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Pickup truck making left turn causes fatal motorcycle crash

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Friday, June 14, 2013.

Our Hickory Personal Injury Law Blog remarked in a recent post on the interconnectedness of factors like high fuel prices and motorcycle accidents: when prices increase, travelers become increasingly likely to choose a motorcycle over a larger vehicle that guzzles more gas. An unfortunate downside to this equation is the accompanying spike in motorcycle accidents.

To take one example, a motorcyclist was killed recently in an early afternoon motorcycle crash with a pickup truck. The truck driver was turning left into a fast food restaurant when he hit the motorcyclist. This fatal motorcycle crash is currently under investigation by police, although the driver has not been charged up to this point.

Truck accident on North Carolina highway injures driver

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, June 7, 2013.

Large, heavy and powerful, trucks are commonly used to transfer large quantities of cargo over long distances. Because of their size, trucks may sometimes pose potential risks to other motorists in North Carolina. A devastating truck accident can cause serious injuries to victims.

In Shelby, just about an hour north of Hickory, authorities reported a recent collision that caused the closing of a roadway. Police stated that a truck carrying a freight of toilet paper was heading east when it veered off the road and crashed into a guardrail. The truck then moved into the westbound lanes and collided with a second truck. The driver of the second truck was injured in the incident.

Dog training and dog bite prevention tips

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, May 30, 2013.

Having a dog as a pet can be fun and rewarding. However, the privilege of having a dog requires a great deal of responsibility. Although dogs are usually harmless and friendly, they may become dangerous, if not handled properly. Reported incidents of a dog attack may have increased slightly throughout Hickory, North Carolina, due to negligent pet owners. Dog bites can be dangerous, and can cause injury and death.

To celebrate National Dog Bite Prevention Week, here are tips to minimize dog bite incidents. Pet owners cannot guarantee that their dog will never bite, but the chances can be lessened. Pet owners should spay or neuter their dogs. This makes the dog less aggressive.

Fuel price increases leads to more motorcycle accidents

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Monday, May 20, 2013.

Motorcycles are an excellent means of transportation for some residents in North Carolina. Because of their mobility and ability to adapt, motorcycles are commonly used within this area to avoid traffic and to travel short distances. However, motorcyclists are exposed to potential dangers because of the motorcycles' lightweight design. Compared with people who use other vehicles, motorcyclists may experience more severe injuries in the event of an accident. A motorcycle accident has been a notorious cause of catastrophic injury in North Carolina where victims can suffer broken bones, brain injury and fatalities.

Truck accident in North Carolina leaves one man dead

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

Trucks are one of the largest vehicles that travel on the highways of North Carolina. Trucks often contain large loads, such as lumber, construction materials and gasoline tanks. Because of their mammoth size, trucks can be a potential hazard to other motorists. Without the appropriate precautions, truck drivers may cause catastrophic truck accidents and threaten the residents of Catawba.

In a similar context, authorities have identified the casualty of a multi-vehicle accident that killed a man from Kernersville recently. The accident occurred when a six-wheel truck lost control in the vicinity of the highway's exit to Clemmonsville Road. The truck plowed through the highway's concrete center and created a head-on collision with another person's car.

Dog background check law raises eyebrows

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Animal Bites on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

People in North Carolina may have heard about a recently proposed bill to require the owners of certain dogs to undergo a criminal background check. The sponsor of the bill says that owners of aggressive dogs such as pit bulls and rottweilers need to be accountable for their animals and the harm they can do to unsuspecting victims.

The law is intended to reduce the incidences of dog bites here in North Carolina, many of which are caused by certain breeds of dogs which are trained to be aggressive. The bill would not only require pet owners to pass a criminal background check, but it would require them to take an educational course, notify their property owner and get a state-issued permit.

Wrong-way driver causes late-night collision, kills three

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Last month in Greensboro a man from Delaware drove his Ford Taurus the wrong direction down Wendover Avenue, causing a head-on collision with a Dodge Neon with two occupants, a 21-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman. All three were pronounced dead at the scene of this grisly accident.

The car crash happened around 2 a.m. on a Sunday morning. The Dodge Neon occupants had, according to family members, been on a first date at a late-night movie and were heading home when the collision occurred.

The importance of establishing liability in a multi-car accident

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

A Davidson County multi-car accident recently took the life of one driver, and put another in critical condition. The first car crash occurred when two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision. Subsequent to that accident, a third car crashed into one of the stopped cars. The driver of the third automobile was charged with drinking while under the influence. He and his passenger did not suffer serious injuries.

Whenever there is a fatality, there is an extensive accident investigation. In this case, it will be important to determine the extent of damages from the first accident. Not only will the police want to establish liability, but it will also be important to the insurance companies. Although the driver of the third car was charged as a drunk driver, it is unclear what caused the first accident. An investigation might show if that car collision was the result of a distracted or negligent driver.

What happens when someone else causes a work accident?

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Workers' Compensation on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

In many states, injured workers are generally bound by an "exclusive remedies" provision in the law. With a few exceptions, this means that their only recourse against their employer is within the workers' compensation system. In North Carolina, this law also applies to certain special employment arrangements for temporary employees.

At the request of a county government agency, a staffing agency placed a worker at a landfill. While on the jobsite, a county worker driving a trash compactor accidentally ran over the temporary employee. The injured worker died later that same day. His estate sought workers' compensation benefits and received them from the temporary agency. They also decided to pursue a case against the county and the driver of the trash compactor. The county protested, claiming that the only remedies available were through workers' compensation.

Accident investigation should establish liability in large pileup

On behalf of The Law Offices of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

When an accident is so bad that it attracts national media attention, no one wants to hear it was close to home. This weekend's car accident on I-77 was just that. The final count shows that 95 vehicles were involved in a series of accidents on the Virginia/North Carolina border. The pileups caused three people to lose their lives. At least 30 individuals were hurt badly enough that they required transport to the hospital. A preliminary accident investigation noted 17 different accidents attributable to each other.

The accidents occurred in the southbound lanes of I-77 heading into Fancy Gap Mountain. One motorist, lucky enough to narrowly escape the car accident, described weather conditions as very foggy, with limited visibility. He said that many of the vehicles were travelling too fast for the conditions. Authorities also noted that there were overhead message boards cautioning about the dense fog and asking people to slow down. A Virginia State Police trooper called it the worst accident that he had ever seen.

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