Truck Accidents
Understanding North Carolina’s Contributory Negligence Law in Car and Truck Accidents
Contributory negligence is a legal principle in North Carolina that essentially states if a person is even slightly at fault (1% or more) for an accident that caused them harm, they cannot recover damages from other parties who were primarily responsible for the incident. North Carolina is one of the few U.S. states that still…
Read MoreTruck Driver Inexperience Poses a Safety Risk
Tractor-trailer accidents remain a serious safety risk in our region. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles found that there were nearly 10,000 commercial truck accidents reported statewide in 2020 alone. As a consequence of their immense size, tractor-trailer accidents are far more likely to result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Safe operation of a…
Read MoreHow Improperly Loaded Trailers Contribute to Truck Accidents in North Carolina
Commercial truck accidents happen every day in our state. The aftermath of these collisions can be catastrophic and deadly. According to data from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), there were more than 10,000 semi-truck crashes reported in the state in the most recent year with comprehensive data. While large truck collisions happen for…
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