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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

Deadliest Roads in North Carolina

October 18, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Deadliest Roads in North Carolina

If you live in North Carolina, you likely drive many miles around the state, both for pleasure and for work. There are many scenic drives and we also have many highways. Even with the latest vehicle safety features, driving can be dangerous. In 2022, there were about 42,795 fatalities on the nation’s roadways, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Unfortunately, North Carolina is ranked fifth highest for traffic fatalities. We have some of the deadliest roads in the country.

Interstate 85

Can a Bar or Restaurant Be Deemed Responsible if They Overserve a Customer?

October 11, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Can a Bar or Restaurant Be Deemed Responsible if They Overserve a Customer?

You may have witnessed someone in a bar or restaurant getting served more drinks even though they were obviously intoxicated. You might wonder how the person will be able to get home or whether they will be okay, but can the establishment actually be held liable if something happens? What will happen if the person leaves the place and goes on to cause a terrible accident that injures or even kills someone else? A North Carolina man recently got the answer.

North Carolina Man Receives Settlement

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

Teen Dies, Others Injured in Serious Crash in Charlotte

September 6, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Teen Dies, Others Injured in Serious Crash in Charlotte

A serious crash left one teenager dead and others seriously injured in Charlotte. The accident happened on Raintree Lane and Rounding Run Road in the Cedarwood Country Club area, near NC 16 and NC 51. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department (CMPD) and Medics responded to the accident, which happened in the late evening hours. The accident happened between two vehicles, when a speeding vehicle crashed into another, according to the police. Four injured people were transported to the hospital. One of the people, a teen, was transported in critical condition and later died.

Speeding and Alcohol Played a Role in the Accident

Recovering From a Car Accident

August 23, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Recovering from a Car Accident

A car accident is often a traumatic experience that can impact your life and the life of your family forever. If you are hurt in a vehicle crash, you could be facing a lengthy and painful recovery period. Injuries can range from minor to severe or disabling and may be physical as well as emotional and psychological. It is important to care for your injuries properly and promptly in order to ensure a full recovery. In some instances, the injuries may result in permanent harm.

Injuries Caused by Vehicle Accidents

What Happens When I Get in an Accident With an Uninsured Driver

August 16, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

What Happens When I Get in an Accident With an Uninsured Driver

Driving is something that most people take for granted. Most families have multiple vehicles to allow everyone to get where they need to go. North Carolina is one of the top 10 states with the most registered vehicles. According to 2021 statistics, North Carolina has 3,280,487 registered vehicles. With so many vehicles on the road, it is likely that you will get into an accident at one time or another. Thankfully, most accidents are minor and do not result in serious injuries. But what happens when you get hit by a driver who does not have insurance?

Car Insurance is a Legal Requirement

Cement Truck Accident Shut Down I-85

August 9, 2023 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Cement Truck Accident Shut Down I-8

Interstate 85 was closed for a time following a serious crash involving a cement truck. The accident happened in the early morning hours near Exit 37, also known as the exit for Beatties Ford Road in West Charlotte. The accident happened in the northbound lanes of I-85. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a tractor-trailer carrying powdered cement overturned in the roadway. North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) responded to the accident to conduct an investigation and cleanup. One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, and another person sustained minor injuries in the accident.

What Makes Cement Truck Accidents Different