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North Carolina (NC) is home to many wonderful things: some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, the largest Marine Corp air base and the highest waterfall in the eastern United States. Unfortunately the Tar Heel state is also No.6 in the country for highest rate of truck accidents.
In fact, more than half of the trucks inspected in North Carolina had maintenance or safety violations, according to ABC News. Of those faulty trucks, over 12 percent were in such bad shape that they were immediately parked and put "out of service".
Those statistics are staggering and the irresponsibility of the drivers and companies alike are incredible. Things have become so bad that the North Carolina Highway Patrol has stepped in and is cracking down on big rig violators as part of a campaign along Interstate 77.
It's called Operation Road Watch, and troopers hope to curb accidents involving semi-trucks along the I-77 corridor. In a 48-hour time period, troopers will be checking 18-wheelers for aggressive driving, unsecured loads, and hazmat violations.
Officials say the goal behind the push is to reduce accidents between semi-trucks and passenger vehicles, like the one that happened last week in South Carolina. A fuel truck and a Sedan collided in a deadly crash near exit 88, spawning a fireball that could be seen for miles.
The truck driver didn't survive his injuries, and the interstate was shut down for hours.
Endless traffic jams are frustrating. Temporary injury, permanent injury and even death are life altering and can occur when a commercial vehicle collides with a passenger vehicle.
The power, size and weight of a commercial tractor-trailer make the impact of a truck collision much worse and the chance of serious injury and death much higher. The death rate for truck crashes is 50 percent higher than for car accidents, and many injuries may cause life-long disability and permanent or chronic health problems.
Thank goodness the brave men and women of the North Carolina State Police are takings steps to prevent these accidents before they happen.
However if you already have been injured by a commercial vehicle please contact one of our North Carolina Trucking attorneys as soon as possible. Our injury law firm specializes in truck accident injury cases and can assist you along every step of the way toward justice. The most important thing is the safety and well being of you and your family.
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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.
We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.
In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.
While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a message so we can get back to you.
About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.
We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.
In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.
While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a message so we can get back to you.
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