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Did You Know?    
 
 
A Driver May Be On Duty For More Than 14 Hours.
A driver may remain on duty for more than 14 hours; however, the driver cannot drive a CMV after the 14th hour after coming on duty. Also, the additional on-duty time will reduce on-duty time available under the 60/70-hour time limit.

 


Truck accidents are common on North Carolina's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.

 
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes    
 
 
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in North Carolina
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes 2,138
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes 158
Percentage of Total Vehicles 7.4
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck 3.4

Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003, in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately 3.2 million people were injured.

 
North Carolina Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
North Carolina man receives $1.6 million in damages from truck accident (12/18/2004)
Christopher R. Brennan sued Keith O. Hodge and Old Dominion Freight Line for injuries he sustained when he was run over by the rear driver wheels of 2004 Freightliner truck being washed by Brennan and other employees of Carolina Fleetwash in Kernersv
 

North Carolina Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.

When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.

If you have been a victim of a truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.

Common causes of Truck Accidents:

  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing
  • Vehicle Collisions
  • Transporting Equipment with Trailers
  • Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
  • Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in North Carolina. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

 


 
North Carolina Audio & Video    
 
  Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003

In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
North Carolina External Sites    
 
 

NTL Catalog: Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes: Th
Title:, Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes: The North Carolina Data 1993 - 1997 ... TRT Keywords:, Truck accidents; Fatalities; Statistical analy
NTL Catalog: Commercial Vehicle Safety in North Carolin
TRT Keywords:, Trucking safety; Fatalities; Truck accidents; Statistics; ... Subject Keywords:, North Carolina; Truck safety programs; Crash data ...

 


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Latest news about Truck Accident Lawyers.com cases in North Carolina and nationwide:

Truck Driver Hauling Hazardous Materials Found Intoxicated
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In Illinois, NTSB Determines Truck Driver Failed To Slow For Traffic In Collision
Washington, D.C. - In a report adopted today, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that the driver of a Freightliner tractor-trailer...
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NTSB Publishes Its First Transportation Safety Journal
Washington, D.C. - The National Transportation Safety Board has published its first issue of the Journal of Accident Investigation. This is a biann...
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Truck Accident Lawyers.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

Definition:
Total weight of a vehicle and everything aboard, including its load.

Semitrailer

Definition:
trailer supported at the rear by its own wheels and at the front by a fifth wheel mounted to a tractor or dolly.

PTO (Power Takeoff)

Definition:
Device used to transmit engine power to auxiliary equipment.

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Truck Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Truck Accidents:
  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing

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North Carolina Truck-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Truck-Accident attorney you should contact our Truck-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Apex
  • Asheboro
  • Asheville
  • Burlington
  • Cary
  • Chapel Hill
  • Charlotte
  • Clayton
  • Concord
  • Durham
  • Elizabeth City
  • Fayetteville
  • Fort Bragg
  • Garner
  • Gastonia
  • Goldsboro
  • Greensboro
  • Greenville
  • Henderson
  • Hickory
  • High Point
  • Jacksonville
  • Kernersville
  • Lenoir
  • Lexington
  • Lincolnton
  • Lumberton
  • Matthews
  • Monroe
  • Morganton
  • Mount Airy
  • Raeford
  • Raleigh
  • Reidsville
  • Sanford
  • Statesville
  • Thomasville
  • Wake Forest
  • Wilmington
  • Wilson
  • Winston Salem
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