What you do right after a car crash will determine what rights you have later. You won't want to spend time researching what to do at the scene of the crash, so you need to know the necessary steps to take before a wreck ever occurs. What do you need to do to protect...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
2 kinds of crash injuries that can exceed insurance coverage
Car insurance is supposed to protect you if you get into a crash, but some people put too much faith in the insurance system. Drivers may not carry any supplemental coverage because they think they will be able to rely on the at-fault driver's coverage to pay for all...
Check your motorcycle at home before heading out
It’s been a long winter for many across the country, and motorbikes have largely been put away. Nonetheless, the weather is now showing signs of changing and it’s time to think about gearing up for a ride on two wheels again in Charlotte. While specialist repairs on...
Look out for hypovolemic shock after a car crash
A car collision can cause all manner of injuries, from superficial to deadly. Neck issues, scrapes, bangs to the head and spinal cord damage do happen. But did you know that blood loss, especially if it is a significant amount, can be lethal? A condition called...
Factors that contribute to rollover accidents
Fortunately, the majority of road users across North Carolina enjoy the use of the roads each day without having an accident. Sadly, this does not apply to everyone. Road traffic accidents are common enough to warrant careful consideration as well as methods to try...
Parking lots can be as dangerous as the roads
When considering road traffic accidents, high-speed crashes on busy roadways may immediately come to mind. However, accidents can occur in a variety of forms, some more surprising than others – like parking lots. Parking lots can be a hazardous place for those who...
3 times broken bones can leave you with uncovered crash losses
Compared to some of the injuries you could experience in a wreck in North Carolina, a broken bone might not seem that severe. After all, people break bones all the time and go on with their lives as though nothing major happened. Although the majority of fractures...
When do you speak to an attorney after a car crash?
When you’re involved in a serious collision, you’ll have plenty of things on your mind other than talking to an attorney. Your priority will be to get medical attention for yourself and others who have been hurt. Depending on the severity of the collision, you might...
What kind of eye injuries are common in car wrecks?
Eye injuries aren’t usually the first thing people associate with car wrecks -- but they’re actually quite common. Sometimes an eye injury results from blunt force trauma related to concussions. Drivers with any kind of traumatic brain injury may experience visual...
Contributory negligence and car accident claims in North Carolina
When someone has been injured in a wreck, people usually ask, “Who is at fault?” Sometimes, both parties bear some responsibility for the victim’s injuries. That’s where the issue of negligence and liability comes into play. There are only a handful of states that...