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Read our latest blogs about North Carolina and South Carolina accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall, wrongful death and brain injury cases.  If you have sustained a serious injury resulting from an accident, medical malpractice or nursing home abuse, a Carolina accident attorney from our office can help you.


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Attorneys Licensed in NC and South Carolina (SC) with Office in Elizabeth City, NC   



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2/21/2012
James Lewis
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East Carolina University Bus Driver Charged in Accident That Injured Five

A multivehicle wreck near East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, saw a bus push a car into a truck.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

2/13/2012
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5 Injured in Accident with ECU Bus

The bus driver has been charged after failing to stop in time to avoid the collision.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

1/18/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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SC School Bus Driver Charged for Causing Accident That Injured 10 Students

The bus operator is facing a charge of failing to yield after a January 17, 2012, crash in Easley, South Carolina.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

12/9/2011
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Child Injured in SC School Bus Crash Involving Car and Tractor-Trailer

The wreck saw the car rear-end the bus and hit the truck head-on. The at-fault driver has been charged with illegally passing the bus in a school zone.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

11/26/2011
Jim Lewis
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Truck Hits NC Bus, Injuring Several Students

Contact a personal injury lawyer for a free, no-hassle consultation if you or a loved one hase been injured in a Carolina truck accident.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

11/15/2011
Kevin Duffan
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Two Charter Bus Accidents in One Week Raise Safety Fears

A bus carrying North Carolina students in Virginia wrecked on I-85, and another bus hit a guardrail in Ohio during Nov. 12-19, 2011.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

10/28/2011
Randy Appleton
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NC School Bus Accident Leaves Two Students Injured

Two high school students were injured when a car hit their school bus In Deep Run, NC.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

10/27/2011
Jim Lewis
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Man Killed in North Carolina Plane Accident

A second person was also seriously injured when the Florida-registered experimental aircraft crashed in a soybean field in Lexington, NC, on October 24, 2011.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

8/13/2011
Jim Lewis
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FAA Postpones Rules Requiring More Rest, Shorter Hours for Cargo and Charter Pilots

Federal rules limiting workdays to no more than 13 hours and requiring 9 hours of rest between flying shifts had been set to take effect August 1, 2011.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

8/4/2011
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Jeep Stopped on Tracks Causes SC Railroad Crossing Accident That Injured Three

The collision in Goose Creek, South Carolina, occurred when vehicle traffic had a green light and the crossing gates came down at the same time.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

6/30/2011
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Driver Dead and Two Dozen Passengers Injured with Discount Bus Line Hit Tractor Trailer

Discount bus hit tractor trailer, killing the bus driver and injuring two dozen passengers. If you or a loved one suffers injuries or death in a bus wreck, please contact a personal injury lawyer at our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

6/6/2011
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Medevac Crews Save Lives, Too Often at Risk of Their Own

Pilots and medical personnel on air ambulances provide essential life-saving services, but also face the highest fatality rate of members of any profession.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

6/1/2011
Rick Shapiro
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North Carolina-based SkyExpress Bus Crash Results in 4 Dead, at Least 50y Injured

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued the tour bus company an order limiting its ability to provide interstate transportation services.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

5/25/2011
Rick Shapiro
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Pickup Driver Charged in School Bus Crash That Injured 31 Students

A pickup driver is facing reckless driving charges after hitting a school bus. Read more from our North Carolina (NC) personal injury attorneys.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

5/17/2011
Rick Shapiro
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Four Students Injured in Wilmington, NC School Bus Crash

A pickup driver was charged after hitting a school bus, injuring students. Read more from our North Carolina (NC) personal injury attorneys.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

5/11/2011
Jim Lewis
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Seven Charlotte, North Carolina Children Injured as SUV Rear-Ends School Bus

Our esteemed colleague, James Lewis, recently blogged about a school bus wreck in Charlotte, NC that injured 7 students as an SUV crashed into their rear end.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

5/11/2011
Jim Lewis
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Two Men Die in Onslow County, North Carolina Plane Crash

Jim Lewis recently blogged about two men that dies in an Onslow County, North Carolina plane crash. Jim shares with us his perspective as a pilot and a lawyer

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

3/22/2011
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Mini Train Derailment Killed Young Boy, Injured Others

A mini train derailed at Cleveland Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina (SC). A young boy died as a result. To learn more, read this blog.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

3/10/2011
Kevin Duffan
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NC School Bus Rear Ends 2 Cars

Bus driver rear-ends three cars in Swansboro, North Carolina (NC). Two people taken to hospital as a result. If you would like us to evaluate your bus accident claim, please contact our firm for a free, no-hassle consultation. If the line is busy, please continue calling so we can evaluate your case. Our number is 1-800-752-0042.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

2/25/2011
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Pamlico County, North Carolina School Bus Wreck Injures at Least 9 Students

John C. recently blogged about a terrible school bus wreck in NC that injured at least 9 Pamlico County students when a commercial box truck rear-ended them in Reelsboro, North Carolina. If you want a no-cost call with an experienced lawyer specializing in auto accident cases against insurance companies, please contact our law firm toll free at 800-752-0042.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

2/16/2011
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Train Strikes Car with Passenger inside in Hickory, North Carolina

A Hickory, North Carolina man is in critical condition after a train hit the car he was in early Sunday morning. It happened just before 2:30 a.m. at the Union Square crossing at 2nd St. and Main Ave NW in Hickory. The 2010 Dodge Challenger being driven by Cedric Genwright of Lenoir was stopped on the tracks when the train hit it.

Genwright and two of his passengers were able to make it out of the vehicle before the train hit, but Antonio Poston got stuck inside.  The train hit the same side of the car that Poston was sitting on.Poston was taken to Frye Regional Medical Center for his injuries and was later transferred to Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center.

At last check Poston was in critical but stable condition. Police are still investigating this case. Charges are pending at this point.



Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

2/16/2011
Randy Appleton
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4 Kids Injured as Garbage Truck Collides with School Bus in Garner, North Carolina

Recently, in Garner, North Carolina (N.C.) a Wake County school bus was involved in a wreck during its normal morning route.  A garbage truck collided with a bus at the intersection of Creech and Old Garner roads, Garner police said. The bus was headed to Timber Drive Elementary School, Wake County public schools' spokesman Greg Thomas said.

Four of the children on the bus were taken to a nearby hospital after complaining of neck and back pain. They have since been released. The remaining 24 children were taken to school. The cause of the wreck remains under investigation

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

1/17/2011
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Two Injured in OBX Charter Boat Accident in North Carolina (NC)

Have you or a loved one been injured on a boat or other mass transit? If so, call us today at 1-800-752-0042 for a free consultation. In addition, please take a moment to review our in-depth library articles on airplane, train, bus, and boat wrecks.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

1/7/2011
Jim Lewis
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Planes' Emergency Crash Beacons Need More Frequent Inspections, NTSB Says

If you or a family member has been injured in a plane crash, you need a lawyer with a proven record to get the best results from your claim. While not all cases meet our criteria, call us at (800) 752-0042. If we accept yours, we guarantee we will make it as easy as possible for you to focus on your health while we get the settlement or verdict you deserve.

Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)



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