Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Pedestrian Critically Injured in Charlotte Accident

A woman was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a van in South Charlotte last night. The woman was reportedly crossing the street on Carowinds Boulevard in the vicinity of South Tryon Street at 11:00 p.m. when she was struck by the van. She is still listed in critical condition.

Sadly, pedestrians involved in motor vehicle accidents are likely to sustain serious or fatal injuries. Many of these accidents are caused by negligent or reckless conduct on the part of motor vehicle drivers. If you have been injured in an accident that resulted from the negligence of another, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. An experienced Charlotte car accident lawyer can help you get money to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses that resulted from the accident.

If you or someone you know has been injured as a pedestrian in an auto accident, we encourage you to call our Charlotte auto accident lawyers at 800-977-7396 to discuss your case. Our experienced auto accident attorneys represent injury victims in Charlotte, Bakers, Belmont, Brief, Cabarrus, Concord, Cornelius, Cramerton, Croft, Fairview, Forest Lake, Fort Mill, Gastonia, Harrisburg, Hemby Bridge, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Kannapolis, Lake Park, Lowell, Lucia, Marvin, Matthews, Midland, Mint Hill, Monroe, Mt. Holly, Paw Creek, Pineville, Roberta Mill, Rock Hill, Rocky River, Shopton, Stallings, Unionville, Weddington, and Wesley Chapel. The Charlotte car accident law firm of Auger & Auger won’t charge a fee unless you receive a favorable verdict or settlement in your case.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Family Injured in Charlotte Hit-and-Run Accident

A man, woman, and their 1-year-old child were injured when a vehicle ran off the road and hit them while they were walking in South Charlotte on Monday night. The family was rushed to the hospital and are listed in serious condition. The police do not believe that alcohol was involved in the accident. This accident, like many others, appears to have been the result of driver distraction or inattention.

Negligent driver behavior, such as distracted driving, speeding, or drunk driving causes the majority of North Carolina auto accidents each year. Our Charlotte auto accident lawyers help accident injury victims get money to help pay their medical bills, repair their damaged vehicles, and reimburse them for time missed from work as a result of the accident. Some of the most common car accident injuries are:

  • Back injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Burns & physical disfigurement
  • Broken bones, fractures, & sprains
  • Partial or full paralysis
  • Wrongful death

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, call the Charlotte auto accident law firm of Auger & Auger at 800-977-7396 to discuss your case. Our experienced auto accident attorneys represent injury victims in Charlotte, Bakers, Belmont, Brief, Cabarrus, Concord, Cornelius, Cramerton, Croft, Fairview, Forest Lake, Fort Mill, Gastonia, Harrisburg, Hemby Bridge, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Kannapolis, Lake Park, Lowell, Lucia, Marvin, Matthews, Midland, Mint Hill, Monroe, Mt. Holly, Paw Creek, Pineville, Roberta Mill, Rock Hill, Rocky River, Shopton, Stallings, Unionville, Weddington, and Wesley Chapel. The Charlotte car accident lawyers at Auger & Auger work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you receive money for your injuries.