Charlotte, NC
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Sun, 10/11/2015Complete Union County, NC accident reports and news.
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Charlotte, NCAccidents in Union County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Union County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Union County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Union County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Charlotte, NC
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Fri, 07/10/2015Charlotte, NC
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Mon, 12/08/2014A Union County school bus driver died Monday after a collision with a garbage truck in Waxhaw. The crash occurred around 3 p.m. on New Town Road near Waxhaw Indian Trail Road when the driver of the garbage truck crossed the center line on a curve and collided with bus #334 head-on.
Charlotte, NC
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Tue, 10/14/2014One person was injured following an ultralight airplane crash in Union County, North Carolina. The incident occured Tuesday, October 14 on East Brief Road in Fairview. The pilot was the only person on board and was taken to CMC Main in Charlotte.
Charlotte, NC
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Wed, 11/19/2014Sgt. Jeffrey Greene, a Union County deputy, was stopped in his patrol car in a turn lane at an intersection when a tractor-trailer rolled over onto the car in a freak accident. The incident happened at about 7:30 a.m. on Highway 74 in Monroe.
Charlotte, NC
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Sat, 05/31/2014A 17-year-old high school senior was killed after her Jeep flipped after going off the side of the road in Monroe.
Charlotte, NC
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Tue, 04/15/2014One person was taken to the hospital after a transfer truck slammed into a Monroe pharmacy Wednesday.
The wreck happened at the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Highway 74 at S Sutherland Avenue just after 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Charlotte, NC
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Tue, 03/11/2014Troopers with the NC Highway Patrol say one person was killed in a vehicle crash in Union County Wednesday afternoon.
The incident was reported at 5:27 p.m. on Rocky River Road South, according to the NC Highway Patrol.
Charlotte, NC
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Mon, 01/13/2014Emergency officials are on the scene of a fatal accident in Union County, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
The accident happened just before 4 p.m. on Monroe-Ansonville Road near the intersection of Trull Hinson Road, just north of the town of Wingate.