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Important Facts About Truck Accidents

September 27, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Important Facts About Truck Accidents

Trucks are an essential part of life. We need trucks to deliver the food and goods we need for every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, that means we have to share the roads with large, commercial trucks on a daily basis. Thousands of people each year die as a result of an accident with a large truck. In 2021, 4,761 people died in truck accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That number is up 9% from the previous year. Many more people were seriously injured in truck crashes.

Excessive Weight

Construction Worker Seriously Hurt in Charlotte Accident

September 20, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Construction Worker Seriously Hurt in Charlotte Accident

A construction worker suffered serious injuries after a fall at a construction site in Charlotte. The accident happened at a construction site located in the 1300 block of Central Avenue near Hawthorne Street. The Charlotte Fire Department responded to an emergency call for a construction worker who fell at the construction site. Dozens of first responders reported to the scene. Emergency workers had to use a construction crane to reach the injured man. Medic then transported the man to the hospital with serious injuries.

Fall Hazards

When Merging Into Traffic, Who Has the Right of Way?

June 14, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

When Merging Into Traffic, Who Has the Right of Way?

Highways are among the safest roads we have. Although you can travel at a higher rate of speed than other roads, highways are generally designed with safety in mind. The most vulnerable places on highways are where vehicles enter the roadway. These areas allow cars to merge onto the road to join traffic that is already moving. If you have ever gotten onto a highway during rush hour, you know how difficult it can be to get into traffic that is already moving. Nobody wants to let you in, and you could even get into an accident or a road rage incident.

Merging Onto a Highway

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina?

May 10, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in North Carolina?

A serious injury can sideline you from work and keep you from doing the things you love. When you suffer a serious injury, you may be in severe pain, and you may need to go through months of hospitalization and rehabilitation. When you suffer a serious injury, the negligent party should pay for your damages. As the injured party, you may need to file a personal injury claim to seek the damages you are owed by the person who caused the injury.

Personal Injury Claims

What to Do After a Dog Bite Injury

April 12, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What to Do After a Dog Bite Injury

Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States. It is estimated that there are more than 69 million households in the U.S. that own at least one dog. While dogs are billed as our “best friends,” they are still animals and can sometimes be dangerous. Dog bites are among the most painful of all injuries. Dog owners must control their dogs, or they could be deemed negligent. If a dog bites someone, the negligent party should be held responsible for the damages that result. If you or a loved one suffered a severe dog bite, you may be owed money for your injuries.

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What You Need to Know About Truck Accidents in North Carolina

April 5, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What You Need to Know About Truck Accidents in North Carolina

Commercial trucks are abundant on our roads in North Carolina and across the country. More than 38 million trucks are registered for business use in the United States, and another 4 million Class 8 trucks, including tractors and straight trucks. Large commercial trucks are also called big rigs, semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, or tractor-trailers. These trucks are necessary for our economy, and without big rigs, our grocery stores would run out of groceries in just a few days. Unfortunately, when we share the road with so many big rigs, there will likely be more accidents.

What Causes Big Rig Accidents?

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

March 29, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

The death of a loved one can be a stressful and difficult time in your life. It can be even more traumatic when the death is unexpected. As we go through our day, we do not expect our life to be cut short before we return home. Wrongful death is a term that applies when a death is caused by a negligent or wrongful act. If your loved one died due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation for damages. An experienced North Carolina wrongful death attorney will help you seek justice for your loved one.

What Causes Wrongful Death?

What Should I Do if I Was Hurt in a Rideshare Accident?

March 22, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What Should I Do if I Was Hurt in a Rideshare Accident?

Rideshare services make our lives easier. It is faster and stress-free to get from one place to another when we use car services. Over the last 10 years, rideshare services have become available in all the major cities in North Carolina. Rideshare services are simple to use, but, like any other vehicle, they are sometimes involved in accidents. If you are hurt in a rideshare accident, you need to know what to do to ensure that you get compensation for your injuries. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney will help guide you through the process of filing a claim.

Rideshare Drivers

Birth Injuries in North Carolina

March 15, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Birth Injuries in North Carolina

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. Under the best circumstances, you enter the hospital and leave the next day with your newborn infant to begin your new family life together. Unfortunately, sometimes birth does not go as you had hoped. A mistake made during the delivery process could result in a birth injury to your child. Some birth injuries may be minor, but some are more serious and could even cause a lifelong disability. If your child suffered an injury during labor or delivery, you could be owed money for damages.

Common Birth Injuries

Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?

March 8, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?

In North Carolina, as elsewhere, when an employee gets hurt while on the job, they are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim. An employee may file a claim to obtain benefits if they suffer an on-the-job injury. The North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) administers workers’ compensation. Once you file a claim, the insurance company and the employer review it to make a determination. Sometimes, a workers’ compensation claim is denied. When that happens, you could be left with large medical bills and unpaid time off from work.

Reasons Why a Claim Might Be Denied