Speeding is a significant contributing factor to fatal wrecks on North Carolina roads. Understanding the role of speed in fatal car crashes can help raise awareness about the dangers of exceeding the speed limit. It can also help promote safer driving habits among...
Technology has become an integral part of daily life, extending its reach even to the roads you traverse. Integrating modern technology into vehicles has reduced the frequency and severity of car accidents. Advanced driver assistance systems In 2021, North Carolina...
Distracted driving has become a significant concern in recent years, contributing to a significant number of motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, distracted driving causes many injuries and deaths on an annual basis. Drivers should review the various forms of distracted...
When an auto accident results in paralysis, the physical, emotional and financial toll can be overwhelming. You might face extensive lifestyle changes as you adapt to your condition, and the costs associated with that are often significant. Understanding the...
Car crashes are sometimes perceived as mere collisions of metal and rubber, but the aftermath can harm people far beyond the visible damage. Besides the physical injuries, the psychological toll on those involved can be profound and enduring. It can help to shed light...
Using the roads as a motorcyclist can be a fun experience, but it also comes with its fair share of dangers, particularly when it comes to left turns made by cars. When a car makes a left turn at an intersection, the driver may not see an oncoming motorcycle for a...
Severe head trauma calls for prompt and careful attention to ensure the best chances of recovery. Whether caused by a fall, car accident or other incidents, serious head injuries require immediate treatment, as well as ongoing care. Because head injuries cause a range...
On the road, you expect all other vehicles to follow the state's traffic regulations and to practice safe driving tips to ensure that you and others remain safe. However, driving recklessly can ultimately end in a devastating or catastrophic accident where others face...
Most car crash cases focus on the drivers of the vehicles. However, passengers often suffer serious injuries in motor vehicle accidents. If you suffer an injury as a passenger in a motor vehicle, can you sue the driver? Who is liable for car accident injuries? In...
Nearly every state, including North Carolina, currently defines drunk driving as operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. However, it was not that long ago that most states used .10 percent as the threshold between (potentially) legal...
