Charlotte Personal Injury And Workers’ Compensation Blog
IIDs involved in many distracted driving crashes
In North Carolina and across the U.S., the number of ignition interlock devices installed into vehicles has almost tripled over the past decade. IIDs are in-car breathalyzers that prevent drunk drivers from starting their vehicles, and their success has been...
Three major factors in truck accidents
Some North Carolina drivers are nervous on the road near large trucks. This is a valid concern considering that these huge commercial vehicles are capable of causing catastrophic damage. While there are many reasons for truck accidents, a study by the Federal Motor...
Drunk drivers can be deadly
There is no doubt that consuming alcohol in excess is harmful to the human body. Yet, millions of people are able to drink socially without any apparent adverse effects.However, the same cannot be said for those who drink alcohol and then drive. The damage they cause...
Five common causes of truck crashes in North Carolina
Truck accidents are unfortunately common in North Carolina and the rest of the country, and they almost always end badly for those who were in a passenger vehicle. Big rigs, after all, weigh up to 80,000 pounds while the average car weighs 4,000 pounds. Drivers should...
Fatal truck crashes continue to rise with no solution in sight
Drowsy and distracted truckers are behind many accidents in North Carolina and across the U.S. In 2017, a total of 4,102 people died in large truck crashes: a 28% increase from 2009. Of the fatalities, 17% were truck occupants whereas 68% were in passenger vehicles,...
Cyclist and pedestrian fatalities soared in 2018
North Carolina residents may have heard that the number of road users killed around the country fell slightly in 2018, but pedestrian and cyclist deaths rose sharply. Data released by the National Highway Traffic Administration reveals that 36,560 people died on the...
Vehicle crashes are a major cause of brain injuries
If you are a football fan, you have no doubt seen a player leave the game with a concussion, and you may think that brain injuries most often occur to athletes.However, vehicle crashes and falls are the two most common causes of traumatic brain injury, or TBI. The...
Latest motorcycle accident moves SC death toll over 100 this year
While accidents happen simple because it was an accident, others are caused due to negligence. South Carolina has not had a great year when it comes to the number of motorcycle accident related deaths. A recent crash that happened on a Midlands road became the 102nd...
Stray bullet strikes bystander after fight in uptown Charlotte
A tragic incident can strike at any moment. This can cause many unsuspecting individuals to suffer grat harm. This can leave them feeling overwhelmed and confused, unsure about what they can do. In some cases legal courses may be available.A fight broke out in uptown...
Girlfriend of NFL player killed while standing on side of I-90
Because of their size and strength, professional athletes, especially football players, often appear to be immortal. Sometimes, this image of immortality extends to their families or girlfriends. When death or serious injury strikes one of these elite people, the...
