North Carolina highways can be busy, dangerous places. While one might think it is safer to travel in the wee hours of the morning, when there are not a lot of vehicles on the road, this is not always the case. In fact, on a recent Thursday at approximately 5 a.m., a...
Personal Injury
It’s becoming more dangerous to drive in America
Driving trends and car accident statistics indicate that driving in North Carolina is a risky endeavor. The behavior of drivers seems to be more negligent and reckless, leading to higher numbers of preventable accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Holding speeders accountable
If you are concerned about the recent rise in traffic fatalities in North Carolina, you are not alone. Last year, the state saw a record number of deadly accidents, and police report dealing with an astounding number of drivers traveling well over the speed limit. In...
What damages are available to a personal injury victim?
A car accident has the potential to leave a North Caroline victim struggling with serious injuries and other complications. Of these is financial loss, something that can impact every aspect of one’s life as he or she struggles to pay medical bills and take care of...
The dangerous implications of distracted driving
A driver has the obligation to operate his or her vehicle responsibly and safely. This means drivers of all ages and experience levels should be aware of things that could cause distraction and avoid them. Cellphone use is the leading cause of distracted driving, but...
The right course of action after a car accident
Most North Carolina drivers are unprepared for an unexpected emergency, such as a motor vehicle collision. A car accident is an expensive and traumatizing event, and it may be helpful for a driver to know what to do next in case this happens to him or her. What...
Distracted driving can come in many different forms
When driving, the main priority should be the safe operation of the vehicle and arriving at the destination safely. Distractions of any kind can lead to a significantly higher chance of an accident. Most people associate distracted driving with talking on the phone or...
A car accident can cause traumatic brain injury
A car accident can be minor or severe, and it can cause numerous injuries, including death. One possible injury is brain damage, and it also can range from minor to severe. Unlike many other parts of the body, the brain is unable to fully heal, so, depending on the...
What is contributory negligence and how might it affect my case?
Currently, there are only a handful of states that follow contributory negligence laws in a case based on negligence. North Carolina is one of those states. Under the contributory negligence tort rule, parties seeking damages for the negligent behavior of another...
