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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Almost a quarter of fatal North Carolina crashes involve speed
Speeding contributes to a substantial percentage of car wrecks in North Carolina. The allure of reaching a destination quickly often overrides the need to follow speed limits, leading to avoidable accidents. Looking at the reasons behind the high incidence of...
Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year
Children excitedly await Halloween, the day they can dress up as their favorite character and go door to door looking for candy and all sorts of other treats. Children may not recognize the consequences of scurrying around the streets and roads. Furthermore,...
How safe are driverless rideshare cars?
It appears that residents of Charlotte will soon be able to hail a driverless car to pick them up from their smartphones. These cutting-edge, self-driving vehicles promise improved safety, environmental benefits and increased mobility. However, widespread adoption of...
The problem of distracted drivers in parking lots
Parking lots have their share of hazards, including disrepair and debris which sometimes cause people to fall down and get hurt. However, drivers pulling in and out of the lot can also pose a serious risk of injury or death to unsuspecting pedestrians. Distracted...
Don’t underestimate the danger of drowsy driving
The danger of drunk driving and distracted driving gets quite a bit of attention in North Carolina and throughout the country. And with good reason. These are incredibly dangerous activities for anyone to engage in, endangering the lives of not only that driver but...
3 road rules to combat school bus accidents
A new academic season is upon North Carolina students and their parents. It is that time of the year when distinct yellow school buses transporting young learners flood the state’s roadways. In effect, the Department of Transportation (DOT) reminds all road users to...