Victor C. Mitchener, Attorney
Joseph H. Downer, Attorney
You may have gotten a bad night’s sleep, but it is likely that you still must wake up in the morning and go on your daily commute to work, and then home again. Others around you may be in the same boat and some of them may be too drowsy to drive safely. You may think...
Motorcyclists usually do not fare well in collisions on an interstate highway. A recent accident on I-485 near Moore’s Chapel Road demonstrates this unhappy truth. The incident A Charlotte man was riding his motorcycle on the outer loop of I-485 when he was caught in...
While auto accidents can happen without warning anywhere in Charlotte and across North Carolina, there are some roads that are more dangerous than others. Researchers, planners, legislators and activists are cognizant of the risks people face and strive to improve...
An accident fatality can be overwhelming for surviving family members who now must learn how to live without their loved one. In addition to the emotional pain and suffering they are likely experiencing, family members may also find it difficult to maintain stability...
Victims of retail slip-and-fall accidents may choose to bring a claim against store owners to recover medical expenses and other damages relating to the incident. As you and your attorney gather evidence to build your premises liability case, you should also consider...
While a career in truck driving has many advantages, reasonable hours are typically not one of them. Commercial truck drivers are often expected to spend long stretches of time on the road, often traveling across multiple states in just one trip. However, the long...
People who have been injured in a motor vehicle accident often wonder what a personal injury claim would be worth if they were to pursue one. This is a good question, and one that requires careful consideration if you want to find accountability and recover for the...
While people might not think of it, parking lots are very dangerous places. For one, in a parking lot, there is a lot of motor vehicle traffic. There is also plenty of foot or even bicycle traffic, meaning cars and pedestrians are in close quarters and can be involved...
The year 2020 was not the best for traffic safety on North Carolina’s roads. According to statistics compiled by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were just over 247,000 crashes reported on this state’s roads. While this was a decrease from the...
A routine shopping trip can end up with an avoidable injury. But property owners have the duty to prevent, fix or warn about hazards that can injured customers. These are some the steps store owners should take. Visual inspection Visual inspections can help prevent...
