Drivers face the potential of being involved in an accident at any time, even when doing something as mundane as coming home from work. The early morning hours seem to increase the risks of accidents, as drunk drivers are typically more prevalent on the roads during...
Are you sharing the road with drunk drivers?
You undoubtedly have no way of knowing who is behind the wheel of each and every vehicle when you’re driving along a North Carolina roadway. You also have no control over the actions of other drivers, which is why traveling anywhere by motor vehicle carries an...
Single-vehicle accident with teen driver has tragic outcomes
Parents often have many apprehensions about letting their teens out on the road. Of course, once their teens are licensed, parents cannot control what their children do behind the wheel. Sadly, it is not uncommon for teen drivers to cause serious accidents that have...
Distractions affect drivers in different ways
When a driver is behind the wheel, his or her main priority should be to solely focus on the task at hand. Driving safely requires the person operating the vehicle to have eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and a focused mind. When there is a distraction, it can...
Statement taken out of context leads to denied insurance claim
Having insurance coverage is a necessary part of driving a vehicle. In the event of a car accident, insurance companies could cover at least a portion of the resulting damages, including vehicle repairs and medical expenses incurred due to injuries. Unfortunately,...
Car crash involving ambulance has harrowing outcomes
Serious roadway accidents can involve various types of vehicles, and it is not always clear at first what may have contributed to the accidents. Unfortunately, these events often have devastating outcomes for those involved, as even minor injuries can leave someone...
Social media: a risk for your personal injury claim
We mostly use social media to post about different events in our lives and to catch up with friends and family. That is why it may feel natural for us to post something when we get into an accident. However, any activity you have on social media after an accident can...
Delayed symptoms mean hidden injuries after car accident
You feel fine. No pain, no obvious injuries after a two-car accident in which the other driver failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into the side of your car. After reporting the accident and talking with authorities, you drive home. However, after a few hours of...
Head-on car crash leaves 2 seriously injured, 1 driver deceased
Car accidents are unfortunate and complicated events. Vehicles can be turned into hunks of twisted metal, drivers and passengers can suffer severe injuries, and recovering from the incident can take much more of a toll than many people anticipate. Unfortunately, in...
Possibility of slip and fall may increase in icy weather
Statistics say that 1,500 people die every year in the United States due to an injury caused by a fall. Cold weather is probably here to stay for a while in North Carolina, meaning the risk of suffering a fall on the ice or snow will be increased. This type of slip...