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Fiery car accident in Charlotte leaves 6 injured
An accident on Interstate 485, the loop around Charlotte, left 6 people with serious injuries. Two of those injured fought for their lives at an area trauma center. One of the vehicles involved in the accident burst in to flames at some point. Rescuers had to remove more than one…
Rate of distracted driving increases at accident scenes
According to a recent study, the frequency of distracted driving behavior, including texting and driving and the like, skyrockets when motorists are passing through the scene of an accident or another roadside emergency where first responders, like police officers and firefighters, are present. Specifically, the study by the National Safety Council concluded…
Drivers should remember to watch for motorcycles
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time in which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages motorists both in North Carolina and across the country to take the necessary steps to avoid collisions with motorcycles. As many people have probably noticed, more and more motorcycles are appearing on Charlotte’s…
Prom night a dangerous time for North Carolina teens
Now that May has arrived, many high school students in the Charlotte area will celebrate the end of their school year by attending their school’s prom. Likewise, this is the season for graduation parties and other celebrations that young people love. Unfortunately, many teens choose to drink alcohol or use…
Dog bites can lead to personal injury lawsuits
National Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place this April. It is a time in which several organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, remind residents of Charlotte and other North Carolina communities of the important responsibility that pet owners and others have to keep people, especially children, safe around household…
Misdiagnoses lead to medical malpractice claims
Charlotte, North Carolina, residents put a lot of trust in their doctors whenever they visit their offices. Basically, they expect that the doctor will be able to explain why they are feeling the way they are and then help them get better. This is precisely why people go to doctors…
Driver blames fatal accident on his sun visors
Sun visors are pretty standard equipment in vehicles these days. Most people probably see them as a safety feature on cars, as the visors can keep sun out of a driver’s eyes so that she can see the road ahead of her. It is interesting then that a driver who…
One killed, 3 injured in head-on collision
A tragic head on car accident in Concord, North Carolina, a growing suburb north and east of Charlotte, left a mother dead and a pastor and his wife seriously injured. The mother’s son, 10, also got hurt in the accident but is expected to recover. Police who were investigating the accident, which…
Nationwide traffic deaths drop slightly in 2018
According to the estimate of the National Safety Council, an organization which advocates for public safety, the number of traffic deaths on the nation’s roads dropped ever so slightly when comparing 2018 to the previous year, 2017. Specifically, the past year saw a drop of just over 230 fatalities due to personal…
Overview of premises liability claims
Charlotte area residents who go shopping, visit an attraction or recreational area or even go to a person’s private land have every right to expect that they will be safe when they do so. Unfortunately, this expectation is not always met, and North Carolina residents can and do get hurt,…
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