Summer is synonymous with road trips for many people. The open road, good music and the promise of exciting destinations make road trips a favorite summer pastime. However, safety should always be the main priority when planning for these adventures. Here are some...

Motor Vehicle Accidents
The correlation between aggressive driving and speeding accidents
While car accidents that result in serious injuries can have many causes, speeding is one of the most common factors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that speed-related crashes claimed the lives of more than 11,000 individuals in 2020....
Understand the effects of your SCI
Back injuries are serious, and the results can be catastrophic when they affect your spinal column. When you sustain a spinal cord injury, minor or severe, you often have months of recovery and a lifetime of a new normal to anticipate. Understanding the outcomes of...
What can a truck’s event data recorder tell you about a crash?
It is virtually impossible to drive anywhere in North Carolina without passing at least one tractor-trailer. Commercial vehicles are a welcome sight, of course, as they deliver essential items from coast to coast. Still, tractor-trailer accidents are not exactly rare...
Bad weather and traffic crash risks
You could become involved in a traffic crash for countless reasons, such as another driver speeding, drinking while driving or using their phone. All of these behaviors can become even more dangerous when weather conditions worsen, and even responsible and cautious...
Which back injuries are likely to occur during a car accident?
During an accident, your body remains in motion as the car collides with an object. Until your body makes an impact with the airbag or seat belt, it does not stop. A violent stop can lead to back injuries. Some of the soreness related to severe back injuries does not...
Recovering from a traffic accident as an older adult
If you recently sustained an injury in a car crash, you could have a wide variety of hardships to deal with. If you are an older adult, the impact of a serious crash is likely particularly devastating. Whether you become immobilized due to injuries, lose your ability...
The characteristics of fatal pedestrian accidents
If you walk alongside the road or try to cross a street on foot, you should understand the dangers you face. As opposed to those riding in a vehicle, you are particularly vulnerable as a pedestrian, and you could become seriously injured or lose your life if a vehicle...
I-40 ranks as one of the deadliest interstates in the country
Whether it is travelers heading for the beach or the mountains or commuters driving to their jobs, I-40 is one of the most heavily traveled roads in North Carolina. It is also one of the most deadly. How dangerous is I-40 and how can drivers stay safe? How deadly is...
How can road rage cause deadly accidents?
If you have experienced road rage while driving, you are not alone. At least 80% of motorists across the country admit to having significant anger behind the wheel. What you may not realize, however, is the dangers that accompany angry driving. According to the...