Texting and driving is a dangerous practice because it takes a person's attention off of the road and places it on a small screen. In the time it takes a driver to pick up their smartphone and open a text, they may have run a red light, collided with another vehicle...
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How do auto-pedestrian accidents happen?
An auto-pedestrian accident happens when a driver in North Carolina strikes a person who is traveling on foot with their vehicle. There are numerous ways that these tragic incidents can happen, with some causes resulting from driver negligence and others from...
Wrongful deaths affect families in many different ways
Tragedy strikes in unexpected and painful ways and readers of this North Carolina motor vehicle accident and personal injury blog may know that car collisions are a common cause of lost lives. What makes these catastrophes so heartbreaking is that they are usually...
Put smartphones down to prevent accidents and save lives
There is no question that some Charlotte residents are dependent on their smartphones. Through these small handheld devices individuals can perform a wealth of tasks that once required them to use multiple different pieces of technology. They may make standard phone...
The police do not report all vehicle-bicycle accidents
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, there were 818 bicyclist fatalities in our country in 2015. The NHTSA also estimated that there were 45,000 bicyclist injuries that year.These figures may be too low because law enforcement...
Ways that large trucks may cause serious roadway accidents
Although North Carolina drivers may frequently see large trucks and commercial vehicles on local roads and highways, they may not be familiar with the numerous ways that those massive vehicles may pose dangers to them. Trucking accidents can be very serious for the...
Are drunk driving accidents a problem in North Carolina?
For decades American drivers have been educated on the perils of drinking and driving, but every year too many individuals are killed in these tragic and preventable incidents. It is a national problem and residents of North Carolina are not immune from these roadway...
Road debris: A major danger
Many things can increase the likelihood of motor vehicle accidents. This includes objects ending up on the roads that shouldn’t be there, such as road debris.A common cause of road debris are improperly secured loads. A lot of different things could lead to a...
The most common negligent driving behaviors
When you are out on the road, you generally expect other drivers to be responsible. While you may experience frustration over motorists who do not use their turn signals or drive at different speeds than you prefer, you assume the majority of drivers are safe....