Truck accidents are easily the most deadly crashes on North Carolina highways. The sheer size and potential for jack-knifing when accidents occur makes them particularly catastrophic mishaps. Standard automobiles and SUVs cannot provide ample protection when...
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
How evidence at the crash scene helps to determine fault
Law enforcement officers are not alone in their investigation at the scene of a vehicle crash.If you are the accident victim, your legal team will look for evidence at the crash site that helps determine who was at fault. Going right to workAmong the first steps for a...
North Carolina fatal car accident blamed on negligence
When businesses are located along the side of busy highways, the occupants of vehicles pulling into or out of their driveways are at risk for accidents. If another motorist in the vicinity is not paying attention, that negligence can cause a collision that results in...
Cause of North Carolina fatal accident still unknown
Only those who have suffered the tragic loss of loved one during the holidays would understand the unfathomable grief associated with such incidents. When a fatal accident in North Carolina was the cause of a family member's death, the sorrow is intensified. When the...
Inexperience and speed probably caused fatal accident
Many North Carolina teens are excited when they pass their tests to obtain valid drivers' licenses for the first time. Getting behind the wheel of a car as a young driver is considered a milestone event and often cause for celebration among family and friends. As most...
Charges pending in North Carolina fatal car accident
Road awareness and driver alertness are equally crucial toward maintaining a safe roadway environment for all motorists. All it takes is for one North Carolina driver to become momentarily distracted behind the wheel for tragedy to strike when a fatal car accident...
Witness shocked at North Carolina fatal accident wreckage
A woman taking a morning stroll along a North Carolina road never expected to witness a tragedy that day. She said she's never before witnessed anything so devastating in all her life. The wreckage she saw was debris from a fatal accident that involved two vehicles.It...
North Carolina crash might have been caused by negligent driver
Whether one is traveling alone or with a car full of passengers, the person behind the wheel is expected to operate his or her vehicle in as safe a manner as possible. A negligent driver can cause an accident, which can be tragic if someone is injured or killed....
Fatal car accident leaves North Carolina community grieving
It is the responsibility of motor vehicle operators to act according to the highest level of safety standards and applicable traffic laws when navigating the nation's roadways. Negligent acts such as speeding or failing to obey traffic signals can lead to...
Fatal car accident brings tragedy to North Carolina roadway
An incident involving two motor vehicles occurred on a recent Monday in North Carolina. The fatal car accident left a tragedy in its wake. Alcohol consumption was suspected to be a leading factor in the tragic collision that might otherwise have been prevented.It was...