Accidents in North Carolina that involve large vehicles, like trucks, can be disastrous. Truck accidents often cause death simply because of their sheer size. Commercial vehicle drivers need to follow the same procedure as private vehicle drivers when it comes to accidents. If a person dies because of an accident, or there is estimated damage of $1,000 or more, North Carolina law requires that the police are notified immediately.
Man charged with hit and run in fatal Raleigh pedestrian accident
Hold a negligent driver accountable after a Raleigh car crash
Many Raleigh, North Carolina residents may know that negligent driving is one of the major reasons behind motor vehicle accidents. This negligence not only results in vehicle damage but also injures, and sometimes kills, the occupants of other vehicles involved in an accident. Negligent drivers cause many people to believe that city roads are no longer safe for pedestrians or bicyclists or even other motorists, whether in a car or on a motorcycle.
How can North Carolina motorcyclists avoid crashes?
When a motorcyclist is involved in an accident with a bigger vehicle, the risks of injuries and fatalities are increased; as a result, taking all possible precautions while riding a motorcycle is extremely important. In order to help motorcyclists throughout the state, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has issued a Motorcyclists' Handbook that not only tells a rider how to avert crashes, but also provides plenty of other information that can be useful in a number of situations.
Bus driver facing charges after fatal accident in North Carolina
Usually, when two vehicles of unequal sizes collide in an accident, the extent of damages that the smaller vehicle is likely to sustain is much greater. For that reason, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are always at a greater risk of injuries and even death. One such recent accident, which involved a bus and a sports utility vehicle, occurred in Highway 70 near North Carolina 581.
