Sometimes we just do not get a good night’s sleep. Maybe we are pulling an all-nighter at work, are up all night with a crying baby or simply have insomnia. Still, we must continue on the next day as tired as we are. Some people will make the risky decision during...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What is driver negligence?
Many car accidents in North Carolina are caused by the irresponsible or negligent actions of a driver. Motor vehicle accident victims can file a negligence claim against the driver responsible for the accident to recover damages. A negligence claim involves proving...
Driver arrested in deadly motorcycle collision
A motorcyclist is dead after a car hit him last Friday morning on Fairview Road in Charlotte. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, the accident occurred when the passenger car travelling eastbound on Fairview Road struck the motorcyclist while making a left...
Distracted driving causes thousands of injuries each year
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), just under 19 percent of North Carolina motor vehicle accidents (over 53,500 accidents) in 2019 involved a driver who was distracted behind the wheel. These North Carolina distracted driving...
What role does fault play in my car accident claim?
As we head out to our daily commute in the Charlotte area, our minds are generally on the workday ahead in the morning or our home life in the evening. We certainly do not expect that we will be involved in a car crash during our daily. Sadly, some people in North...
Local politician’s family injured in auto accident at bus stop
In Charlotte and throughout North Carolina, auto accidents can happen without warning and impact anyone regardless of age, employment and social standing. These collisions come about for many reasons including drivers who are under the influence, distractions,...
Proving pain and suffering in your car accident case
A car accident can take a massive financial toll on you and your family. Medical expenses and lost wages can affect you for a long time to come, perhaps rocking your financial stability down to its core. But as challenging as dealing with these financial losses can...
Can you sue a truck company for your accident injuries?
Truck accidents occur all the time in the Charlotte area. The sad truth is that many people who are involved in these wrecks suffer serious, oftentimes life-changing injuries. Recovering from one of these wrecks certainly isn’t easy, as victims usually have to cope...
What are some common causes of motorcycle accidents?
People in Charlotte are enjoying the summer months as they spend time with family and friends. One nice part of the summer season is the weather, and some people choose to spend a pleasant, sunny day on their motorcycle. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are prone to being...
Can an accident reconstruction support your car accident case?
A lot of car accidents are pretty straightforward. One car runs a red light, slamming into another. Or an intoxicated driver swerves into oncoming traffic thereby causing a head-on collision. In these instances, it can seem relatively easy to prove liability. But not...