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What Happens in a Crash Investigation?

October 29, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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 the accident and determine the negligent party. This is particularly true when there was a fatality. The investigation will answer many questions that you may have about the crash, as well as bring some closure to the victim and his family.

What is a Crash Investigation?

Diagnostic Errors: A Serious Cause of Injuries and Fatalities

October 22, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Diagnostic Errors: A Serious Cause of Injuries and Fatalities

It has long been thought that medical mistakes are the third most common cause of death in the United States. Research from Johns Hopkins Medicine delves deeper into the problem of medical mistakes and specifically into the issue of diagnostic errors. A report from the Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence, a part of Johns Hopkins Medicine, finds that diagnostic errors are more prevalent than once thought. Diagnostic errors can lead to delayed treatment, which can be devastating for some types of illnesses, especially cancer and stroke.

Diagnostic Errors are the Most Common Type of Medical Mistakes

Driver Charged in Fatal Charlotte Bicycle Accident

October 15, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Driver Charged in Fatal Charlotte Bicycle Accident

A bicyclist was fatally hit, and the driver involved in the crash has been charged. The accident happened in the 1600 block of East W.T. Harris Boulevard in Charlotte. A Ford Focus driven by a 44-year-old woman was traveling east when it struck a bicyclist from behind. The bicycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was hit and died at the scene. The driver of the Ford Focus and her passenger were not injured in the accident. Police cited the driver for driving with a revoked license and failure to have proper liability insurance. Police are investigating the crash.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

Compensatory Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Claims

October 8, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Compensatory Damages in North Carolina Personal Injury Claims

An unexpected car accident can leave you with injuries and other damages that may be financially draining. If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, the negligent driver should be responsible for your losses. You will want to learn as much as possible about collecting compensatory damages for your injury. An experienced North Carolina personal injury attorney will help you get the money you deserve.

Types of Damages

New Study Finds Most Drivers Experience Road Rage

October 1, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

New Study Finds Most Drivers Experience Road Rage

Almost everyone has experienced driving near an aggressive driver. Aggressive driving is becoming more commonplace, and a new study confirms that most people feel road rage at some time. The study was recently published by the American Automobile Association (AAA)Foundation for Traffic Safety. Road rage is an increasingly challenging situation that can be dangerous for drivers. It is helpful to learn more about the consequences and prevention of aggressive driving and road rage.

What is Road Rage?

I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver: Now What?

September 24, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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 drives without insurance, they are putting others and themselves at great risk. If you are involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, it is essential to know what to do next.

Uninsured Motorist Insurance

Nursing Home Neglect

September 17, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Nursing Home Neglect

More than a million people nationwide reside in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. As the population of people over the age of 65 increases, so will the number of individuals who will live in a nursing home at some point in their lives. We expect nursing homes to provide the type of care that our loved one requires. When we choose a facility, we believe that it will be clean, well-run, and safe. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. All too often, nursing home residents are injured due to neglect.

What is Nursing Home Neglect?

Charlotte’s Five Most Dangerous Intersections Revealed

September 10, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

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 the latest safety equipment, crashes happen every day. Charlotte is a bustling city, and there are many intersections that are dangerous.

Sugar Creek Road and North Tryon Street

What to Do After a Workplace Accident

September 3, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What to Do After a Workplace Accident

When you go to work, you expect to stay safe and healthy. You believe that your employer is following the rules and laws that apply to your industry and is doing what they are supposed to do in order to protect employees from harm. Unfortunately, there are times when that doesn’t happen, and the consequence may be an accident that injures employees. A workplace accident can be devastating because it may cause serious harm and could prevent you from working for a period of time. On-the-job injuries are typically handled through workers’ compensation. It is helpful to understand what to do if you experience a workplace injury.

Seek Medical Care

What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Claims

August 20, 2025 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Claims

Dogs are the most popular pet in American households. There are an estimated 89 million dogs in the United States, with more than 65 million households owning at least one dog. With so many dogs, it is easy to understand that dog bite injuries are somewhat common occurrences. Dog bite injuries are among the most painful and can be extremely serious. If you or a loved one is the victim of a dog bite, you know that there is often a long road to physical and emotional recovery.

What Are the Leash Laws?