Drunk driving causes a significant percentage of serious injuries and deaths yearly. Naturally, road users will want to avoid a drunk driver. But how can you spot one? Here are five signs you may be around a drunk driver: 1. Quick acceleration and deceleration A drunk...
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Be safe this Fourth of July holiday
Are you traveling over the Fourth of July holiday? Travelers who plan to fly to their destinations are having to cope with weather-related delays and the continued problems associated with the smoke generated by the Canadian wildfires that have drifted as far south as...
Beware of drunk driving (and drunk drivers) this holiday season
In a recent blog entry, we discussed the enhanced risk of falls around the holiday season. Unfortunately, slip-and-fall mishaps are not the only danger that Charlotte residents can encounter over the upcoming winter holidays. Part of what makes the holidays seem so...
Does a DWI conviction prevent a wrongful death suit against a driver?
Drunk drivers are dangerous. Although most of them get where they want to be without hurting anyone, some of them cause crashes that endanger others. If your family recently lost a loved one to a crash caused by an impaired driver, you may already know that you could...
Do not eat and drive
You’re late for work. The drive-thru seems like the perfect solution. You swing in and get a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee to eat in the car. This way, you can save time and make your commute more productive. A lot of people do exactly this every single...
Civil and criminal liability may follow a drunk driving accident
Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone on North Carolina roads. It is an unfortunate truth that many Charlotte residents will personally be affected by the damaging harm that drunk drivers can inflict on their victims. Drunk driving is a crime, but criminal sanctions...
A single drink can lead to a drunk driving accident
Readers of this North Carolina legal blog may enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail from time to time, but most may not understand just how quickly and pervasively their favorite alcoholic drinks impact their bodily functions. According to the online medical database,...
Drunk driver causes crash that claims two lives in North Carolina
North Carolina can be a fun place to live and visit. The state offers individuals a vast array of natural and entertainment-based attractions, and numerous out-of-state visitors come to North Carolina each year to experience the fun and enjoyment that the cities and...
Civil lawsuits may apply in drunk driving accident cases
Drunk drivers are hazards to themselves, their passengers and others who must be on the roads with them. In North Carolina too many individuals are hurt and killed each year when drunk drivers cause dangerous and preventable accidents. A driver who causes an accident...
The serious effects of alcohol on the human body
Social drinking with friends and family can be a common event for North Carolina residents. But, any amount of alcohol in a person's body can cause significant side effects. For example, an alcoholic drink can have a fast impact on the person's mood and behavior. It...