Understanding the role of dashcam footage in accident cases is important. While this footage can serve as valuable evidence, specific factors determine its admissibility in court. Knowing these legal standards can help clarify whether the footage will support or...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
In-car vs. smartphone distractions while driving
In North Carolina, distracted driving is a major concern. Both in-car entertainment systems and smartphones are significant contributors. Understanding how these distractions compare can help drivers make safer choices on the road. In-car entertainment systems In-car...
Almost 30% of North Carolina car crash deaths involve alcohol
Alcohol-related car crash deaths are a major concern in North Carolina. This highlights a need for effective strategies to address it. Understanding the factors contributing to alcohol-related crashes sheds light on the scope of the problem. It also informs efforts to...
Why avoid signing a blanket release for medical records?
When you sustain injuries in a car accident, compensation from an insurance company can help with medical expenses and other losses. To evaluate your claim, insurers require documentation of your diagnosis and treatment. However, it is important to understand that you...
What are the different types of driver distraction?
When drivers no longer pay complete attention to the road in front of them, distracted driving occurs. Although many drivers assume texting and driving is the main type of distraction, many other activities can be just as dangerous. Distracted driving poses a...
Dealing with insurance company calls after a car crash
After a car accident, you may receive a call from an insurance company representing the at-fault driver. These calls often come before you have recovered from the incident and have had time to prepare a statement. It is important to be cautious in your conversations...
Who suffers the most when truck accidents happen?
Because of the size and weight of commercial trucks, the consequences can be catastrophic when they collide with other vehicles. In fact, occupants of other vehicles on the road are more likely to die in an accident involving a large truck than the occupants of the...
Should you sign a medical authorization form after a car crash?
After surviving a motor vehicle accident, the next phase you must confront is the process of pursuing compensation from the negligent party’s insurance company. One of their immediate requests will likely be to access your medical records to validate the severity of...
Coping with the tragic loss of a loved one after a car accident
Losing a loved one after a horrific car accident is a harrowing experience. When the death is the result of another driver’s negligence or reckless behavior, the grief can be even more profound. The people they leave behind are often unsure about what to do next and...
3 reasons to seek hospital care after a car crash
Survivors may be in denial after a car accident and claim to feel well. Unfortunately, minor injuries that may appear fine now can be fatal later. Injured individuals tend to underestimate the severity of their injuries to avoid going to the hospital, thinking that it...