North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Charlotte, NC (January 15, 2021) – Around 5:50 p.m. on the evening of Friday, January 15, a hit-and-run crash occurred at an intersection in Charlotte.
According to Charlotte officials, the accident happened at the intersection of Eastway Drive and Weldon Avenue. Few details have been released but police confirmed that two vehicles collided, one of which immediately fled the scene of the accident. Police did not say if they were able to catch the driver responsible for the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene of the collision to assist those with injuries. One or more victims, who have not yet been identified, were taken to the hospital for treatment. Their conditions are not yet known.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in North Carolina
Hit-and-run accidents occur in the state of North Carolina every single year. In the entirety of the U.S. in 2015, approximately 737,100 hit-and-run accidents happened due to the reckless acts of others. These accidents occur when drivers cause an accident and then flee the scene without stopping. Being injured in a car accident can impact your life in many ways, leaving you with questions that only an attorney can answer. It is important that you seek the help of an attorney in your time of need.
The aftermath of a North Carolina car accident can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. Because of this, you may have questions that only an accident attorney can answer. For instance, what types of deadlines will you have to abide by if you want to be successful in your claim? What types of evidence should you have to hold against another party? What should you say to the insurance company? These are questions that an accident attorney can answer. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in North Carolina car accidents at www.maurerlawpa.com.
At Maurer Law, our accident attorneys in North Carolina have assisted those injured in serious car accidents. We believe that you have many options under the law and will stand by your side every step of the way. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects like medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact an accident attorney at (844) 817-8058 to find out how we can assist you.
Notes: Maurer Law has a team of writers who utilize outside, as well as, secondary sources in the creation of these accident news posts. Some of these sources include but are not limited to local and state news reports, local and state police reports and bulletins, various social media platforms, and first-hand accounts of the injury accidents that occur in North Carolina from eyewitnesses. Our team has not independently verified the facts and information relayed in this post. If you locate any information that is not correct, please contact our firm right away and we will change the story to reflect the most accurate information available. If you would prefer that the story be removed from our site, please let us know, and will do our best to accommodate you.
Disclaimers: Our firm writes these stories in an effort to alert drivers in North Carolina about the dangers associated with driving in hopes that they will take additional precautions when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. We do not write these posts as a solicitation for business. None of the information provided in these posts should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photograph used in this post is not representative of the actual accident scene.