If someone causes you to suffer an injury while they are on the job, then you may have a claim against their employer for compensation. Like many states, North Carolina recognizes a legal doctrine called vicarious liability. This doctrine says that an employer can be held liable for the torts…
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Winston-Salem, NC – One Injured in Rollover Accident on US-52
Winston-Salem, NC (December 17, 2020) – Around 5:41 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, December 17, one person was injured in a rollover accident on a major highway. According to Winston-Salem Police, the accident took place on US-52 around the area of I-40. Though few details have been released, police…
Winston-Salem, NC – One Killed Fatal Truck Accident on I-40
Winston-Salem, NC (December 16, 2020) – Around 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning, December 16, one person was killed in a fatal truck accident. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the accident took place on I-40 around the area of Union Cross Road in Winston-Salem. Numerous collisions occurred on…
Asheville, NC – One Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Brevard Rd
Asheville, NC (December 15, 2020) – Around 7 p.m. on Monday night, December 14, one person was killed in a fatal pedestrian crash in Asheville. According to local officials, the accident occurred on Brevard Road. A pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was struck while crossing the road in…
Charlotte, NC – Car Accident at Runnymede Ln and Lacie Ln Intersection
Charlotte, NC (December 14, 2020) – Around 11:51 a.m. on Monday morning, December 14, a car accident occurred at a Charlotte intersection. Few details have been released but Charlotte officials confirmed that the accident took place at the intersection of Runnymede Lane and Lacie Lane. Police have confirmed that the…
Charlotte, NC – Hit-and-Run Accident at Arrowood Rd Intersection
Charlotte, NC (December 13, 2020) – Around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday evening, December 13, a hit-and-run accident occurred in Charlotte. According to Charlotte officials, the accident took place at the intersection of Savoy Corporate Drive and West Arrowood Road when two vehicles collided with one another. One of the vehicles…
Charlotte, NC – Car Accident at Albemarle Rd and Central Ave
Charlotte, NC (December 12, 2020) – Around 5:55 p.m. on the evening of Friday, December 11, a car accident occurred at a Charlotte intersection. Charlotte officials confirmed that the accident took place at the intersection of Albemarle Road and Central Avenue. Though few details have been released, it is believed…
The Last Clear Chance Doctrine Can Be a Defense To Contributory Negligence in North Carolina
If someone is careless and causes an accident that results in injuries, you can bring a negligence action against them to recover compensation. One of the biggest issues in your case might be whether you also were careless at the time of the accident. Sometimes there are situations where both…
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…
Charlotte, NC – Hit-and-Run Crash at Conference Dr and Idlewild Rd
Charlotte, NC (December 10, 2020) – Around 10:35 p.m. on the night of Wednesday night, December 9, a hit-and-run crash occurred at an intersection in Charlotte. Charlotte officials confirmed that the crash took place at the intersection of Conference Drive and Idlewild Road when two vehicles collided with one another.…