What Happened:
Police have said that charges are pending following a wreck with injury that occurred in Apex, North Carolina yesterday morning. Authorities say several people were injured when a Honda Civil and a Ford pickup truck collided around 10:30 in the morning. The accident happened near the intersection of Optimist Farm and Bells Lake roads.
A North Carolina Highway Patrol spokesperson said that a 19-year-old in the Civic was headed west on Optimist Farm Road when he ran a stop sign and crashed into two passing vehicles, including the Ford pickup.
The 19-year-old was taken to WakeMed Hospital with life-threatening injuries while the as yet unnamed driver of the Ford truck was treated for less serious injuries.
Police have said that the investigation is ongoing and that criminal charges for running the stop sign are pending.
The North Carolina Injury Attorney’s Perspective:
This crash demonstrates just how dangerous something so small as running a stop sign can be. Other drivers don’t stand a chance when a fast moving object slams into them unexpectedly. Though the man responsible for the crash has not yet been charged, police say criminal action is pending.
As North Carolina personal injury attorneys, we have successfully represented many innocent victims and their families who have suffered at the hands of distracted, drunk, impatient or inattentive drivers. The victims should consider speaking with a North Carolina injury lawyer to weigh their legal options. Just because the at-fault driver faces criminal charges does not preclude the victims from seeking restitution through a civil claim.
Helpful Info:
It’s important for the victims in this case to consult a North Carolina personal injury attorney they can trust. Such trust comes from knowing that your attorney has successfully handled similar cases of inattentive drivers in the past. The attorneys at our firm have represented many clients injured as a result of another person’s careless behavior behind the wheel. One such case, involving a distracted driver making a left turn into an innocent victim, resulted in a $350,000 settlement for our injured client.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident by a careless or inattentive driver in North Carolina and you have questions about what to do and how the process works, considering reading our firm’s primer for those involved in auto accidents.
Have Questions?
Those recovering from injuries that resulted from a serious car wreck in North Carolina are often left with lots of questions. If you have questions or concerns, about recovering lost wages, dealing with insurance adjusters or the impact of preexisting injuries, check out our online library of answers to frequently asked questions concerning North Carolina auto accidents.
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