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Tractor-Trailer Driving Too Fast on I-85

Tractor-Trailer Driving Too Fast on I-85

I-85 Accident Details According to a recent article published by WBTV.com, on Monday, March 21, a tractor-trailer drove off I-85 and rolled down and embankment near Exit 20 in Gastonia,

back pain after a car accident

Back Pain After a Car Accident

Back injuries are some of the most common car accident injuries. After an auto accident, it’s important to know the symptoms to watch out for and the next steps to take.

Women more likely to be injured in car accidents

Women More Likely to be Injured in Car Accidents

The University of Virginia’s Center for Applied Biomechanics recently published a study that found women wearing seat-belts in the front seat were 73 percent more likely to be injured in

Trucking Accident with a $21 Million Verdict

Trucking Accident with a $21 Million Verdict

In just four short days, a jury trial ended with a $21 million verdict against Cypress Insurance Company for wrongful death in a fatal trucking accident. The family of Kip

Growing Debate Over Driverless Cars

Growing Debate Over Driverless Cars

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are discussing government recommendations and company policies prohibiting drivers from using smartphones while operating automatic driving

Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?

Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?

According to the 2018 Georgia Governor’s Office for Highway Safety report, large truck accidents accounted for over 13,000 accidents and 187 fatalities. If you are one of those unlucky people

distracted driving and texting

Hurt By Distracted Driver With Head Up His Apps?™

Many motorists spend more time looking at their cell phones than paying attention to the road. Between texting, emailing, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and numerous other apps, cell phones offer

rear end car accident

Rear End Car Accidents: What You Need to Know

We’ve all been there. You’re driving down the road on a rainy Monday morning, already late for work. The driver behind you is bombarded with distractions – a screaming toddler,

Pedestrians killed in traffic accidents.

Pedestrians Killed in Traffic Accidents

In recent years the number of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents has greatly increased. According to the CDC and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there is one pedestrian death

What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

“What is my personal injury case worth?” According to personal injury attorneys, this is the most asked question. Unfortunately, the answer is not so clear-cut. HS Law says that a

back pain after a car accident

Back Pain After a Car Accident

Back injuries are some of the most common car accident injuries. After an auto accident, it’s important to know the symptoms to watch out for and the next steps to take.

Women more likely to be injured in car accidents

Women More Likely to be Injured in Car Accidents

The University of Virginia’s Center for Applied Biomechanics recently published a study that found women wearing seat-belts in the front seat were 73 percent more likely to be injured in

Trucking Accident with a $21 Million Verdict

Trucking Accident with a $21 Million Verdict

In just four short days, a jury trial ended with a $21 million verdict against Cypress Insurance Company for wrongful death in a fatal trucking accident. The family of Kip

Growing Debate Over Driverless Cars

Growing Debate Over Driverless Cars

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are discussing government recommendations and company policies prohibiting drivers from using smartphones while operating automatic driving

Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?

Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?

According to the 2018 Georgia Governor’s Office for Highway Safety report, large truck accidents accounted for over 13,000 accidents and 187 fatalities. If you are one of those unlucky people

distracted driving and texting

Hurt By Distracted Driver With Head Up His Apps?™

Many motorists spend more time looking at their cell phones than paying attention to the road. Between texting, emailing, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and numerous other apps, cell phones offer

rear end car accident

Rear End Car Accidents: What You Need to Know

We’ve all been there. You’re driving down the road on a rainy Monday morning, already late for work. The driver behind you is bombarded with distractions – a screaming toddler,

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