Carolina Accident Attorney Blog

Over 100 Plane Crashes in South Carolina Since 2005

There have been 107 airplane crashes in South Carolina (SC). Some people have suggested that these wrecks may be due to the fact that some pilots do not have much experience and need less flight hours compared to commercial pilots. Are they right? Find out the answer by reading this article.

Amtrak Train Collides with Trailer Injures 13 in Mebane, North Carolina

Emily Mapp Brannon recently blogged about a train wreck in Mebane, North Carolina involving an Amtrak passenger train and a tractor-trailer carrying a heavy front-loader earth moving tractor. The trailer got stuck on the tracks and the locomotive slammed into the truck injuring 12 passengers and one crew member.

Sophia, North Carolina Truck Driver Airlifted After Train Wreck on Highway 311

Rick Shapiro, injury attorney, recently blogged about a Norfolk Southern train crash in Sophia, North Carolina located in the Triad. The driver, Gilbert York, was airlifted to Wake Forest Hospital for serious injuries following a railroad crossing collision with a Norfolk Southern train.

10 People Injured in Mecklenburg, NC Bus-Truck Crash

The Christian music group The Bowling Family was involved in a major bus-truck crash on Interstate 85 (I-85) in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (NC). Ten people suffered serious injuries as a result. To learn more, read this article.

Helicopter Accidents Can Lead to Serious Injuries

Helicopters naturally demand one’s attention simply by their distinctive “chop, chop, chop” sound. They are also very versatile, and can be safely operated and ridden in, for the most part. Read on to learn more about helicopters and how they are different from other aircraft.

Amtrak Crash Causes Serious Injuries and Possible Soil Contamination

The recent railroad crash between an Amtrak passenger car and a truck hauling a “low boy” trailer serves as a reminder that serious accidents can happen at any time, and can cause personal injury as well as contamination from hazardous materials. Do you know what to do if you should ever be involved in an accident like this? Read this article and find out.

SUV Driver Injures 11 Students after Slamming into Lenoir County, NC School Bus

Injury attorney Jim Lewis blogged recently about a serious rear-end collision involving an SUV and a Lenoir County, North Carolina middle school bus. At the time of the wreck there were 35 Woodington Middle School students on board and 11 kids were injured. The SUV driver was trapped inside his vehicle from the force of his crash.

Amtrak Train in North Carolina Slams Into Truck, 13 People Injured

This train-truck accident occurred at South Fifth and Center streets in Mebane, North Carolina (NC). At least 13 people suffered injuries. To learn more, check out this article.

Shattered: Study Reveals Glass Cockpits Don’t Improve Safety

Pilots need to be aware that a small plane with glass panels may present a higher risk of serious injury or death. The National Transportation Safety Board did a study which revealed that out of 125 airplane accidents, there were 39 lives lost. If you've suffered a serious injury from a plane crash, please contact our firm for a free case analysis. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.

3 Teen Girls Crossing Bridge Killed By Train

Emily Mapp Brannon wrote about a terrible train bridge accident that took the lives of three teens in Melbourne, Florida recently. Train accident fatalities are tragic and far too common due to the hazards of combining the danger of high speed railways in populated areas where people may be walking.Please contact us to discover how easy it is to get our proven attorney team working to get you a fair money settlement for your injury. If your health and safety were threatened by someone's carelessness in an accident, we would love the opportunity to fight for the results you want. Our office number is 1-800-752-0042.

School Bus Accident in Charlotte, N.C. Injured Twelve

Charlotte, North Carolina (N.C.) school bus was rear-ended by a truck injuring 11 students and its driver. The Mecklenburg County students were rushed to local hospitals. If you or a family member have been injured in a similar school bus wreck as a personal injury lawyer I can help. I promise to treat you like family, not like a number. Call me to see what I mean at 1-800-752-0042 and take a moment to review our firm's website filled with free consumer guides, articles, and videos.

School Bus Hit by Pickup Truck in Darlington, South Carolina

Accidents at intersections are, unfortunately, very common. Many drivers suffer serious injuries when a car fails to yield the right-of-way or neglects to stop at a stop sign. The accident in Darlington, SC is a prime example. If you've suffered an injury at an intersection accident, please give our firm a call so you can talk to a real attorney for free. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.

Ultra-Light Aircraft Crashes in Kernersville, North Carolina Injuring Pilot

Recently, Jim Lewis made a quick comment on the blog regarding a Kernersville, North Carolina (N.C.) ultralight aircraft accident. Being a pilot himself he is well versed in aviation accidents and aviation lawsuits. We promise to treat you like family, not like a number. Call us to see what we mean at 1-800-752-0042 and take a moment to review our website filled with free consumer guides, articles, and videos.

Two Lawsuits from Jet Crash Involving Celebrities DJ A.M. and Travis Barker Settle

If you're looking for information about airplane accidents and general aviation news, take a moment to view our web site. We have articles, blogs, and videos dedicated to this area of law. In addition, one of our attorneys is a licensed pilot, so we have a unique perspective on aviation accidents.

American Airlines Putting Lives at Risk with Poor Landings

91 people were injured after an American Airlines plane failed to land properly in Jamaica. Pilot fatigue may have played a role. To learn more, check out this blog, written by a licensed pilot (and attorney).

North Carolina Officials Want off the Top-15 Railroad Crossing Collisions List

North Carolina was recently ranked in the top-15 states for railroad crossing collisions. Transportation officials are examining their safety procedures to try and get the Tar Heel state off this list.

Tragic Amtrak Train Accident in North Carolina

An Amtrak train collided with a car and wound up killing a 5-year-old boy. There have been far too many fatal Amtrak train accidents this year. To learn more, please check out this blog.

Efland Police Determine Cause for Fatal Train Accident

Recently, my colleague, Jim Lewis, wrote an article about a fatal train accident that occurred in Efland, North Carolina (NC). A young woman and her 4-year old son were killed in that accident, and the woman’s infant daughter was seriously injured.

The Efland Police Department has been looking in to what led up to the death of Erin Lindsay-Calkins and her son. They’ve determined that the glare from the sun holds the most blame in this tragic case. According to a witness who lives by the train tracks in Efland, David Lee, “You're basically staring into the sun, and the way the [warning] lights are turned, you still can't see them because the sun is right in your face."

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is now investigating the accident themselves, and North Carolina (NC) officials have admitted that this tragic accident sheds a light on unsafe railroad crossings in the state. Currently, North Carolina is one of the 15 most dangerous states for railroad crossings.

Driving in to the sun can be extremely dangerous, especially near train tracks. The sun often blinds the driver; preventing them from being able to see if train warning lights are activated. There are a few measures you can take to improve your daytime vision. Be sure to wear sunglasses that properly shield from the rays of the sun anytime you are driving. You can also utilize your car’s sun visor. However, if you feel that the sun is blocking most of your vision, it is safer to pull over or drive against the glare of the sun.

 

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North Carolina in the Top-15 for Train Crossing Collisions

North Carolina had 69 car-train collisions in 2008. This number needs to go down.

Bus Wreck on Cedar Mountain, North Carolina Hospitalizes Fourteen People

A three-bus wreck took place in the mountains of western North Carolina near Greenville, SC, which sent fourteen people to four area hospitals last Friday afternoon.  The three buses were carrying students of Blythewood Middle School who were coming from the YMCA Camp Cedar Creek, NC.    According to the police, the three buses were heading along US 276 when the second bus hit the first, causing it to go off the right side of the road and hit a tree near Persimmon Ridge.

Apparently, the second bus had brake problems possibly due to overheating.  Deborah Kiser, one of the bus drivers was among those taken for treatment, but the extent of her injuries was still unknown.    Three children and four adults were taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital for possible minor injuries. Three of the bus accident victims were much younger and were taken to St. Francis Pediactric Hospital but information on their condition was not released by the hospital spokesperson. 

As a legal matter, a bus accident occurs when a bus is involved in an event or combination of events that causes harm such as property damage, personal injury and/or death. According to recent data published by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 22.4 percent of bus crashes involved a collision with another motor vehicle. Another 25.8 percent involved collisions with stationary objects and other non-motorized objects; a whopping 51.7 percent involved incidents where no collision occurred, such as rollovers. Most of these accidents involved an element of negligence, frequently corresponding to a traffic law violation.

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Two Children Killed in Tragic Amtrak Accident in North Carolina

This blog examines a terrible Amtrak train accident where two children were killed after a train slammed into an SUV carrying the two children and their mother.

Amtrak Train Hits and Kills Two People in North Carolina

This blog examines a tragic Amtrak train accident which resulted in two deaths in North Carolina (NC).

Miley Cyrus Will Perform In North Carolina Despite Deadly Tour Bus Crash

A fatal bus accident on I-85 in Virginia left a bus driver dead and delayed the Miley Cyrus tour that was headed to Greensboro, North Carolina. The cause of the fatal bus accident is still under investigation.

Tragic Train Accident in Hardeeville Leaves Four Dead

Injured in a train accident? You need to contact us right away. Our attorneys understand this area of injury law and have over 100 years of combined legal experience. Give us a call at 1-800-752-0042 for a free, confidential consultation.

Two School Bus Accidents Leave 12 People Injured in Greenville County

This blog examines a serious accident in Greenville County resulting in 12 people suffering injuries.