North Carolina Car Accident Attorney Blog

A 2-ton box truck driving too fast around a bend in the road crashed into a school bus that was stopped with its red lights flashing. Fortunately for the student waiting to board, the bus driver saw the oncoming truck and did not open the doors, preventing the student from boarding. That student told police he saw the bus propelled forward 40 feet as he was nearing the bus to board.

Sixteen of the students onboard were rushed to Carolina East Medical Center.

Police have charged the truck driver, Sidney Roundtree, with No Operator's License and Unsafe Movement.

All drivers have a duty to maintain an appropriate speed for the conditions, to look out, and to follow the rules of the road.

A North Carolina tractor-trailer truck accident claimed 5 lives Sunday night. The driver of the tractor-trailer, Roumen Velkov, has been charged with 4 counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of assault inflicting serious bodily injury.

According to North Carolina State Highway Patrol, traffic in I26 had been stopped due to a prior accident involving a dump truck. Velkov, driving a tractor-trailer truck, never hit his brakes and evidently plowed full speed into 3 stationary vehicle, propelling them into an additional 6 stationary vehicles, much like an accordion. One car was even dragged by the tractor-trailer across the median where it finally came to rest.

Truck accidents can occur for many reasons, including driver fatigue, driver inexperience, and faulty equipment. Similar to passenger vehicles, truck drivers have a duty to maintain a proper lookout on the roadway, and to follow the driving laws. If you or a family member has been injured in an accident with a tractor-trailer truck, call Auger & Auger for your free consultation.

The Charlotte, North Carolina truck accident lawyers at Auger & Auger are hopeful that Operation Road Watch yields successful results.

NC Highway Patrol (NCHP) announced that starting today, August 24, 2010, and running through August 26, 2010, "Operation Road Watch" will be in effect on I77 in Mecklenburg County. Troopers will be conducting safety inspections on commercial vehicles and will be on the lookout for motorists who are following too closely, speeding, and driving aggressively.

Last year, NCHP investigated 5,577 out of 8,641 wrecks that involved tractor trailer trucks. Of the crashes they investigated, there were nearly 100 deaths, and almost 2,000 injuries. Officials are hopeful that their crackdown on safety will reduce the number of accidents between cars and trucks.

A North Carolina family visiting Northampton on Long Island, New York, were involved in a truck accident involving a tractor-trailer that overturned, crushing their camper. According to witnesses, the driver of the truck made a turn while traveling too fast, causing the truck to tip over.

The North Carolina driver saw the tractor-trailer truck speeding toward him and tried to avoid the collision but was unable to. Police found that the driver of the tractor-trailer caused the truck crash and issued him traffic citations for speeding and having an inadequate tire, though they had not determined whether the tire contributed to the crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a North Carolina tractor-trailer accident, it is best to seek representation. Our Charlotte, North Carolina truck accident lawyers are prepared to fight the trucking company. It is the responsibility of the truck driver to operate their tractor trailer in a safe and law-abiding manner.

No Serious Injuries Reported After Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Northampton, The Southampton Press