A recent poll conducted by the AAA Foundation demonstrated results similar to those from the National Sleep Foundation Polls, which showed that a large percentage of Americans report driving under the influence of sleep. The most recent poll showed that one-third of those surveyed admitted to driving drowsy in the…
A recent report by the Consumer Federation of America says that some insurance companies are using claims software that allows them to manipulate payments, thereby paying consumers less than they deserve after an accident. The report found that popular injury evaluation software used by many insurance companies comes with provisions…
In a tragic story that highlights the dangers that lurk on North Carolina’s roadways, seven people were injured, including two who had to be freed from a crushed car, in a four-vehicle crash earlier this month on southbound Interstate 85 in north Charlotte. The crash closed the southbound lanes of…
Passenger vans are common sights on roadways across North Carolina during busy summer months. College groups, church youth groups, camps and others keep the vehicles full crisscrossing the state’s highways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Agency recently urged the users of such 15-passenger vans to take certain steps to keep…
One of the most important ways to reduce motorcycle accidents is to be more aware of all the traffic surrounding your car. Something so small as paying more careful attention could save a biker’s life. One such tragic accident took place this weekend which left a Charlotte mother and daughter…
By now many of us have either heard of or had the opportunity to experience firsthand Apple’s helpful gadget dubbed “Siri.” The technology company recently had a major announcement about everyone’s favorite robot assistant, but it had nothing to do with the iPhone. The company instead said that Siri would…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that the number of people who die or are injured using ATVs each year is on the rise. The federal agency is asking that riders stay vigilant and be safe while out on the trails this summer. The summer is a…
While dog bites may not grab major newspaper headlines very often, it doesn’t mean they aren’t important to the victims and those insuring the victims. Animals still attack people, and the elderly and young children often serve as the primary victims of such attacks. According to the CDC, every year…
The presence of inspectors from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at a company’s door is usually the cause for concern for employers. A new study out of Harvard Business School finds that this probably shouldn’t be the case. The data suggests that regular inspections by OSHA actually help…
According a recent article on Law.com, a recent New Jersey case dealt with the interesting issue of liability for an accident caused by texting. This might not sound so novel, but what makes this case different than others is that the person who was texting the driver was also sued…