A candidate vying for a the North Carolina 11th District seat in the U.S. House of Republicans and his wife were among several injured in multi-vehicles accident on I-26 on March 16, 2012. According to the Times-News, Chris and Erin Riddle Petrella spent the night in a hospital after being involved in a crash with five or six other vehicles, receiving treatments for a concussion and back and neck injuries.
Elsewhere on the interstate at least 16 other cars and trucks collded in various combinations, causing minor injuries to several drivers and passengers.
While a political candidate may get more attention in the news when involved in a car wreck, it is important to think of all other people hurt. Anyone who was injured in one of the crashes should contact a North Carolina personal injury attorney to discuss their injuries and if a lawsuit needs to be filed. As information from crash investigation emerges, it is beneficial for accident victims to have someone with experience on their side.
Reading this report will help anyone injured in a car accident identify a qualified lawyer and know what to expect when dealing with insurance claims adjusters.
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