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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Should you care about long-haul trucker health?
Long-haul truckers, sometimes known as over-the-road truckers, spend thousands of hours between the wheel every year. These commercial drivers may cross several states in just a few days. To protect the public, truckers must healthy enough to avoid accidents. When...
Authorities suspect recklessness causes fatal Charlotte collision
It may go without saying that car accidents in North Carolina leave much for those impacted by them to sort through. There are the immediate effects (such as injuries, vehicle repairs and property damage), as well as potential long-term consequences (recuperative...
4 driver behaviors that may put motorcyclists at risk
While auto and truck drivers must obey the same traffic laws as motorcyclists, even a relatively minor mistake on the part of a motorist may easily prove deadly for a biker. Unfortunately, many collisions between motor vehicles and motorcycles happen because the...
Distracted driving is not just about texting
We often hear about the dangers of texting while driving, and it is certainly a hazardous activity. However, texting is only one example of distracted driving. There are many others. A little background According to the National Highway Transportation Safety...
North Carolina work zone crashes injured 6,542 people in 2019
Road construction is often a source of annoyance, but construction zones are also common sites for North Carolina car wrecks. The state’s construction zones have become so hazardous for motorists that they now see thousands of injury- or fatality-involved crashes...