Pedestrian hit and killed by pick-up truck in Winston-Salem, NC

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Rick is a Carolina injury attorney who handles car accidents, medical malpractice, FELA, wrongful death, etc.

2/18/2012
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Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Pickup Truck in Winston-Salem, NC

According to WFMY News, a man was struck and killed by a pickup traveling on New Walkerton Road in Winston-Salem, NC just before 7 pm on February 17, 2012. The victim was attempting to cross the street. Initially transported to the hospital, he later died from his injuries. My deepest sympathies go out to the family of the victim.

As of this time, no charges have been filed against the driver, but the investigation is still ongoing. If it is found that the driver was negligent in his actions, the family of the victim may want to contact an experienced North Carolina wrongful death attorney to discuss their options regarding filing a wrongful death claim.

There may be many reasons that the driver could be found negligent in this situation. Driving while distracted by talking or texting on a phone, being impaired by alcohol or drugs, being drowsy or falling asleep at the wheel or simply not paying attention could all be reasons for which a wrongful death claim could be viable.

While receiving a monetary settlement could never adequately compensate for the loss of a loved one, the family of the victim is still entitled to receive compensation for their physical loss and emotional suffering. My colleagues and I strive to make the process as easy and painless as possible when assisting clients in wrongful death claims.

To learn more about wrongful death claims in North Carolina, please read this free report written by a wrongful death attorney.

MK

Category: Wrongful Death

Labels: attorney North Carolina pedestrian Personal Injury pickup truck wrongful death

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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