North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Statesville, NC (March 4, 2021) – On Thursday morning, March 4, a serious truck accident took place on a highway in Statesville.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the accident occurred in the southbound lanes of I-77. A disabled vehicle was on the shoulder of the road while a wrecker was pulled over giving assistance to the vehicle. All of a sudden, a box truck went into the left lane of traffic to avoid striking the wrecker and struck a Chevrolet Malibu.
Due to the accident, the box truck then veered over and crashed into a tractor-trailer. This caused the tractor-trailer to jackknife across both lanes of traffic.
One person, who has not yet been identified, was taken to Davis Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
The driver of the wrecker, identified as Jeb Pemberton, was charged with impeding the flow of traffic. The driver of the box truck, identified as Terry Wayne Campbell, was charged with failing to reduce his speed to avoid an accident.
The investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in North Carolina
Tractor-trailers are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, which means that the accidents that involve these vehicles can be incredibly catastrophic. It also means that many people will become injured or even killed as a result of these accidents. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., over 110,000 people were injured in truck accidents. North Carolina is no stranger to these horrific accidents that sometimes take place in the blink of an eye. If you have been hurt in a truck accident, it is important that you seek the help of an accident attorney as soon as possible.
Being injured in a North Carolina truck accident can be a scary and concerning aspect of your life. Truck accidents can be incredibly complex, especially because truck drivers are expected to follow certain regulations and many parties could be to blame for these accidents. For instance, a trucking company, manufacturer, or even a cargo loader could be to blame for a truck accident depending on the circumstances. Because there are many uncertainties involved in these collisions, it is essential that you speak with a Charlotte personal injury attorney who has your best interests in mind.
Our Charlotte accident attorneys at Maurer Law are here to assist you after you have been hurt in an accident that is not your fault. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for their role in your accident. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for aspects like medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, therapy costs, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Charlotte at (844) 817-8058 to find out what options are available for you at this time.
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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.