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Traffic on Interstate 85 (I-85) in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) was running smoothly until a tire fell off a tractor-trailer. From that point, havoc ensued. As a result of the loose tire on I-85, the drivers of a Hyundai and Pacifica slammed on their brakes. This caused a tractor trailer to slam into the back of these two cars. Two tractor trailers then rear ended each other. They pushed the first tractor trailer into the concrete median wall which pinned in a Ford Explorer and a Chevy Malibu, according to wbtv.com.
In total, three tractor trailer trucks and eight sedans were involved in this NC wreck. As a result, five people suffered injuries.
Police plan to file charges against the driver of the truck whose tire fell from the vehicle. Truck drivers must understand that even the slightest error can have serious ramifications.
But the cause of this major I-85 crash illustrates the importance for any driver who decides to haul an item on their truck, minivan, SUV, or compact car to be cautious and vigilant. If an item, like a trailer or tire, becomes loose on the middle of a busy highway, the consequences can be devastating.
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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a law firm whose attorneys focus on injury and accident law and we have experience handling wrongful death cases. We serve every area of North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, Nags Head and the western mountains, as well as all the cities and counties in between. In South Carolina, we cover the state from Myrtle Beach and Charleston to Orangeburg, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill, Darlington, Aiken, Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg.
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and listed in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Our North Carolina injury law firm has also been named one of the Best Injury Law Firms in North Carolina for personal injury plaintiffs since 2010 by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, our firm has the highest rating of AV from national lawyer ranking organization Martindale-Hubbell. That means we have a reputation for demonstrating preeminent legal skill.
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