Driving in and around Charlotte is not without its share of risks. The major metropolitan area sees a lot of traffic each day, and with that, the potential for North Carolina motorists becoming involved in accidents. Sadly, one person recently lost his life in a...
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3-car crash in Charlotte injures 2
Whether in North Carolina of some other state, road intersections are notoriously dangerous. At any given time, vehicles are traversing the junction to get to their destinations, and whenever traffic patterns cross, the potential for accidents arises. Such seems to be...
Undercover operation nets 30+ arrests
Unfortunately, some people will try anything to make money. This includes selling illegal drugs as well as the unlicensed sale of alcohol and firearms. The state of North Carolina recently completed an extensive investigation into the illegal sale of drugs, alcohol...
The threat of drowsy driving
Getting enough sleep is an important part of living a happy, healthy life. Unfortunately, many adults in North Carolina are chronically sleep deprived. This makes doing everyday activities like driving exponentially more dangerous. Drowsy driving is a growing problem...
Charlotte area crime rates down for 2021
Good news for the residents of the Queen City. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, crimes rates declined overall in 2021. Here are some figures posted in the CMPD’s end-of-year crime report for last year. Where crime rates dropped On the whole,...
Charlotte car crash claims 2 lives, injures 2
An early morning car crash in Charlotte claimed the lives of two people and injured two others. The accident occurred on Freedom Drive and involved two vehicles. The woman allegedly responsible for the crash was deemed intoxicated by authorities. Now, those adversely...
Wrong-way crash near Charlotte claims 1 life
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...
Revoking, rejecting and counter offering a contract
Contracts provide much of the structure and stability that is necessary to run a successful business in North Carolina. However, conceiving of, drafting and signing a contract does not always proceed as smoothly as one would like. There are many situations where it...
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...
