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Tips on preventing ejection from the vehicle in case of a crash
We trust that, when we buckle up in a car, it’s about keeping safer in case of an accident. When the safety systems – especially seat belts – work properly, we avoid what too often become devastating injuries. But these types of failures do occur. No one wants to be in a catastrophic accident that throws driver or passengers from the car. Some crashes are so violent, however, that it’s impossible to stay in the vehicle. There are some things to do to help prevent ejections during a crash, and please make a habit of the following behaviors every time you get into anything on wheels.
The role of a personal representative in a wrongful death suit explained [Interview]
In this video, personal injury lawyer Bill Coats talks about what the personal representative's role and responsibilities are in wrongful death claims. His advice? Hire an attorney to bring forth any claims for negligence. An attorney is the person best equipped with the legal knowledge and credentials to file the correct documents in court in a timely fashion.
The best and most experienced personal injury lawyer will be the best advocate for the personal representative and other beneficiaries on the claim. It's critical to hire someone who has the knowledge and skills to reach the best and highest settlement. This is how to recoup financial losses both past and future due to accidents from someone else's negligence.
Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Charlotte and across Mecklenburg County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this vast region.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Charlotte. These regions popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the Charlotte area.
As mass transit systems grow across Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, bus accidents occur regularly. When a bus crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of bus accidents in Charlotte
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over the past 10 years:
The number of buses involved in fatal crashes decreased from 274 to 251, an 8% drop;
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Charlotte region. Go to the Transportation Choices Alliance site to learn more about biking in Charlotte.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Los Angeles region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
The size and speed of trains brings death and destruction to anyone and anything in their path. The main forms of train accidents are train derailments, train and pedestrian accidents, and train and car accidents.
To learn about train accidents in Charlotte, go to the Federal Railroad Administration site.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, from 2013 to 2014, deaths increased from 560 to 610, an 8.9% increase, injuries increased from 2,620 to 2,678, a 2.2% increase and the total number of accidents increased from 4,062 to 4,064, a 0.05% increase. Where the cause of death was known, 78% of fatal boating accident victims drowned; of those drowning victims, 84% were not wearing a life jacket.
Truckers are a growing motorist group using North Carolina’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in the Charlotte region. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Charlotte
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by: