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A Union County man died after a train crashed into a car near Marshville on Tuesday. According to news reports, 61-year-old William Wessley Morton died as a result of injuries suffered when a train struck the passenger door of his car on Clonnie Strawn Road. According to police, the train pushed the car along the tracks well into Anson County.

When trains collide with cars, trucks, and motorcycles, it is often the result of negligence on the part of the train operator. Train operators may be fatigued or distracted at the time of the crash. In other cases, improper maintenance of the train, tracks, or signaling devices at railroad crossings may have caused the crash. Train accidents can be devastating, often resulting in serious injury and death to occupants of other motor vehicles involved in the crash. Injury victims can often seek compensation from the train operator and company for injuries sustained in the accident.

If you have been hurt in a train accident, call the Charlotte auto accident law firm of Auger & Auger at 800-977-7396 to explore all avenues of recovery. 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 offer a free, no-obligation consultation regarding your case.

Toyota is set to recall 3.8 million vehicles in the U.S., the company announced in a press release on Tuesday. The floor mats on the affected models may interfere with the accelerator pedal, causing the accelerator to become stuck while the vehicle is in operation. A stuck accelerator can result in high vehicle speed, which may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle and crash. A California crash that killed three people last month has been attributed to defective Toyota floor mats. Owners may begin receiving notifications of the recall as early as next week.

According to the press release, the following Toyota and Lexus models will be affected by the recall:

• 2007 - 2010 Camry
• 2005 - 2010 Avalon
• 2004 - 2009 Prius
• 2005 - 2010 Tacoma
• 2007 - 2010 Tundra
• 2007 - 2010 ES350
• 2006 - 2010 IS250 and IS350

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported over 100 incidents in which floor mats in the affected Toyota models caused the accelerator to stick. Owners of vehicles equipped with the defective floor mats are encouraged to remove the floor mats from the vehicle and refrain from installing replacement mats until the company remedies the problem.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an auto accident caused by a defective product, 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.

A driver was charged with DWI early Monday morning after his car was hit by a train in Gastonia. The driver, whose car got stuck on the tracks at about 1 a.m., escaped the vehicle before an Amtrak train carrying 200 passengers to Charlotte slammed into the abandoned vehicle. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident, but the driver was charged with driving while intoxicated. When train accidents occur at highway crossings, however, the results are often devastating.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Safety Analysis, there were nearly 2,500 train-motor vehicle collisions in 2008, causing almost 300 fatalities and thousands of injuries to passengers of motor vehicles and trains alike. Train accidents often cause serious injuries to occupants of passenger vehicles. If you have been injured in any type of accident, contact the experienced Charlotte accident lawyers at Auger & Auger to discuss your case. You may be entitled to compensation for your physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial losses that resulted from the accident.

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 for a free consultation. 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.

A woman was charged with DUI after crashing her SUV into an office building early Friday morning. The accident occurred at around 3 a.m. in the Ballantyne area on Conlan Circle. According to police, the woman was trying to drive through a roundabout when she lost control of the vehicle, hopped a curb, and crashed into a two-story office building, causing an estimated $10,000 in damages. Fortunately, no one was in the building at the time of the crash.

Sadly, most DUI accidents result in serious injuries or death to innocent victims. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in a car accident that was caused by a drunk driver, you should consult an experienced Charlotte auto accident lawyer to discuss the details of your case. Victims injured in Charlotte car accidents may be able to seek recovery not only from the drunk driver and their insurance provider, but also from the bar, restaurant, or social host that improperly over served them. An experienced Charlotte auto accident law firm can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

If you have been hurt in an accident that was caused by a drunk driver, call the Charlotte auto accident law firm of Auger & Auger at 800-977-7396 to explore all avenues of recovery. 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 offer a free, no-obligation consultation regarding your case.

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.

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.