One-Car Wreck Kills One, Injures Another in Lenoir, NC | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

What Happened:

A one-car crash in Lenoir, North Carolina, took the life of the driver and seriously injured the passenger. The wreck occurred on Zacks Fork Road, and the 2000 Ford Mustang involved in the wreck was flipped on its top and had slid several feet after the incident. The driver was thrown from the car, and the passenger was still inside. The passenger is listed in serious condition at a local hospital.

The North Carolina State Police stated that it was not known yet if speed, road conditions, drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident. The police are reconstructing the accident and further information will be released later as it is uncovered.

North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer Perspective:

The exact cause of this tragic accident is still being investigated, but it is worth noting that excessive speed is a factor in the majority of car accidents. We should always obey speed limits when we are driving, and slow down if road conditions are less than optimal.

We wish the best to the families of the victims in this tragic case, and would like to suggest that they speak to a personal injury lawyer in North Carolina. The family of the injured man could receive financial restitution in a civil lawsuit. He could receive financial compensation for pain, suffering, lost wages and medical expenses.

For More Information:

Our North Carolina personal injury lawyers have written this informative guide on the dangers of distracted driving.

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