You may have gotten a bad night’s sleep, but it is likely that you still must wake up in the morning and go on your daily commute to work, and then home again. Others around you may be in the same boat and some of them may be too drowsy to drive safely. You may think...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run accident on I-485
Motorcyclists usually do not fare well in collisions on an interstate highway. A recent accident on I-485 near Moore’s Chapel Road demonstrates this unhappy truth. The incident A Charlotte man was riding his motorcycle on the outer loop of I-485 when he was caught in...
Notorious Charlotte road gets crosswalk to reduce auto accidents
While auto accidents can happen without warning anywhere in Charlotte and across North Carolina, there are some roads that are more dangerous than others. Researchers, planners, legislators and activists are cognizant of the risks people face and strive to improve...
Driver fatigue common cause of truck accidents
While a career in truck driving has many advantages, reasonable hours are typically not one of them. Commercial truck drivers are often expected to spend long stretches of time on the road, often traveling across multiple states in just one trip. However, the long...
How do you know how much your case is worth?
People who have been injured in a motor vehicle accident often wonder what a personal injury claim would be worth if they were to pursue one. This is a good question, and one that requires careful consideration if you want to find accountability and recover for the...
NC accident statistics highlight ongoing safety problems
The year 2020 was not the best for traffic safety on North Carolina’s roads. According to statistics compiled by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were just over 247,000 crashes reported on this state’s roads. While this was a decrease from the...
How can motorists prevent causing a pedestrian accident?
The number of pedestrian accidents that occur each year is a serious issue in our nation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2019 alone, 6,205 pedestrians lost their lives and a further 76,000 were injured after being struck by a motor...
Steps to take following a truck accident
Truck accidents are commonly catastrophic accidents that result in serious injuries to victims. For that reason, victims should know how to document their injuries and damages and what to do following a truck accident. To begin with, it is important to secure whatever...
How dangerous is it to be out on the road?
Some people in Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina may have recently experienced or seen more incidents of road rage, careless, or aggressive driving habits of other drivers. These impressions, as well as recent government reporting, may inform drivers to be...
Poor sleep can lead to a drowsy driving crash the next day
Sometimes we just do not get a good night’s sleep. Maybe we are pulling an all-nighter at work, are up all night with a crying baby or simply have insomnia. Still, we must continue on the next day as tired as we are. Some people will make the risky decision during...