.

Are Motorcyclists Required to Wear Helmets?

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Head-On Collision

May 29, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Head-On Collision

A motorcycle rider was seriously hurt when a car collided head-on with his motorcycle. The crash occurred on N.C. Highway 690 in Moore County. The motorcyclist was airlifted to a trauma center with serious injuries. The crash happened at about 11 pm in the evening. Various emergency personnel arrived quickly to assist at the scene.

How Did the Motorcycle Crash Happen?

How Safe are Autonomous Vehicles?

November 8, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

How Safe are Autonomous Vehicles?

Autonomous vehicles have been in the works for at least a few years and many people wondered if they would ever really be on the streets. Autonomous vehicles are on the roads today and their numbers are likely going to increase in the next few years. Autonomous vehicles go by several names, including driverless cars, automated vehicles, or self-driving cars. With more of these vehicles on the roads, you may wonder how safe these vehicles are.

Automated Vehicle Safety Technology

Accident Reconstruction – How Important is it?

November 1, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Accident Reconstruction – How Important is it?

Accidents occur on a daily basis and while usually minor, some accidents are serious and result in severe injuries or fatalities. When an accident is serious, it may require an investigation to determine the cause and the negligent party. In North Carolina, only those who are not at all negligent in an accident can collect compensation. Therefore, it is essential to learn who caused the accident in order to prove the negligent party will be held accountable.

What is Accident Reconstruction?

Truck Accident Leaves Live Turkeys on the Roadway

October 25, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Truck Accident Leaves Live Turkeys on the Roadway

Thanksgiving is coming, but you do not expect to see turkeys on the road. Yet that is exactly what happened in a bizarre truck accident in Davidson County. The crash happened on Interstate 85, near Lexington, North Carolina. The accident involved a dump truck and a tractor-trailer and occurred in the early morning hours. The tractor-trailer was carrying live turkeys, which spilled out onto the roadway during the crash. One driver was hurt in the accident and was transported to the hospital.

Dump Truck Hit a Bridge

Motorcycle Safety in North Carolina

May 17, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Motorcycle Safety in North Carolina

May is the unofficial start of summer. With the warm temperatures comes an increase in motorcycles on the roads. As of 2021, North Carolina had almost 200,000 registered motorcycles. Motorcycles make up about 2% of registered vehicles yet account for about 10% of traffic fatalities. May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides some tips for improving motorcycle safety.

Motorcycle Requirements in North Carolina

Why Are Motorcycle Accidents Dangerous?

April 27, 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?”

Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation. They offer a convenient and inexpensive alternative to driving a car, truck, or SUV. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries or fatalities. All drivers need to be aware of the ways they can improve motorcycle safety on the roads. May is designated as National Motorcycle Safety Month. Governmental agencies across the country focus on motorcycle safety education during the month of May.