Most people in the state of North Carolina are aware of the fact that they can pursue compensation if they are ever struck and injured by an intoxicated driver—whether they are on a motorcycle, in a car, or walking on the street. What many do not realize, however, is that the drunk driver may not …
Blog: Car Accident
How Ignition Interlock Devices Can Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents
As drunken drivers continue to the take the lives of more than 10,000 people each year and injure 345,000 more, North Carolina residents are up in arms to prevent repeat offenders from making the same mistake twice. Advocates of ignition interlock devices are asking that anyone who has been convicted of a DUI offense be …
Recent Study Brings Gas Pedal Accidents to Light
A recent report by the Associated Press declared that women are more likely to be involved in car accidents caused by issues with the gas pedal than men, based on 2,400 gas pedal-related accidents in North Carolina. These accidents, according to a study conducted by the Highway Safety Research Center at the University of North …
Distracted Driving: How Aware Are You?
As April comes to a close, so too does the month dedicated to distracted driving awareness. Across the nation, every state dedicates the entire month of April to focusing on the various distractions that have left too many drivers the victims of brutal car accidents, both injurious and fatal. According to the National Highway Traffic …
New Study Finds Accidents More Dangerous For Women
A study published in American Journal of Public Health notes that women are 47 percent more likely to become seriously injured in a car accident than men. Researchers on the study say that this is because vehicle safety equipment is not designed for women’s bodies, which are generally shorter and lighter than men’s bodies. To …
Dangers of Fall: About Deer Versus Car Accidents
Each year, more than a million car accidents occur involving a deer and a motor vehicle, according to a study recently conducted by State Farm Insurance. The data released in the study shows that nearly a 7% decrease in deer versus car accidents has taken place from last year to this year. Unfortunately, October and …
North Carolina Bus Company Shut Down After Accident
After an accident on a North Carolina bus on its way to New York City overturned on a Virginia freeway, the transportation company is being asked to cease all transportations and services. Already under investigation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, North Carolina’s Sky Express, Inc. was officially shut down for their unsatisfactory safety …
Causes of Common Car Accidents
Auto accidents are a regular part of life. From minor fender-benders to t-bone collisions, many of us have witnessed an accident or two in our lives and have hoped that we are never the victim in that situation. As an unfortunate aspect of life, however, being involved in a car accident may be inevitable for …
Great Winter Driver Safety Tips
Winter weather conditions are finally here in North Carolina. With the change in weather and snow on the horizon, it is important that drivers remain cautious and follow safety tips like these suggestions provided by the Department of Transportation: Always clear your vehicles’ windows and mirrors. This will allow the road, pedestrians, and other vehicles …
Avoid Accidents by Driving Slower on Wet Roads
In North Carolina, it is a well-known fact that it does not take much to turn the roads into slippery landscapes during the fall and winter months. When the roads turn slippery, the chances of car accidents occurring only increases, so people must be wary. Did you know there is really one way to reduce …
