Category: Auto Accidents

Truck Accidents Due to Negligent Maintenance in NC
Negligent maintenance is a critical factor in 10% of truck accidents. Failing to address maintenance can result in injury and …
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Symptoms of a Mild Concussion After an Accident at Work in NC
Twenty-five percent of traumatic brain injuries happen at work. Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys discuss symptoms of a mild concussion …
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Dangers of Distracted Driving Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that texting drivers have a 23.2 times greater risk of a crash …
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Truck Accidents Due to Improper Loading
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says that four percent of truck accidents are caused by load shifting. These accidents …
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How Federal Regulations Impact Truck Accident Lawsuits
There were 172 fatalities in large truck accidents in North Carolina in 2021. Thousands more people are injured each year. …
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What is Crush Syndrome?
Of crush injury patients receiving hospital care, about 50% develop crush syndrome. These symptoms can be life-threatening, but treatment can …
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Truck Accidents Due to Brake Failure
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that brake failure is a factor in 29% of truck accidents. Truck accidents …
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Catastrophic Truck Accidents in Construction Zones
The U.S. Department of Transportation reported 891 fatalities in traffic work zones in 2022. An additional 37,701 people were injured. …
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Catastrophic Truck Accidents Caused By Speeding
In 2022, there were 120,200 trucks involved in injury crashes in the United States. Many of these collisions resulted in …
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