The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has found that the number of serious dump truck accidents and ready-mix concrete truck accidents rose by 9 and 9.6 percent, respectively, in 2016. By "serious," the FMCSA report means accidents where the truck in...
Month: December 2018
Woman killed in collision with logging truck
On December 18, a North Carolina woman lost her life in a two-vehicle crash in Surry County. The accident occurred at around 9 a.m. in Mount Airy. According to Surry County Emergency Services, the victim, who was in her 80s, was driving a pickup truck on Old U.S. 601...
The possible benefits of a collection attorney
Business owners in North Carolina may encounter a situation in which customers refuse to pay for goods purchased or services rendered. While it may be necessary to go to court to resolve the matter, this isn't always true. The first step in the process should be to...
What to know about business transactions in the new year
North Carolina business owners are likely aware of the implications associated with a judgment either for or against their companies. For instance, if a company is being sold, a judgment that is waiting to be collected could be an asset. For someone looking to buy a...
Underride guards could help prevent fatal collisions
Residents of North Carolina and elsewhere in the U.S. should be aware of efforts to increase road safety by requiring trucks to have guards that would prevent deadly underride crashes. An underride crash is a type of accident that occurs when a vehicle slides under a...
Family pursues wrongful death claim after shooting
A North Carolina minister is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after he shot and killed his son-in-law. The 911 calls made by the minister on the day of the shooting were discussed in detail in a Harnett County courthouse on Dec. 7, 2018. The county's 911 communications...
Steps to making a business sale easier
An individual who owns a business operating in Pennsylvania may want to sell their company at some point in the future. In fact, this is one of the ways in which older generations will pass wealth to their children and grandchildren. As a general rule, it takes about...
Amazon faces lawsuit after employee passes away
Business owners in North Carolina may be aware of the issues that can arise if an employee is hurt or injured. The family of a man who worked for Amazon prior to his death is taking legal action against the company for wrongful death. He died in November 2016 of a...
Tips for preparing a business to be sold
Business owners in North Carolina and throughout the country may feel as if they are ready to sell their companies. However, it doesn't mean that the business is ready to be put on the market. One of the most important parts of selling a company is making sure that is...
Knowing the risks can help foster safe driving
North Carolina motorists are generally accustomed to sharing the road with commercial vehicles. Much of America's freight is moved by big rigs, and commuting next to large trucks is simply a way of life for motorists. While anyone can recognize the massive size...