Winston-Salem, NC (September 9, 2022) – Police in Winston-Salem responded to the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Thursday, September 8th. The accident happened on Peters Creek Parkway at the intersection with Fishel Road.
According to a report from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a Honda CRV was traveling on Fishel Road when the driver turned onto Peters Creek Parkway. As the driver CRV driver was turning, they failed to yield to an oncoming motorcycle, causing a collision between the two vehicles. The rider was thrown from his bike and was then rushed to Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health for treatment. The driver of the CRV was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Neither of the two motorists were identified by police.
Following an investigation, officers charged the CRV driver with failure to yield. There is no further information available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the injured victim following this motorcycle accident in Winston-Salem.
North Carolina Motorcycle Accidents 
A motorcycle accident in North Carolina can lead to devastating and destructive injuries in a matter of seconds. Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable motorists on our roadways. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, more than 80% of all North Carolina motorcycle accidents result in injuries to the victim. Many of these injuries will be serious and life-changing in nature. Common injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash include head trauma, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and soft tissue injuries.
A Winston-Salem motorcycle accident must be carefully investigated in order to determine the cause. Due to the nature of these crashes, determining exactly how the accident took place can be challenging. In some instances, it may be necessary to have a professional crash reconstruction done in order to piece together the events as they occurred. The determination of fault is extremely important in order to prove that the other driver was negligent and should be held responsible for the accident.
When you or a loved one have been hurt in an accident, you are likely to have more questions than answers. It is important to seek a skilled Winston-Salem motorcycle accident attorney who can help you through this difficult time. At Burton Law Firm, we understand and appreciate what you are going through during this. Your focus should continue to be on your healing and recovery while your attorney concentrates on protecting your legal rights and securing the compensation that you deserve.
Our firm proudly represents injured accident victims throughout our state. Together, we bring a tough but compassionate approach to our client’s cases and we work hard to achieve a successful outcome that will help you as you move forward along your path to recovery.
We are here to assist you at any time. We offer free consultations and case evaluations to all potential clients. We also handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not owe us an attorney fee until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment with a member of our team, please contact us via the link on our website or reach out to us by phone at (833) 623-0042.
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Disclaimer: Our team of personal injury lawyers at Burton Law Firm has taken pride in being active members of our local business community for more than 8 years. We are always striving to improve the quality of life for our community members and improve the overall safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. We hope that by providing this information about the dangers of driving that we will bring added awareness and drivers will use increased caution when operating a motor vehicle. Our thoughts are with everyone who may have been affected by this incident. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos in this post are not a depiction of the actual accident scene.