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...

Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
What makes drowsy driving a risk?
Distracted driving comes in all forms. For example, texting while driving is a type of distraction. So is drowsy driving. Despite this similarity, drowsy driving does not get the same level of spotlight as texting while driving. But drowsy driving may actually pose a...
I am in an accident: should the other driver help me?
You are in emotional distress because another vehicle hit yours while you were out driving on a North Carolina highway. You may have even suffered injury from the collision. But then the motorist who struck you drives away without bothering to render aid. This...
Is it legal to text and drive in North Carolina?
Many states have laws in place prohibiting the use of mobile devices while driving, including North Carolina. According to the North Carolina General Assembly, it is not lawful to compose texts/emails, nor read texts/emails while operating a motor vehicle. Violating...
Wrongful death laws in North Carolina
Losing a loved one in an auto accident is a devastating but all-too-common experience. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, motor vehicle fatalities in North Carolina occur significantly more than the national average. Families...
Motor vehicle accidents may increase with risky behavior
In North Carolina and throughout the United States, there are inherent dangers on the road. Whether it is a driver who is distracted, is under the influence, operates a vehicle recklessly, is drowsy or is simply inexperienced, motor vehicle accidents can happen...
Parents may influence distracted driving for teen drivers
Raising a teenager can pose some challenges for parents in North Carolina and elsewhere. Not only are they dealing with their growing need of independence, they are also accepting the fact that their child is now old enough to operate a motor vehicle. While getting a...