Many individuals take off on road trips during the summer. While many of these trips may be short day ones, others are much longer. No matter how long the trip is, there are some common dangers motorists face during the summer that just aren't as prevalent at other...
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How rugs and mats can cause or prevent a slip-and-fall accident
Businesses and residential buildings need to be safe for the people who come and go through them. Property owners need to maintain clean and safe facilities to protect themselves from liability. Having mats or rugs near an entrance way can be both a source of risk for...
What can cyclists do to avoid traffic collisions?
Cyclists are in a difficult position when they choose to ride on the road. On one hand, they’re getting where they need to go quickly and on a roadway that is designed for them. On the other hand, there are drivers who won’t expect to see them and who won’t give them...
Why are intersections so dangerous?
Data published by the U.S. Department of Transportation captures how at least 90% of all crashes result purely from driving errors. While there's no existing technology that allows motorists to account for intoxicated, sleepy or distracted drivers, motorists can...
Will a dog owner’s insurance cover your bite injury?
Thousands of households in North Carolina have dogs as pets. Most canine companions are friendly and meaningful additions to their households. You may encounter dogs while out at the park, when visiting a friend at their home or even when going into a local business....
It takes less than a minute to make your vehicle safer
If there were an easy way to increase safety and save money every time you got in the car, would you do it? There is, and it takes under a minute. All you have to do is check your tires. Yet, most people fail to do this regularly. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
How does North Carolina limit wrongful death claims?
Wrongful death laws give people the right to make legal and financial claims against a party that causes a loved one’s death. Wrongful death claims can be brought against individuals and businesses. To have a claim under North Carolina law, you must be able to show...
Should you move your vehicle after a crash on a busy road?
You will probably have a number of emotional and intellectual responses to a car crash. You will feel anxious while waiting for the police to arrive, even if you know you weren't at fault. You might start trying to estimate how much your medical care or car repairs...
Tips to enhance your safety when you are behind the wheel at night
Whether you live in North Carolina or in another state, you probably know that driving at night presents numerous challenges that need to be safely dealt with to prevent a collision. Headlight glare from oncoming cars, your own and other drivers’ fatigue, poorly-lit...
When is a business responsible for your slip-and-fall injuries?
Businesses aren't always responsible for injuries that occur on their property. If someone comes to the grocery store drunk or under the influence of drugs and precedes to fall flat on their face, they will probably have a hard time making a claim against the business...