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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
You can still take action in a hit-and-run crash
Although automobile collisions occur each and every day, it is a shocking event when it happens to you. Whether you are driving on a busy highway, city road or open country road, negligent drivers are all over the place. What is already a shocking event could take an...
Infotainment systems may raise risk of auto accidents
Drivers of newer vehicles in North Carolina might be under the impression that the advancements will improve every aspect of driving. While there are certain areas in which drivers can benefit from so-called “infotainment” systems, there are also potential hazards....
Important steps people should take after being in car accident
Most people in North Carolina drive their car to get where they need to go. People rely on them to go to work, go to school, go grocery shopping, to run errands, to visit friends and family and for many other reasons. Most of the time people will drive to where they...
Unsafe Driving Practices Put Motorcyclists at Risk
Motorcyclists in North Carolina enjoy some of the most beautiful natural scenery that the country has to offer. From sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean to rustic mountain paths through the Blue Ridge, motorcyclists can take in all the state’s beauty without the...