According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, nearly 115,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in 2021. Dealing with insurance companies becomes a necessary step after a vehicle accident, but knowing if and when to speak with the other...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can teen fatal accident rates be reduced?
One clear trend in car accident rates is that some teenagers pose a serious risk to both themselves and everyone they share the road with. They are involved in fatal accidents at a higher rate than any other age group. They are a very small age group, so the total...
How a brain injury can impact future earning capacity
Suffering from a brain injury can certainly lead to immediate costs, often that are unexpected. For instance, say that you get involved in a motor vehicle accident, hit your head and have to spend a week in the hospital. That time in a medical center, along with the...
Why is internal bleeding so dangerous after a collision?
Every year, thousands of lives are forever altered by vehicular crashes. Beyond the visible damage, one often underestimated and potentially life-threatening problem is internal bleeding. This silent threat lurks within the body, yet it can have devastating...
Why are teenagers driving with friends more dangerous?
Most people would agree that teenage drivers are among the most accident-prone on the roads. There is clear evidence to back it up, too. The crash rate per mile of drivers aged between 16 and 19 was almost three times as high as for drivers aged 20 or over. Carrying...
Drowsy driving risks on long road trips
Going on road trips could be fun and exciting. However, it could quickly turn sour if you fail to consider the work needed to reach the destination. Driving for a long time could take a toll on the person behind the wheel. So much so that even professional drivers...
Navigating for a safe summer road trip
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...
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...