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Car crashes happen to others, unless and until they happen to you
Vehicle accidents can seem like rarities. At the very least, most people in North Carolina probably hold the opinion that when they do occur, they happen to other people. Most are fender benders that insurance can take care of repairs anyway, right? Perhaps, but if a driver’s negligence causes a…
Regrets and well wishes from a distracted driver
One of the goals on our North Carolina law blog is to share stories that illustrate issues that impact your life. A safety issue often on the minds of those who drive Charlotte’s fast-moving streets and highways: distracted driving and the crashes, injuries and fatalities it causes. We read recently of…
How to Win a Motor Vehicle Accident Claim in North Carolina
Motor vehicle accidents lawsuits in Charlotte and Mecklenburg lie under the laws of the State of North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, if you are involved in a car accident, you should never attempt to flee. If you run, you will be wanted by the law,…
Husband killed, wife injured in North Carolina truck crash
No one knows what he was thinking in his last moments, but we do know that he was with the woman he loved. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says a 68-year-old man was in the passenger seat and his wife was in the driver’s seat when their vehicle was rammed…
Proposed North Carolina law would bar driving with pet on your lap
You have probably seen it as you are driving around Charlotte: a dog sitting on a driver’s lap. It might very well look like a cute way for a pet lover to get around town, but it could soon be a violation of state law. House Bill 73 was recently…
Distracted truck driver caused fatal North Carolina highway wreck
Survivors of that late October 2014 day wonder what the trucker was thinking that day. More important, they wonder what was distracting him as he drove his big rig on U.S. 52, about an hour and a half north of Charlotte. Though the truck driver hasn’t said what was distracting…
North Carolina pedestrian fatalities: How do they compare?
With the exception of highways, everywhere there are cars you are bound to find pedestrians. In the event of an accident, those on foot can suffer much more severe injuries than those in vehicles. And all too often, pedestrian injuries can become fatal. An average of 13 people a day…
What behaviors cause the most North Carolina fatal car accidents?
Automobile accidents happen every day. Unfortunately, too many of them end in fatalities. As you drive by these crashes, you may wonder what circumstances led to this tragedy. Was it a simple driver error? Or was careless or reckless behavior involved? The Auto Insurance Center, a car insurance information site,…
North Carolina widow tells court of pain of loss
The pain she struggles with every day is evident in her words. She says she cries herself to sleep every night because she misses her husband. The 66-year-old retired teacher was killed as he rode his bicycle on a road about 150 miles northeast of Charlotte. His widow recently spoke…
Charlotte Observer reports on efforts to curb distracted driving
If you drive north of Charlotte for about an hour and a half on I-77, you will come to the Commonwealth of Virginia. According to a recent article in the Observer, it might not be long before new distracted laws will be in force as you cross the state line.…
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