2025 Changes to Car Insurance Laws in North Carolina North Carolina law requires all car owners to have vehicle insurance. Insurance protects you and others in the case of an accident. When you have insurance, it typically covers you by paying for damages and injuries that occur as a result…
North Carolina Truck Accidents Statistics and Information As drivers, we share the road with all types of vehicles, including large commercial trucks. In fact, North Carolina is one of the states with the highest number of trucks on the road. Many thousands of trucks travel on our roadways. A high…
North Carolina Traffic Safety Programs Highway safety is of great importance in North Carolina. Preventing accidents, injuries, and fatalities starts by educating the public on the importance of safe practices while behind the wheel. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program offers programs that are designed to promote highway safety awareness. Various…
What is the Car Accident Settlement Process in North Carolina? In order to file a lawsuit after a traffic accident for a car accident settlement, you will need to take certain steps to protect yourself and your claim. Specifically, you will need to document the crash, get medical treatment, and…
Early Morning Crash Leaves One Driver Dead An early morning crash in east Charlotte resulted in the death of one of the drivers. The accident happened at about 5:00 am between two pickup trucks. The deadly accident occurred at the intersection of Hood Road and Plaza Road Extension. The accident…
Multiple Vehicle Crash Involving Garbage Truck Injures Four People A recent vehicle accident sent four people to the hospital, one in critical condition. The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-85 in Charlotte, near the Beatties Ford exit 37. All southbound lanes of I-85 were shut down for a…
Semi-Truck Driver Arrested After Major Crash With Five Deaths A semi-truck driver has been arrested following a serious crash involving multiple vehicles. The accident occurred on northbound Interstate 95 in Wilson County. The incident involved several big rigs as well as two SUVs. The accident resulted in five deaths and…
What Causes Truck Accidents? Truck accidents are among the most devastating types of crashes. A big rig can weigh up to 80,000 pounds with cargo and can be more difficult to control than a typical passenger vehicle. There are various factors that may cause accidents with 18-wheelers to happen. …
Semi-Truck Crashes into Vehicles After Failing to Move Over A tractor-trailer truck crashed into vehicles, including two police cars, after failing to move over. The crash happened after police were investigating an accident that had taken place on the same roadway. The vehicles were all stopped on the shoulder of…
The Importance of Making a Police Report After an Accident Accidents occur quite often. If you drive a vehicle, you will probably be involved in an accident at some time in your life. Thankfully, most accidents are minor fender-benders. Sometimes, however, a crash can result in severe injuries or even…