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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

Crash Into Ambulance in University City Caused by Speeding

May 24, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Crash Into Ambulance in University City Caused by Speeding

Several people sustained injuries in an accident in University City. The crash happened on North Tryon Street at Mallard Creek Church Road when a vehicle struck an ambulance that was stopped at the site of a different incident. The ambulance was stopped with its lights on, and the medics were treating a patient when they were hit by a vehicle from behind. The ambulance, MEDIC Unit 62, was hit by a 2016 black Nissan Altima. The Altima was driven by a 19-year-old who was allegedly speeding.

Serious Injuries Sustained

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

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

Bicycle Safety Awareness

April 26, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Bicycle Safety Awareness

The bicycle is a fun and popular mode of transportation. Not only are bicycles fun for kids and families, but they are also a great form of exercise. With more and more emphasis on ecology, bicycles are a way to travel to and from work without having to use a car. Unfortunately, bicycling may not be as safe as driving in a vehicle. Bicycle and pedestrian accidents are on the rise, making it important for bikers and drivers to be aware of bicycle safety.

Common Types of Bicycle Accidents

Sideswipe Accidents: What You Need to Know

April 19, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Sideswipe Accidents: What You Need to Know

Vehicle accidents occur in a number of ways. One of the most common types of car accidents happens when one vehicle sideswipes another. A sideswipe accident can be serious, especially when vehicles are traveling fast. In addition to vehicle damage, you may also suffer injuries and other damages caused by the crash. The negligent driver should pay for all damages associated with an accident. If you were hurt in a vehicle accident, an experienced personal injury attorney will help you seek compensation from the negligent driver.

What is a Sideswipe Accident?

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?

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

Stay Safe During Holiday Travel

November 2, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Stay Safe During Holiday Travel

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, more and more Americans will be hitting the roads. Air travel has been expensive and unpredictable, with many flights leaving passengers stranded due to cancellations. This, coupled with stable gas prices, may make it more appealing for people to drive to their holiday destinations. Last year, more than 50 million people traveled by road during the Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving weekend officially begins on Wednesday evening and ends on Sunday night.

What Causes Holiday Accidents?

NHTSA Launches Distracted Driving Education Campaign

August 24, 2022 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurance company?”

Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of accidents in the United States. While the safety of vehicles has been improving year after year, the number of accidents has not been declining. Accidents caused by distracted driving have been on the rise and continue to be a concern. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a campaign to educate the public about the perils of distracted driving. The NHTSA campaign is called Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks.