People who ride in cars as passengers place a tremendous amount of trust that the person operating the motor vehicle will get everyone to their destinations safely. Unfortunately, not all drivers in North Carolina choose to operate their vehicles safely, and they...
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Car accident seriously injures woman, other driver faces charges
Those who choose to drive after consuming drugs or alcohol place themselves and everyone else on the road at risk. Impaired drivers usually exhibit slower reaction times, and they often swerve in and out of their lanes as they struggle to maintain control over their...
Understanding the key elements of a business contract
Taking an idea and building it into a business is a rewarding yet often challenging experience. Building a successful business in North Carolina, or anywhere, takes a lot of time and effort. Whether your business is still in its startup phase or has been operational...
Truck-motorcycle wreck in Charlotte kills 1, injures another
Although they are an economical and efficient means of travel, motorcycles offer riders little protection in an accident. And their small size means that motorcycles are sometimes hard to see for other drivers on the road. Accidents between motorcycles and other...
School bus/dump truck crash causes several injuries
A lot of parents in North Carolina send their children to school on school buses. Those parents ostensibly hope their children will be safe riding the bus; however, school buses have to share the road with other vehicles. While a school bus driver would hopefully...
Crash on I-485 inner loop seriously injures 1
The hustle and bustle of Charlotte means that traffic is on the city’s roads at all times of day and night. The early morning hours have historically been among the most dangerous to be on the road in North Carolina and everywhere else. During these times, many...
Several people facing charges for stealing gas in Charlotte
The recent meteoric rise in gas prices has put a strain on the pockets of motorists throughout North Carolina and around the country. With prices so high, the potential exists for criminals to devise methods for getting free gas and/or profiting from the exorbitant...
Higher speeds generally mean higher risks
Most drivers travel over the speed limit at some point, but here is a distinct difference between traveling a few miles per hour over the posted speed limit and driving at recklessly high speeds. Drivers who speed may not realize it at the time, but they are putting...
Car crash in Charlotte claims 1 life, injures another
In North Carolina and elsewhere, most people drive safely and in accordance with the rules of the road. Sometimes however, despite their best efforts at staying safe, drivers can still become involved in motor vehicle accidents due the recklessness or negligence of...
Charlotte police officer facing DWI charges after crash
In North Carolina and elsewhere, people tend to hold law enforcement officers to a higher standard than civilians. Sworn to uphold the law, police officers should be an example to others, not only in their professional lives but their personal lives as well. Because...
