What should you know about truck accidents in North Carolina?
I-85 and I-40 are major freight corridors, and I-95 carries East Coast trucks through the state. Mountain grades on I-40 near the Tennessee line test truck brakes, and rock slides have closed the route in the past.
North Carolina tip: Early evidence preservation matters even more under contributory negligence.
Who may be responsible for a truck accident in North Carolina?
Liability in a truck crash can extend beyond the driver to the companies behind the truck. In North Carolina, that can include the truck driver, the trucking company (motor carrier), the cargo shipper or loader — depending on who caused the crash.
Under North Carolina's contributory negligence rule, an insurer may try to deny a truck accident claim by pointing to even a small mistake on your part. Read North Carolina car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a truck accident claim in North Carolina?
Generally three years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the truck accident. Claims involving North Carolina cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.