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Uninsured/ Underinsured Accident Injury Attorneys in Elizabeth City, NC
North Carolina law requires all drivers to carry auto insurance. However, many people fail to pay their premiums or simply choose to drive without insurance. Fortunately, NC insurance laws also require all car insurance policies to include Uninsured Motorist coverage. This is the payment source for your injury claims if you are struck by an uninsured or hit & run driver.
Elizabeth City area accident caused by an uninsured driver? Our NC insurance law allows "stacking" of UM policies. Victims are covered by the UM on the vehicle they are riding in, on their own policy if they have separate insurance, and also on all family-owned insurance policies for residents of the victim's household.
Insurance analysts estimate that nearly one in eight motorists in the U.S. are either uninsured or underinsured. These careless drivers aren't just putting themselves in jeopardy; they also jeopardize your physical safety and financial well-being. The good news is UM coverage pays, but the insurance adjusters handling these claims will seek to minimize your benefits. Two other bits of good news: First, collecting UM benefits from your own policy will not harm your coverage or increase your premiums. Second, once your insurance company pays you, they will go after the uninsured driver seeking full reimbursement, and even suspend their drivers license until payment arrangements are made. Uninsured drivers do not escape justice!
At Nagle & Associates, we stand ready to protect and enforce your rights if you suffer injuries caused by a negligent driver without insurance. Please don't trust your insurance adjuster to simply volunteer full and fair payment. Former adjuster Carl Nagle cautions that "insurance adjusters are paid to minimize your claims, and they will pay you as little as you let them". Whether you choose our firm or another, an experienced underinsured or uninsured driver accident attorney in Elizabeth City can help access and collect from multiple insurance policies, present the strongest injury case, and collect the tax-free compensation you deserve.
- Nagle & Associates: Two Decades of Motor Vehicle Accident Experience
- Understanding the Difference Between Underinsured Drivers and Uninsured Drivers
- Compensation Options After Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Accident
- North Carolina Underinsured/Uninsured Driver Lawsuit FAQs
- Nagle & Associates: Fighting Fearlessly for Your Compensation
Nagle & Associates: Three Decades of Motor Vehicle Accident Experience
Carl Nagle previously worked in Atlanta, Georgia for insurance companies as a claims adjuster and as an insurance company lawyer. He then moved to North Carolina and now only represents victims of NC motor vehicle accidents. Our firm has successfully handled many underinsured and uninsured motorist cases. Drawing on 30 years of focused motor vehicle accident experience, Carl Nagle is passionate about protecting the rights of injured victims and their families.
Our legal team is committed to recovering the compensation our clients' need to restore savings, pay for past and future medical needs, be compensated for scarring and lost quality-of-life, and to have tax-free compensation so they can improve their life following a serious collision. As such, every attorney at Nagle & Associates works tirelessly to help clients - just like you - understand how underinsured/uninsured driver claims work and how a great lawyer can help you maximize your injury claims and present the strongest legal case.
Underinsured and uninsured driver accident claims can be very complex and involve a variety of factors. Some of the most common situations we find in these cases include:
- The Negligent Driver Has "Minimum Coverage" and Can't Cover Damages
- The Negligent Driver Fails to Purchase Insurance
- The Negligent Driver's Insurance Coverage Lapses
- The Negligent Driver's Insurance Coverage is Determined Not to Apply
- The Victim Has Severe Injuries Requiring Us to Stack and Collect From Multiple Underinsured Motorist Policies
Regardless of the circumstances, you can rest easy knowing our uninsured and underinsured driver accident attorneys in Elizabeth City have the skills, experience, and commitment to pursue all of your legal claims and collect maximum payment for your past and future medical needs, for lost wages, and for your pain and suffering.
Our Reduced Fee Structure for Underinsured and Uninsured Accident Victims
Nagle & Associates isn't like other underinsured and uninsured driver accident law firms, and that's by design. We don't advertise on television, on the radio, or on billboards. We focus on real injuries and devote ourselves to excellence in service and results. Instead, we focus those resources on benefiting our clients by providing caring yet highly effective legal services for every accident victim we represent.
We also have a better fee structure than other personal injury law firms that handle underinsured and uninsured driver crashes.
Our legal team works on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid once your case is settled or your trial concludes. Most cases settle privately, with no lawsuit filings and no court involvement. The contingency fee structure incentivizes your lawyer to pursue maximum compensation for your injury claims. Frankly, an experienced lawyer will collect more from insurance companies than an unrepresented victim. To the extent that your lawyer collects more than you could have, he/she pays his/her own fee. Our goal is to leave you with far more settlement money in hand than you would ever get handling your case alone, and we make the insurance claim process much easier for you.
While many underinsured and uninsured driver accident law firms charge 33.3% of the settlement and 40-44% of amounts collected after a lawsuit is filed, our firm offers a more client-oriented rate of 25% on the settlement and 33.3% on any amounts collected in litigation. We file lawsuits only when an insurer refuses to offer a fair settlement, and only when we agree together that suit filing is the best path toward full compensation for your accident claims. We are a boutique law firm dedicated to concierge level client service and excellent results. We only handle serious motor vehicle accident cases, and our discounted fee percentage leaves a larger share of your settlement money in your hands when the case closes.
Hiring Our Firm Is Easy - With a Phone Call We Can Start Today
We stand ready to begin working on your case now. We offer free consultations by phone and if you want our help, we can meet in our office, and we also have investigators who can meet with you where you are, whether its at your home, your work or even if you are still under care at Brookdale Elizabeth City near Elizabeth City. If you prefer, you can even retain us by exchanged mailings. We charge no legal fee to help our clients with their property damage claims, and charge nothing for home visits. And remember, there are no up-front costs because our fee is a percentage of settlement, so we are paid only if and when we collect a settlement that you accept.
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Understanding the Difference Between Underinsured Drivers and Uninsured Drivers
Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage compensates crash victims for injuries and damages resulting from an accident caused by a driver who has no insurance whatsoever, or by a hit & run driver who cannot be identified. UM does not for property damage caused by a hit & run driver, but injury claims are fully covered by all applicable policies. In contrast, Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage steps in when a driver has liability insurance, but the coverage limits are insufficient to cover the injuries and damages they've caused.
The number of drivers on the road without insurance is quite alarming. According to the Insurance Information Institute, around 13% of motorists in the United States are uninsured. In North Carolina, that figure is notably lower, with about 6.5% of drivers operating without insurance coverage. However, the mandatory coverage limits in NC are quite low: before July 1, 2025, drivers can legally drive with only $30,000 per-person and $60,000 per-accident in bodily injury liability coverage. After July 1, 2025, our mandatory coverage increases to $50,000 per-person and $100,000 per-accident.
Our firm only handles real injury claims arising from forceful collisions. We commonly represent victims with injury claims worth more than $50,000. In these cases, we make sure the victim does not sign a Release for the liability coverage, because this destroys your payment rights for UIM coverage. We also notify and open claims for all stackable UIM policies. Once we bring all insurance companies and adjusters to the table, we present the strongest medical evidence, present a strong threat of litigation and trial, and push for the highest possible settlement offer.
How Does Policy Stacking Work in North Carolina?
UM and UIM are both stackable coverages in NC. If the at-fault driver had no insurance or was a hit & run driver, all UM policies stack. If the at-fault driver doesn't have enough coverage to fully fund your injury claims, all UIM policies stack to provide aggregate coverage and payment for all injury claims.
Policies stack from three sources - the policy on the vehicle the victim was riding in, the victim's personal auto policy if they were riding in someone else's vehicle, and every separate policy for anyone related to the victim by blood or marriage who resided with the victim on the date of the accident. Consider this hypothetical: Mary is riding with her friend Paula when they are struck by a hit & run driver. Paula's UM policy provides $50,000 per person in UM coverage. Mary has her own car and her policy has $100,000 in UM coverage. Mary lives with her son who has a separate auto insurance policy with $250,000 in UM coverage. In this case, Mary can stack and collect from all policies, and receive up to $400,000 in tax-free injury claim payments.
When is An Automobile Deemed Uninsured in North Carolina?
North Carolina's Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act of 1953 (MVSFRA) defines a vehicle as "uninsured" if it lacks both bodily injury liability insurance and property liability insurance that meets at least the minimum limits set by state law. A vehicle may still be deemed uninsured if it has such insurance but the insurer denies coverage or has gone bankrupt.
When is An Automobile Deemed Underinsured in North Carolina?
According to the MVSFRA, a vehicle is deemed "underinsured" when the total liability limits from all applicable bodily injury insurance policies at the time of the accident fall short of the limits of underinsured motorist coverage for the vehicle involved in the collision and covered under the owner's policy.
Always Consult with an Underinsured/Uninsured Driver Accident Attorney in Elizabeth City
When you file an uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance claim, your UM/UIM insurance carrier essentially acts as if they were the defendant. Despite being your own coverage, the insurance adjuster will try to reduce the amount they pay you just as the insurance company of the at-fault driver would. Always remember that insurance companies are for-profit businesses. They are in business to collect premiums, not to pay claims.
Your insurance adjuster might downplay your injuries or argue that you were fully or partially responsible for the accident. In North Carolina, under our pure contributory negligence law, if you are deemed even slightly at fault for the accident, you have no payment rights and cannot collect any compensation. If the adjuster can place you just 1% at fault, you get nothing. And insurance adjusters always challenge claims, question the extent of your injuries, argue that medical bills are unreasonable, and they offer pennies on the dollar to unrepresented victims. That's why it's crucial to involve an attorney as soon as possible—this helps protect your rights and increases your chances of collecting a settlement that reflects what you would receive from a jury of your neighbors following a successful trial.
Even if you prefer to handle your case without a lawyer, personal injury lawyers offer free consultations which can be accomplished by phone or in person. Invest time to talk with a victims' rights advocate who can explain your rights and options, and help you understand how to properly present your accident/insurance claims.
Compensation Options After A Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Accident
When it comes to collecting compensation after an uninsured or underinsured driver accident, the amount you get often depends on your auto insurance policy. In North Carolina, the law mandates that all car insurance policies include Uninsured Motorist coverage, but having Underinsured Motorist coverage is optional. That means you can collect benefits for Uninsured Motorist through your own policy, while benefits for Underinsured Motorists will depend on your coverage and the coverage on any other policies that apply.
Here's how you may be protected:
Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Coverage)
Uninsured Motorist coverage (UM) comes into play when another driver is at fault and lacks liability insurance. In such cases, the UM your insurance provider will assist in covering medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage, up to the limits set in your policy. UM coverage also applies if your collision was caused by a hit and run driver. In these cases, UM covers the injury claims but will not pay for repairs or replacement of your damaged vehicle. Thus, collision coverage is needed to collect for property damage caused by a hit and run driver.
Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM Coverage)
Underinsured Motorist coverage (UIM) comes into play when the at-fault driver's insurance limits aren't enough to cover your accident-related losses. In such cases, your may be able to access multiple UIM policies to help cover your claims and damages that exceed what the at-fault driver's policy can provide.
In North Carolina, the minimum limits for Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage match the state's minimum liability requirements. This means you should have at least $30,000 for each injured person in an accident, $60,000 total for personal injuries per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. If you find yourself in an accident with a driver who lacks sufficient insurance and you don't have UIM coverage, don't lose hope. You may be able to access other policies, or you can still work with an underinsured driver accident attorney in Elizabeth City to pursue a lawsuit against the at-fault driver's personal assets.
Both types of insurance coverage provide compensation for injuries that typically arise from motor vehicle collisions. For a claim to be valid, the at-fault driver's negligence must be the "proximate cause" of the costs or damages incurred. Some of the UM and UIM damages you can claim include:
- Emergency Room Costs
- Medical Bills
- Cost of Surgical Procedures
- Medical Transport and Ambulance Costs
- Medications and Medical Devices
- Lost Wages
- Permanent Injury
- Job Loss Due to Injury
- Permanent Disability
- Costs Associated with Rehab, Physical Therapy, or Treatment
- Tax Free Payment For Past & Future Pain, Suffering and Inconvenience
- Wrongful Death of Your Loved One
- More
Stacking Interpolicy Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage Explained
Under North Carolina law, you can draw not only from your own insurance policy but also from the policy of any relative by blood or marriage who currently lives with you and has UM/UIM coverage for their vehicle. For instance, a student going to MidAtlantic Christian University near Elizabeth City, who is living at home, can stack and collect from both their UIM policy and their parents' UIM policy if each has separate vehicles and separate insurance policies. The key is separate policies. If a single crash victim has multiple auto insurance policies, the can stack and use all of those policies, and still collect from family-owned policies AND the policy for the vehicle they occupied during the accident.
It's important to understand that UM/UIM coverage isn't automatically applied - North Carolina has specific regulations that outline when an injured party can file a UM/UIM claim. Since these rules can be quite complex, it's wise to work with an uninsured or underinsured driver accident attorney in Elizabeth City who is knowledgeable about underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage to help navigate the process and effectively resolve your claim.
North Carolina Underinsured/Uninsured Driver Lawsuit FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get from clients who were hit and injured by an underinsured or uninsured driver in North Carolina.
Uninsured Motorist coverage does cover injury claims arising from a hit-and-run accident, but certain criteria must be met to prevent fraudulent claims. First, victims should report the crash to police immediately Period Second, if your injuries are significant, you should speak with a lawyer about how to report claims and speak safely with insurance carriers. Lastly, there must be actual contact between the vehicles involved. This is often referred to as the "no contact rule." For instance, if one vehicle forces another off the road without any physical contact, the uninsured motorist coverage is not liable and North Carolina law allows them to deny the claim.
After an accident, the process of recovery can feel daunting and overwhelming, especially if you're dealing with injuries or recovering at Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City near Elizabeth City. That's why it's wise to reach out to one of our experienced personal injury attorneys, who can help take that burden off your shoulders. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won't owe us a dime unless we secure compensation for you. That means there's no downside to giving us a call at (800) 411-1583 to explore your options.
According to North Carolina law, interpolicy stacking is applicable only to insurance for "nonfleet private passenger motor vehicles," as outlined in N. C. Gen. Stat. §58-40-15 (9) and (10). Furthermore, any uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage included in a policy that covers five or more vehicles, or that pertains to vehicles not classified as a "private passenger motor vehicle" under the statute, does not qualify as a "separate or additional policy." Therefore, the limits of such coverage cannot be stacked with those of any other policies when determining the uninsured and underinsured motorist limits.
To protect your right to payment for your injury claims, it's important to be aware of the deadlines for filing uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, referred to as the statute of limitations. In North Carolina, you typically have three years from the date of the accident to file your lawsuit against all liable parties. However, in fatal injury cases, our NC Wrongful Death Act requires suit to be filed within two years. You should never wait until the last minute to you're your lawsuit! Navigating the claims process can be tricky, and the last thing you want is to miss out on the compensation you deserve because you didn't meet the deadline. That's why it's a good idea to team up with a skilled uninsured driver accident attorney in Elizabeth City who can help you handle your claim more effectively.
Many drivers shell out significant premiums to insurance companies for coverage in the event of an accident. Unfortunately, insurance companies commonly oppose, minimize and deny valid claims. This leaves injured individuals and victims of motor vehicle accidents in a tough spot when they need assistance the most. Unfortunately, it happens frequently and insurance companies often resort to various tactics to safeguard their profits.
Tactics like these are made in bad faith. They can include:
- Facilitating Ridiculous Delays to Avoid Claim Resolution
- Purposely Misinterpreting Policy Language to Avoid a Claim Payout
- Not Conducting a Comprehensive Claim Investigation
- Claiming that Injuries Were Not Caused by the Collision
- Using Abusive Action Such as Intimidation
Insurance companies often rely on these claim-opposition tactics to delay, minimize & deny claims, which underscores the importance of having a strong advocate by your side. Partnering with an experienced NC underinsured or uninsured accident lawyer can help your claim get approved, and help you collect maximum payment for your crash-related losses.
Nagle & Associates: Fighting Fearlessly for Your Compensation
If you've been in an accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver, it's very easy for insurance adjusters to control the dialogue and steer you toward a bad result. Even though you're dealing with your own insurance company, they know you don't intend to go to court without a lawyer, and they will not help you find reasons to pay full value for your accident and injury claims. Expect opposition and don't trust the insurance adjuster who is being paid to minimize your claims.
At Nagle & Associates, our experienced attorneys in North Carolina only handle motor vehicle accident cases and we know exactly how to pursue and collect maximum payment fo any victim of an uninsured or underinsured driver. We have decades of experience with complex traumatic medical cases, and we know how to collect and present your medical evidence, and how to compel the insurance adjusters to pay the full value of your case. We have mastered all NC insurance laws, and we know how to access multiple policies and compel maximum payment for your injury claims. We work closely with every client, develop a relationship that helps us understand your story, and work to solve your problems every step. We work for you, and with you! Together, we'll gather the details of your situation, thoroughly investigate the incident, and outline the best legal options for you. Whether you need guidance through the entire process, assistance in negotiating with the insurance company, or representation in court against a negligent driver or insurer, we've got your back. We're not afraid to take a strong stance to ensure you get the compensation you're entitled to.
Contact our office today for your free consultation.
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Latest News in Elizabeth City, NC
Elementary student found unharmed after escaping school
Madie MacDonaldhttps://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/southeast/child-school-escape-elizabeth-city/
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — A Central Elementary School student in North Carolina walked out of the building Tuesday and was near the road in front of the school before several people intervened to return the child to the school, prompting a deeper look into safety procedures.According to the superintendent for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, the student was able to exit the building and was near U.S. 17, the road in front of the school, before school staff and community members intervened.Resident Vickie Kohl...
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — A Central Elementary School student in North Carolina walked out of the building Tuesday and was near the road in front of the school before several people intervened to return the child to the school, prompting a deeper look into safety procedures.
According to the superintendent for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, the student was able to exit the building and was near U.S. 17, the road in front of the school, before school staff and community members intervened.
Resident Vickie Kohler said she was riding in a car that morning when she saw a little boy running along U.S. 17 about two houses down from the school.
“I didn’t think, I just jumped out of the car and tried to grab him to make sure that there was nobody that actually would hit him,” Kohler said.
Resident Katie Canning caught the whole incident on camera. In the video, another driver could be seen holding off traffic with their hazards on as the student ran alongside the busy road before Kohler got to him.
“I had the heart to get out myself, but she got there quicker, and she’s a hero in my eyes,” Canning said.
Kohler explained that as soon as she caught up to the boy, the boy’s teacher caught up to them.
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“She said that he was a runner and that she was turned around to talk to another student, and that she had took his her eyes off of him for a couple of seconds, and he darted out the door,” Canning said.
Officials with ECPPS released a statement following the incident, which can be read below:
On Tuesday, March 4, a student left their classroom, exited the building at Central Elementary School, and was in proximity of the road in front of our school. Thanks to the quick response of our staff and community members, the student safely returned to campus without injury.
Keith Parker, ECPPS Superintendent
Staff state they will continue to investigate how the child was able to leave the building and will review the school’s safety procedures to make sure that a similar incident doesn’t occur in the future.
“All we can do is just hope that the district will find ways to fix the situation,” Canning said.
Residents worry about future of social security services in Elizabeth City
Will Thomashttps://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/northeastern-north-carolina/residents-worry-about-future-of-social-security-services-in-elizabeth-city
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ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Ronald Sutton is a Vietnam Veteran who has called Elizabeth City home his entire life.
"All my life, I was born in 1950," said Sutton.
I met Ronald as he was leaving the Social Security Administration Building, a place he frequently visits for services.
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"Certain information I get from the Veterans Administration, they'd ask for certain things, and I had to get information from here for my social security, things like that. So it's convenient for me to come here, than go online," said Sutton.
The Elizabeth City location was included on a list from the Department of Government Efficiency or "DOGE," for potentially being a part of the continued cuts across the federal government. News that made its way around Elizabeth City on Friday, as many we spoke with said it's an asset to their community.
“I just hope they don’t close it, I really do. Because, it’s going to put a lot of people at a disadvantage," said Sutton.
The future of the location is unclear, but for now it is operating business as usual.
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We reached out to the Social Security Administration and General Services Administration and their responses are below:
"Acting Administrator Ehikian’s vision for GSA includes reducing our deferred maintenance liabilities, supporting the return to office of federal employees, and taking advantage of a stronger private/government partnership in managing the workforce of the future.GSA is reviewing all options to optimize our footprint and building utilization. A component of our space consolidation plan will be the termination of many soft term leases. To the extent these terminations affect public facing facilities and/or existing tenants, we are working with our agency partners to secure suitable alternative space. In many cases this will allow us to increase space utilization and obtain improved terms," said a GSA spokesperson."We are working with GSA to review our leases and ensure they are used efficiently. Most of the leases we are not renewing are for small remote hearing sites that are co-located with other Federal space. As the majority of our hearings are held virtually, we no longer need as many in-person hearings locations. In fact, in FY24, twenty percent of these offices held no in-person hearings. Other offices are non-public facing, being consolidated into nearby locations, or we had planned to close. Social Security continuously monitors and evaluates the use of our office space to maximize efficiency for the American taxpayer," said an SSA spokesperson.
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Child rescued near busy road after leaving school in Elizabeth City
Will Thomashttps://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/northeastern-north-carolina/child-rescued-near-busy-road-after-leaving-school-in-elizabeth-city
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Vickie Kohler was out getting wood with her husband Tuesday morning. While they were driving on US-17 south near Central Elementary School, they noticed something unusual."There was a little boy running down the road," said Kohler.Vickie sprang into action, making the decision to go across the busy road to make sure the child did not venture into oncoming traffic.Watch related coverage: North Carolina school district hits major milestones in student improvement&...
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Vickie Kohler was out getting wood with her husband Tuesday morning. While they were driving on US-17 south near Central Elementary School, they noticed something unusual.
"There was a little boy running down the road," said Kohler.
Vickie sprang into action, making the decision to go across the busy road to make sure the child did not venture into oncoming traffic.
Watch related coverage: North Carolina school district hits major milestones in student improvement
“When I got out, I seen the cars coming to me. I threw my door open, and I was just hoping they were going to stop. All I could think of was trying to get out to save the little boy," said Kohler.
Katie Canning captured Vickie’s heroic actions as they happened.
“She was passionate, but she didn't even think about it, until she saw the video that I recorded, how dangerous it really was, because it's a basic human instinct," said Canning.
“I was in 50 million emotions, and I didn't even realize what I had really, really done until, like, probably the next day," said Kohler.
Watch related coverage: 30+ cars broken into at Elizabeth City apartment complexes
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools released a statement on the incident, sharing their thanks for the community members that stepped up. School leaders also say they are reviewing current safety procedures to make sure an incident like this never happens again.
"On Tuesday, March 4, a student left their classroom, exited the building at Central Elementary School, and was in proximity of the road in front of our school. Thanks to the quick response of our staff and community members, the student safely returned to campus without injury.Please know that student safety is our highest priority. Our staff reacted immediately upon noticing the student had left the classroom and took swift action to ensure the student's safety. We are grateful that the situation was resolved without harm. However, we take this matter very seriously and are actively reviewing how the student was able to leave the building. We are reviewing our safety procedures to ensure that an incident like this does not happen again."
For Vickie Kohler and Katie Canning, they are just happy they could prevent a possible tragedy and hope their actions lead to change.
Watch related coverage: Air Station Elizabeth City C-130, Jayhawk helicopter used to rescue men on sinking sailboat
"Hopefully this is, unfortunately, an eye opener. But at the same time, I'm so glad that this was not a tragic eye opener," said Canning.
“I want everybody to know that I don't feel like I'm a hero. I do not feel like that I deserve anything. I just want people to know that what has happened here, I want them to actually do something about the protocol of keeping these kids safe," said Kohler.
Elizabeth City elementary school student walks out of building, found near roadway
WVEChttps://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/north-carolina/central-elementary-school-elizabeth-city-student-walks-out-of-classroom-into-road/291-74a3cb57-9502-4b78-a875-1032e3f9ff06
School officials emphasized that they are thoroughly investigating how the student was able to leave the building.ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Officials say a student walked out of Central Elementary School Tuesday morning and was found near the road in front of the school before being safely retrieved.They said a student left the classroom, exited the building and was "in proximity of the road" in front of the school and was safely returned to campus without injury, due to the quick response of one community member, ...
School officials emphasized that they are thoroughly investigating how the student was able to leave the building.
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Officials say a student walked out of Central Elementary School Tuesday morning and was found near the road in front of the school before being safely retrieved.
They said a student left the classroom, exited the building and was "in proximity of the road" in front of the school and was safely returned to campus without injury, due to the quick response of one community member, Vicki Kohler, and her husband.
Kohler said she was on her way to get some wood with her husband, when she saw the little boy.
"My husband said 'oh my goodness, look at that,' and I guess my mom instincts just took over because then I was telling him, pull over right now," said Kohler.
Kohler then ran across a busy Highway 17, located right in front of the school, and scooped the boy up as cars around them came to a standstill.
Kohler said the boy did not seem to know where he was.
"He just kept on saying 'I'm not supposed to be in the road, I'm not supposed to be in the road,'" said Kohler. "I said 'I know, little man, you're not. Never go by the road, you'll get hit."
Moments later, Kohler said a teacher with Central Elementary School caught up to them. Kohler said the teacher apologized, saying she took her eyes off the boy for just a few minutes and found the boy gone.
Kohler said she's just grateful she was there to stop him before he got too far away.
"He would have made it down to the church with how fast he was going," said Kohler. "I believe that the school needs some type of fencing around it to prevent this from happening, cause we do have special needs children in this area."
The entire incident was captured on cellphone video. Katie Canning, who filmed the rescue, said she was about to jump out of the car when she saw Kohler already running. The two found each other on social media later, and Canning said the incident stayed with her, as she has a child with special needs herself.
"It can be so scary when they take off like that," said Canning. "I'm just so glad this didn't end up as a tragic situation, but we have to learn from this, and make sure it doesn't happen again."
13News Now reached out to Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Public Schools for further comment, but have not yet heard back.
A spokesperson previously emphasized that they are thoroughly investigating how the student was able to leave the building and are reviewing safety procedures to prevent future incidents.
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