Car Accidents
Left turns are dangerous because they require drivers to cross oncoming traffic. Driving errors, such as misjudging the speed or distance of oncoming cars, can lead to an accident that causes serious injuries. In 2021, improper turns caused more than 9500 accidents in North Carolina, including 2,300 injury crashes and 9 fatal crashes. In general,…
After a car accident, one of the most important questions to be resolved is who is at fault. In North Carolina, the determination of fault in a car accident takes on a critical role in settling an accident claim. The state follows a system called contributory negligence for car accident claims. Under this legal doctrine,…
The driver of the trailing car is usually but not always found to be at fault. While some rear-end accidents are simple fender-benders that result in minor property damage, many others cause serious injuries. A rear-end collision can be devastating. The occupants in the vehicle that is struck from behind often don’t see the crash…
No one expects to get into a car accident. But such situations happen abruptly and unexpectedly. At the snap of a finger, your car can get totaled and your life endangered due to the actions of a reckless and irresponsible driver. After a car accident, the worries swim through your head as you wonder what…
Laws of physics are exactly the same in North Carolina as they are in San Francisco, Tokyo, Paris and every other place on the planet. Those laws go into action every time two cars collide. The results of each collision are determined by a wide variety of factors such as speed, point of contact, directions…
The state of North Carolina has several public health programs aimed at improving driver safety. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, or NCDHHS, runs these programs for the public. One such program that helps increase drivers’ awareness of the dangers of drunk driving and how it can lead to crashes, serious injuries…
If you regularly encounter rude drivers who speed and swerve between lanes to avoid the next red light, you are not alone. Countless other drivers in North Carolina find it annoying, as well as frightening, to deal with aggressive drivers on a daily basis. You may also feel inclined to react to a rude driver…
Traffic accidents happen every day to all types of people. Some are more susceptible to collisions than others, such as bikers, due to the nature of their vehicles. Also, passenger cars are most prevalent on the road, giving them the highest crash rate out of all vehicle (and non-vehicle) types in North Carolina, reports the…
Summer is here which means barbeque season and long, hot days at the beach. Always remember that drinking and driving are not worth your safety and the safety of others. Have fun and enjoy the weather, but make sure you have a plan and a designated driver. If your plan falls through, there are other…
No one wants to be in a car crash, but it is best to be prepared in case the unexpected happens. If the other driver is at fault, you might assume you can file a claim with that driver’s insurance company, but what happens if they have no insurance? ContentsIs Automotive Insurance Required to Drive?Does…
