Getting into a car wreck is one thing. Crashing your vehicle into a house in a drunken driving accident ups the ante considerably.Even though the accident resulted in considerable property damage and serious injury to the passenger in his car, the 26-year-old...
Do you live in the state of North Carolina? If so, it is likely that you spend time driving on the many interstates that crisscross the state. From I-95 to I-40, the convenience factor alone is reason enough to take to these roadways on a regular basis.These...
North Carolina drivers should be aware of a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which points to distracted driving as the second-highest cause of preventable car accidents in the nation, overshadowed only by impaired or drunk driving. According...
When people in North Carolina and across the U.S. are involved in car accidents, one common concern is that they will have whiplash from the impact. This term does not indicate one specific condition; it is actually a generic term referring to general neck injuries...
Skull fractures can take a variety of forms. Some heal on their own, while others require surgery, especially when accompanied by brain injury. Auto accidents are a common cause of skull fractures in North Carolina and across the U.S. due to the impact of the forces...
A 19-year-old man was killed and four other people were seriously injured in a two-car accident that took place in Raleigh on Dec. 24. According to a police statement, the deceased victim's 18-year-old sister was behind the wheel when she lost control and crossed over...
The highways of North Carolina may grow safer in the near future as modern collision avoidance technologies are developed and deployed on motor vehicles. Some experts on the subject have stated a preference for a legislative mandate requiring the installation and use...
The incidents of death and injury resulting from distracted driving have reached substantial levels in the United States. The recent increase in popularity of cellphones and other mobile devices has allegedly been responsible for a marked increase in loss of life and...
On Oct. 16, a pedestrian accident in Garner involving two vehicles sent two people to the hospital, according to authorities. The incident reportedly occurred at approximately 4 p.m. near a Garner elementary school. A 26-year-old man was traveling on Timber Drive in a...
An accident involving three vehicles left three individuals injured in Onslow County by the Sneads Ferry Bridge on Sept. 12. One of the vehicles reportedly went up in flames, and the driver was pulled to safety. The accident caused a closure of the bridge for about...
