North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Asheville, NC (January 31, 2021) – Around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night, January 31, a firetruck accident took place on a highway in Asheville.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-26 around the area of Long Shoals Road. For reasons that are not yet known, the driver of a firetruck lost control of their vehicle, causing it to overturn with multiple fire crews inside.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene of the accident. Multiple crew members on the firetruck were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries but are expected to be okay.
The roadway was blocked in multiple lanes for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released. The investigation continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in North Carolina
Truck accidents are known for being some of the most horrific accidents that occur on our roads. In just one year’s time in the U.S., over 110,000 people were injured as a result of truck accidents. These accidents happen due to many different reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and more. Because trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, they are capable of causing the most catastrophic damages in the event of an accident.
Being injured in a North Carolina truck accident can impact your life in many ways, especially on physical and financial levels. Some of the most devastating injuries that result from these accidents include spinal cord injuries, TBIs, broken bones, and even death in the worst cases. Truck drivers are known for being some of the safest drivers on our roads but this does not mean that all truck accidents will be avoided. If you have been hurt in one of these accidents, it is important that you seek the help of a personal injury attorney in North Carolina immediately.
Our attorneys at Maurer Law have diligently assisted those injured in truck accidents over the years. These accidents can be incredibly complex and life-altering. Many parties could be to blame for these accidents including truck drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, and more. If you have been injured in a truck accident, it is important that you act quickly to retain your rights. Please do not hesitate to contact a North Carolina accident attorney at (844) 817-8058 to find out how we can help you.
Notes: Maurer Law has a team of writers who utilize outside, as well as, secondary sources in the creation of these accident news posts. Some of these sources include but are not limited to local and state news reports, local and state police reports and bulletins, various social media platforms, and first-hand accounts of the injury accidents that occur in North Carolina from eyewitnesses. Our team has not independently verified the facts and information relayed in this post. If you locate any information that is not correct, please contact our firm right away and we will change the story to reflect the most accurate information available. If you would prefer that the story be removed from our site, please let us know, and will do our best to accommodate you.
Disclaimers: Our firm writes these stories in an effort to alert drivers in North Carolina about the dangers associated with driving in hopes that they will take additional precautions when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. We do not write these posts as a solicitation for business. None of the information provided in these posts should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photograph used in this post is not representative of the actual accident scene.