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Asheville’s Growing Pedestrian Safety Issues

Asheville residents who have ever walked in our city know the dangers of being a pedestrian in a growing region. Some of the most pedestrian-heavy areas in Asheville are also the most dangerous for people walking or bicycling. This phenomenon is not specific to Asheville; dozens of growing cities across the country are experiencing similar growing pains that are hazardous or even deadly to pedestrians. The need for more pedestrian-friendly city planning is evident here and in other cities with rising populations. Asheville's Street Design A recent study by the Governors’ Highway Safety Association noted a dramatic rise in the number of pedestrian deaths from 2015 to 2016. Nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in 2016. Last year’s incre[...]

Asheville Pet Safety with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (VIDEO)

As part of our Slow Down Asheville program which aims to ensure the safety of Asheville's children, pedestrians and pets, we sat down with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue's Mike Stiles, to discuss what he sees as the biggest threats and challenges to pet safety in Asheville. Lakota R. Denton is a proud business sponsor of Brother Wolf and No-Kill Asheville.    Thanks, Mike Stiles for your time and insight, and thanks to Brother Wolf for their support of Slow Down Asheville!   Watch Video: Asheville Pet Safety with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Video Transcript: My name is Mike Stiles, I’m the business relationship manager for Brother Wolf in Asheville, North Carolina. At any time, every year I would say we touch between 5-6000 animals lives[...]

Asheville’s Most Dangerous Roads, Part 2: Patton Avenue (VIDEO)

In this series, Asheville Car Accident Lawyer Lakota R. Denton examines Asheville’s most dangerous roads and intersections, as outlined by data from the NC DOT.    Attorney Denton urges drivers in Asheville to Slow Down, to help reduce the number of pedestrian accidents, ands keep Asheville safe and walkable for our citizens, children and pets and . Asheville's Most Dangerous Roads: Patton Avenue Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Lakota Denton, with the Slow Down Asheville campaign, and we’re here on Patton Avenue, in Asheville. In our first video, we talked about the intersection of Patton Avenue and Leicester highway.  There is no crosswalk up there, it is a very dangerous intersection. There’s a bus stop, lots of businesses, a gro[...]

Asheville’s Most Dangerous Roads, Part 1: Merrimon Avenue (VIDEO)

In this series, Asheville personal injury lawyer Lakota R. Denton examines some of Asheville's most dangerous intersections, as outlined by data from the NC DOT.     Attorney Denton urges drivers in Asheville to Slow Down, to help us keep Asheville safe and walkable for our citizens, children and pets.   Watch Video: Asheville's Most Dangerous Roads: Merrimon Avenue Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Lakota Denton with the Slow Down Asheville campaign. I want to talk to you a little more about our campaign. Over the last year, we have given away about 1000 street signs that say “Slow Down Asheville”. I want to talk to you a little bit more about one of the most dangerous sections of road in downtown Asheville. This strip of Merrimon Ave[...]

What Happens to my Personal Injury Claim if the At-Fault Driver is Cited for DWI?

Thousands of drunk driving accidents occur in North Carolina each year, many of which are fatal. If you were injured by a drunk driver, you may deal with the injuries from your accident for the rest of your life. Victims and their families often feel uncertainty about their futures after a car accident, and one involving a drunk driver can bring with it a lot more questions and uncertainty. Here are some common questions injured people have after a drunk driving collision. What happens to my claim if a drunk driver is underinsured? Drunk drivers often cause damages that far exceed what their insurance policies will pay for. The minimum coverage limits for insurance policies in North Carolina is: $30,000 of bodily injury coverage per [...]

Slow Down Asheville Welcomes Brother Wolf Animal Rescue As Newest Partner

Asheville personal injury lawyer Lakota R. Denton, P.A. is proud to announce the newest community partner for their Slow Down Asheville pedestrian safety campaign, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.   Individuals visiting Brother Wolf's adoption center in Asheville can pick up their free Slow Down Asheville yard sign in their retail store, to help keep their neighborhood safe for children and pets.   Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is a No Kill organization based in Asheville, North Carolina and was founded in 2007 to provide the resources and life saving programs to build a No Kill community. As a grassroots organization, BWAR operates a one-of-a-kind adoption center that is open to the public 365 days a year making it easy to adopt, volunt[...]

How to Handle an Asheville Car Accident

As an attorney who handles Asheville car accident claims every day, I want to help people stay informed and know their rights.  It's important to understand the legal landscape of an auto accident claim, but also how certain factors specific to Asheville and Western NC, in general, can affect your claim.   Follow your physician's medical advice If you've been in an accident and have been injured, it is imperative that you allow medical personnel such as Buncombe EMS to treat you at the accident scene, and transport you to the hospital if they deem it necessary.   If the doctor in the ER says to follow up with your primary care doctor in 5-7 days, I recommend you follow this.  If their office cannot see you in that timeframe for[...]

When Is a Bar Liable for Its Drunk Customers?

Drunk driving kills 30 people every single day in the United States.  Law enforcement, education, and punishment are all helpful ways to reduce drunk driving and save lives.  However, bars and restaurants also have a responsibility to help prevent drunk driving.  How?  It is against the law for a bar or restaurant to serve alcohol to someone that they know, or should know is drunk.  Bars and restaurants that follow the law help protect us all from drunk drivers on our roads. Every State in the country has a law that says if you sell alcohol, you cannot sell alcohol to someone that you know or should know is intoxicated.  The purpose of these laws is to protect everyone from drunk drivers.  How can a bartender tell if someone is in[...]

What to know about Whiplash and Car Accident Injuries

Car accident victims often jeopardize their personal injury claims by not seeking medical attention. Soft tissue injuries like whiplash frequently present no symptoms immediately after an accident. Days or even weeks could pass before the severity of your injuries becomes obvious. Knowing the symptoms of whiplash could help you determine whether you should visit a doctor after your Asheville car accident. What is whiplash? Whiplash is a type of neck injury that occurs when the head and neck move rapidly backward and forward. Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash, typically in the form of rear-end collisions. The force of these collisions results in severe strain to the muscles and tendons in the neck and spine, causing pa[...]

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How do I handle an accident with a commercial truck or 18-Wheeler?

Have you been injured in a semi truck accident? Hundreds of thousands of truck accidents occur each year. Many of these result in death or injuries to the people involved. Motorists in passenger vehicles are especially vulnerable to catastrophic semi truck accident injuries when they are in accidents with commercial trucks. Truck accident medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses often leave families with no idea what to do or where to turn for help. Filing a claim for semi truck accident injuries is different from filing a typical personal injury claim. In most commercial truck accidents, there are several parties who may be liable for an injured person's damages: the truck driver, the operator, or the owner of the truck. Any or all [...]