Categories
Charlotte North Carolina
Legal Blog
Impatient trucker causes school bus crash
The driver of a car ahead of an 18-wheeler was too slow at a red light to suit the trucker. So the truck driver swung his enormous vehicle around the car and into the intersection. Unfortunately, in the intersection the big rig slammed into the side of a school bus…
Drunk doctor finally held accountable for injuries caused in crash
Few people understand the effects of alcohol on the human mind and body more than a doctor. That is part of what makes the case of a North Carolina doctor so sad. The 72-year-old physician was allegedly drunk when he was in Louisiana and slammed his SUV into the back…
Winter driving accidents happen in Charlotte, too
We don’t get a lot of snow in typical Charlotte winters, but as we have seen in recent days, ice and related winter conditions can cause serious driving problems in North Carolina. In order to help motorists avoid traffic accidents causing injuries, AAA has put together winter driving tips that apply…
3 reasons an attorney is crucial in a commercial vehicle accident
The thought of getting into a car accident is terrifying, especially if you were to have loved ones in the car. Despite your best efforts to be a safe driver, others may not be driving as attentively or safely as you are. Any accident is an awful experience, but things…
Fatigue blamed in Charlotte-area truck accident
If you drive for about a half-hour northeast of Charlotte, you will come to Concord. That is where a tractor trailer accident took place on I-485 a few days ago. Law enforcement officials told a Charlotte TV station that fatigue was a factor in the crash. The driver of the big rig…
North Carolina gets mixed driving report
While North Carolina undoubtedly tops many “best of” lists, our state has a decidedly mixed record on driving, according to a recent analysis. The study by an insurance company shows that North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation for worst drivers. The statistical analysis included fatality rates, as well as…
Driven to distraction
Anyone who drives on Charlotte’s streets and highways knows that distracted driving is a growing problem. It sometimes seems as half of the drivers you see are calling the other half. Unfortunately, those drivers who are paying more attention to their phones than the streets, traffic signs and other vehicles…
Texting while driving: a big factor in teen accidents
In a recent post, we discussed a report, published by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) on October 12, 2016, which shows that teen drivers are 1.6 times as likely to be involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident. The report discusses a number of factors that contribute to this increased…
Paralyzed in a car crash, now using robotics to move – and feel – his limbs
In the winter of 2004, a teenager named Nathan Copeland was in a car wreck that rendered him tetraplegic – that is, unable to move his four limbs. His physicians assumed he would never be able to reverse the effects of paralysis and regain sensation. However, thanks to researchers at the…
Teen driving fatalities are on the rise – what can be done?
Much effort has been made in the past decade to help teen drivers stay safe on U.S. roads, and our nation has seen a decline in teen driver fatalities. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) however, reports that drivers who are 15 to 20 years old are still 1.6 times…
Email [email protected]
301 South McDowell Street
Suite 410 Charlotte, NC 28204
Free Case Consultations 704-594-4317
© 2025 Ayers, Whitlow & Dressler. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy
Digital Marketing By 