Panchenko Law Firm announced today its response to Charlotte's escalating traffic safety crisis, as the city recorded 38,400 traffic crashes in 2025, marking a 9 percent increase from the previous year according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department data. The firm is expanding its legal resources to address the growing complexity of truck accident cases as North Carolina documented 4,992 non-fatal truck crashes and 135 fatal crashes involving large trucks in 2024, based on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration records.
The announcement comes as Charlotte maintains the highest fatal accident rate among North Carolina cities at 11.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents, with more than 80 vehicle accidents occurring daily throughout the metropolitan area. The crashes in 2025 resulted in 4,950 injuries and 176 fatalities, reflecting the mounting challenges facing motorists in the rapidly expanding metropolitan region.
Charlotte's location at the intersection of Interstate 77, Interstate 85, and Interstate 485 creates conditions where commercial vehicles interact with dense passenger traffic, contributing to multi-vehicle collisions. North Carolina records approximately 150 fatal truck crashes annually, resulting in 170 total fatalities each year and over 2,500 truck-related injuries.
"Charlotte's expansion as a metropolitan region has intensified freight traffic through major interstate corridors, creating complex liability scenarios when crashes occur," stated Dmitriy Panchenko, founding attorney at Panchenko Law Firm. "These cases involve federal motor carrier regulations and multiple potentially liable parties including trucking companies and maintenance contractors."
The state ranks among the worst nationally for truck accidents, experiencing between 6,000 and 7,500 commercial vehicle crashes annually. Data shows that 68 percent of North Carolina truck accident fatalities involve occupants of other vehicles rather than the commercial trucks themselves. Approximately 40 percent of fatal accidents in Charlotte involve speeding or driving too fast for conditions, according to police department statistics.
Truck accident cases present different legal considerations than standard automobile collisions due to federal regulations governing commercial vehicles and multiple insurance policies. Various parties may bear responsibility in these cases, including drivers, trucking companies, maintenance contractors, cargo loaders, and parts manufacturers. Corporate defendants typically employ legal teams to address liability claims.
Panchenko Law Charlotte truck accident lawyer services utilize investigation methods that examine driver error and mechanical failures. The firm gathers police reports, witness statements, and expert evidence when building cases for clients affected by commercial vehicle accidents.
The Charlotte area's population growth and economic development have increased commercial vehicle traffic along the Interstate 77, Interstate 85, and Interstate 485 corridors. This growth pattern has contributed to the rising number of incidents requiring specialized legal expertise in commercial vehicle accident cases.
Panchenko Law Firm, established by Dmitriy Panchenko who graduated Magna Cum Laude from UNC Charlotte and earned his law degree Cum Laude from Charlotte School of Law, specializes in personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death claims. The firm provides communication within one business day and direct attorney access. The practice handles truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, charging 33 percent of settlements with no upfront costs for Charlotte truck accident lawyer clients.
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Panchenko Law Firm
Dmitriy Panchenko
(980) 549-4157
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6428 Bannington Rd.
Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28226
