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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
What is driver negligence?
Many car accidents in North Carolina are caused by the irresponsible or negligent actions of a driver. Motor vehicle accident victims can file a negligence claim against the driver responsible for the accident to recover damages. A negligence claim involves proving...
Driver arrested in deadly motorcycle collision
A motorcyclist is dead after a car hit him last Friday morning on Fairview Road in Charlotte. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, the accident occurred when the passenger car travelling eastbound on Fairview Road struck the motorcyclist while making a left...
Distracted driving causes thousands of injuries each year
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), just under 19 percent of North Carolina motor vehicle accidents (over 53,500 accidents) in 2019 involved a driver who was distracted behind the wheel. These North Carolina distracted driving...
What role does fault play in my car accident claim?
As we head out to our daily commute in the Charlotte area, our minds are generally on the workday ahead in the morning or our home life in the evening. We certainly do not expect that we will be involved in a car crash during our daily. Sadly, some people in North...
Local politician’s family injured in auto accident at bus stop
In Charlotte and throughout North Carolina, auto accidents can happen without warning and impact anyone regardless of age, employment and social standing. These collisions come about for many reasons including drivers who are under the influence, distractions,...