The personal injury law firm Riddle & Brantley would like to remind drivers to be aware while driving through North Carolina’s mountainous regions, especially when conditions are right for falling rocks and debris. The likelihood of a rock slide increases sharply with heavy rainfall, and the area’s mountainous regions have experienced a great deal recently.
The section of I-40 where the rockslide occurred is curving road, much of it cut through the mountainside which contributes to the area’s tendency toward falling rocks. When driving through the area, exercise caution in wet conditions and be mindful of speed limits.
Known locally as The Gorge, the area in question stretches from Waynesville to the state line of Tennessee. Joel Setzer, assistant division engineer for the NCDOT said, “This particular spot is one of our areas of highest concern,” as this region has a history of rock slide activity.
Falling rocks can do very serious damage to passing vehicles and vehicle occupants, and drivers who behave negligently by not practicing safe driving habits in these areas can cause further accidents. If you were hurt in Goldsboro because of a negligent driver, contact Riddle & Brantley for a free review of your case by calling (866) 381-7426.
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A reliable name in personal injury law, Riddle & Brantley is committed to helping those who have been injured by the actions of another in the state of North Carolina. The personal injury attorneys at Riddle & Brantley have a wealth of knowledge and experience in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product liability claims, dog bite lawsuits, nursing home abuse and neglect, and Social Security Disability.
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