Charlotte, NC (April 15, 2021) – A 22-year-old woman was killed after colliding with a tractor-trailer in Charlotte on Monday, April 12. The fatal accident occurred in Lincoln County at around 3:35 p.m. that afternoon. Local reports revealed that the collision happened on NC-18 near NC-27. Reports from Highway Patrol…
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Charlotte, NC – Two Killed in Fatal House Fire on Latchington Ct
Charlotte, NC (February 1, 2021) – On Monday morning, February 1, two people were killed in a fatal house fire in Charlotte. According to officials, the fire broke out at a home in Latchington Court. Fire crews arrived at the scene to find the house fully engulfed in flames and…
Greensboro, NC – Angela Haith Fatally Struck on Burlington Rd
Greensboro, NC (January 10, 2021) – A woman was killed after being involved in a deadly hit-and-run collision in Greensboro on Saturday, January 9. Local reports revealed that the deadly pedestrian accident occurred at the 3513 block of Burlington Road at around 12:28 a.m. According to local sources, Donald Bruton…
Huntersville, NC – Fatal Bus Crash at Beatties Ford Rd Intersection
Huntersville, NC (December 11, 2020) – Around 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning, December 11, a fatal bus crash occurred at an intersection in Huntersville. According to officials, the accident took place at the intersection of Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road and Beatties Ford Road. Police stated that CMW bus #135 and a…
Greensboro, NC – Mickey Ruiz-Vivar Killed in Fatal Collision on I-85
Greensboro, NC (November 25, 2020) – Police confirmed that one person was charged for a fatal collision that took place on a Greensboro highway. Police confirmed that the accident took place on I-85 in Greensboro when 21-year-old Mickey Jason Ruiz-Vivar was driving his Chevrolet Corvette and collided with a second…
Kannapolis, NC – Fatal Accident on I-85 Near Old Beatty Ford Rd
Kannapolis, NC (November 23, 2020) – After 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, November 22, a fatal accident took place on a highway in Kannapolis. According to Rowan County officials, the accident took place in the southbound lanes of I-85 around the area of Old Beatty Ford Road. Police confirmed that…
Charlotte, NC – One Person Killed in Fatal Collision on I-77
Charlotte, NC (November 20, 2020) – Around 4 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, one person was killed in a fatal collision in Charlotte. According to police, the accident took place in the southbound lanes of I-77 around the area of Sunset Road. The exact circumstances of the accident are not…
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Wrongful Death Scooter Claim Based on Government Immunity Doctrine
When you lose a loved one as the result of another party’s carelessness or recklessness, you can bring a wrongful death claim against the person or company that caused the death to recover compensation. This is often one of the most traumatic experiences that a family or individual will experience…
North Carolina Appellate Court Denies Plaintiff’s Wrongful Death Claim in Job Site Tractor Accident Fatality
There are few things more devastating in life than suddenly and unexpectedly losing a loved one as the result of another person’s carelessness or recklessness. At Maurer Law, we provide compassionate and diligent legal representation to families who have lost a loved one in this manner. Although few things can…
North Carolina Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Fraternity in Wrongful Death Case Involving Hazing Allegations
In a few short months, freshmen will be heading to college to begin a new chapter of their lives. For some, this may involve joining a fraternity or sorority. Although many of these organizations provide members with a sense of community, support, and other benefits during their college careers, some…