Distracted Driving Awareness Driving can be dangerous. Accidents occur with some frequency. In 2022, more than 110,000 people were injured in vehicle accidents in North Carolina. While vehicle manufacturers are making cars with more safety features, the number of accidents continues to increase. One of the reasons for the high…
Is North Carolina a No-Fault State for Car Accident Claims? There are millions of car accidents every year across the United States. Many of these result in serious injuries or deaths. According to statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the national fatality rate is 12.9 deaths…
One Student Killed and Two Injured in Crash With Tanker Truck One high school student was killed, and two others were injured in a morning crash near their school. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District confirmed the collision and offered counseling to assist students and others who were affected by the terrible…
Falling Truck Debris Caused Multiple Accidents in Asheboro Asheboro was the scene of a number of collisions caused by falling truck debris. Debris that fell off a truck on Interstate I-73/74 South caused multiple accidents. In all, the debris resulted in five collisions that included 14 vehicles. The accidents all…
Riding in the Backseat of a Pickup Could be Dangerous You may feel safe when you are riding in a large pickup truck. Generally, when a pickup truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the truck will sustain less damage. Some of the larger pickup trucks are becoming more popular, and…
How Safe are Autonomous Vehicles? Autonomous vehicles have been in the works for at least a few years and many people wondered if they would ever really be on the streets. Autonomous vehicles are on the roads today and their numbers are likely going to increase in the next few…
Can a Bar or Restaurant Be Deemed Responsible if They Overserve a Customer? You may have witnessed someone in a bar or restaurant getting served more drinks even though they were obviously intoxicated. You might wonder how the person will be able to get home or whether they will be…
The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Summertime is here, and everyone is outside, enjoying all that life has to offer. There are many people taking vacations, and many of them are driving. Teens are out of school and practicing their driving skills behind the wheel. While the days may be…
Three Common Negligent Acts That Can Cause Car Accidents Car accidents can happen in an instant. Suddenly, you are involved in a serious crash, and you and your passengers may be severely injured. In North Carolina, the negligent party is responsible for paying the damages of the injured party if…
Motorcycle Safety in North Carolina May is the unofficial start of summer. With the warm temperatures comes an increase in motorcycles on the roads. As of 2021, North Carolina had almost 200,000 registered motorcycles. Motorcycles make up about 2% of registered vehicles yet account for about 10% of traffic fatalities.…