If another party is responsible for causing an accident, you may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. A number of parties may be liable including the other driver in the crash, the vehicle manufacturer or agency responsible for maintaining the North...
Car Accidents
Tips for driving in low or bright light
As the days start to get shorter, there is a good chance that you'll be on the road as the sun rises in the morning or sets at night. Furthermore, as the sun's angle gets lower in the sky, you may be more vulnerable to driving during periods of extremely bright or low...
Summer driving brings deadly risks
Drivers of all ages must worry about their safety throughout the year. When summertime arrives, they may need to be additionally careful. Summer vacations bring more people to the roads in North Carolina, potentially increasing traffic dangers. Teen drivers may not be...
Does my luxury car have a dangerous recall notice?
Driving a Mercedes comes with a certain feeling of luxury. When you own one of these vehicles, you expect a specific standard of safety and quality. It can be challenging to keep track of recall notices. Sometimes they get lost in the mail. Other times, it can be a...
Knowing the types and signs of distracted driving
Distracted driving is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem on roads in North Carolina. Drivers who're distracted can cause motor vehicle accidents and result in serious injuries or fatalities. There are many different types of distractions that can lead to a...
What are some common causes of car accidents in North Carolina?
Nobody thinks they're going to get into an accident when they get behind the wheel of a car in North Carolina. Yet, thousands of accidents happen every year. You can't predict exactly what's going to happen on the road, but you can take precautions to ensure that you...
Those injured in a motor vehicle crash often need an attorney
Not every accident or fender-bender needs legal action when there is an ambulance trip to the ER. Perhaps both drivers were unharmed in the collision, or an animal on the road caused the crash. In some instances, the injured may have been responsible for their own...
Guess what? Multitasking is a myth (and that’s why drivers crash)
No doubt, you've heard somebody say the words "I'm a good multitasker" before -- and maybe you've even said it yourself. However, multitasking doesn't actually exist -- at least not the way that most people think.Studies have shown that when people are doing more than...
Combat the financial impact of a wreck by seeking compensation
Car wrecks are traumatic for many people who go through them. The initial shock can make it difficult to think about what you need to do. Taking the normal steps like gathering the other driver's information, contacting the police department and getting witness names...
The devastating consequences of facial injuries in a car wreck
You thought you were lucky to walk away from the wreckage of your vehicle -- until you registered the pain in your head and the blood on your face. When you saw your reflection, you were shocked at just how badly battered you looked from facial injuries that you...