Motor vehicle accidents of any sort happen quickly -- far more quickly than most people can process. Once they're over, even the people involved in the wreck and the witnesses nearby may disagree on how events unfolded.This is particularly true when there are multiple...
Car Accidents
Never do these things behind the wheel
Distracted driving is thought to be behind about a quarter of all motor vehicle accidents. Distractions are also behind about 9% of crashes that involve some kind of fatality.That's a significant factor -- especially when you consider that every distracted driving...
Is leg pain after a car wreck worth worrying over?
Even a minor car wreck can leave you feeling battered and bruised -- so the fact that one or both of your legs hurt after an accident is hardly surprising. You probably don't think it's anything serious.Unfortunately, you could be wrong. Severe, shooting pain in your...
Driving safely on black ice in North Carolina
North Carolina's weather has been pretty wild this year -- and that's led to plenty of problems on the roads. Late-winter storms in February sent sleet, snow and freezing rain all over the Carolinas, along with parts of Virginia and Georgia. The National Weather...
What are the signs your brakes need replaced?
Modern vehicles are a marvel of technology and engineering -- but even the best of them wear down and need replacement parts from time to time.Aside from your tires, your brakes are probably the part of your vehicle that need the most care. If it's been a while since...
What happens when airbags don’t deploy correctly?
When you're in a motor vehicle of any kind, you naturally rely on all of its various features to keep you safe -- including your vehicle's airbags.But what if those airbags don't deploy? What if they deploy when they aren't supposed to, turning a minor accident into a...
What’s your duty to mitigate your damages after a wreck?
Car accidents are frustrating and scary. When they leave you with serious injuries, they can also be debilitating. Naturally, you expect the person who caused the accident (or their insurance company) to pick up the tabs for your lost wages and other expenses. After...
Ignition interlocks stop drunk drivers but cause accidents
When someone is arrested for drunk driving, it isn't uncommon for the court to order an ignition interlock device to be placed in their car. An ignition interlock is essentially a breathalyzer that keeps a car from running if the driver has a positive blood alcohol...
What happens during the discovery process after a car accident?
If you were injured in a car accident and the insurance company hasn't made a decent settlement offer, you may naturally want to pursue your injury claim in court. There are a lot of steps, however, that have to be taken between the time you file a claim and the time...
What are damages in a car accident claim?
The law has a language all of its own -- and familiar words sometimes take on unfamiliar meanings when they're used in reference to a car accident claim.Consider the term "damages," for example. In a car accident claim, your damages are the sum value you assign to...