After being involved in a crash, you might feel compelled to immediately call your insurance provider. It seems like the logical step, right? You pay for insurance precisely for moments like this. However, it's essential to understand that insurance companies,...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many adults are too tired to drive safely
People cause car crashes for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, drivers flagrantly violate traffic laws. They speed or drive after drinking too much. They focus on their phones instead of on traffic. Other times, drivers may behave like they think most other adults do,...
Staying safe on North Carolina roads this spring
As winter gives way to spring, North Carolina's roads are becoming busier with drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike enjoying the lovely weather. However, this increase in road activity, coupled with seasonal challenges, calls for heightened awareness and...
Should you repair your car if it has been recalled?
When a car is subject to a recall, this classification signals that the manufacturer has identified a defect that could potentially compromise safety, performance or both. In such cases, the question of whether one should repair their car is not merely a matter of...
3 ways mobile phones can help people involved in crashes
Most people understand that a mobile phone usage while driving can cause a car crash. Cell phone addiction and challenges caused by distraction are now among the leading causes of preventable wrecks. The average person may struggle to ignore the sound of notifications...
Which vehicle operator is to blame for a rear-end collision?
Fault for a North Carolina car crash often falls to one specific party or another. In the vast majority of cases, someone driving one of the vehicles involved in the collision is to blame for the incident. Sometimes, people rush to conclusions when they hear about a...
3 driving habits that increase the risk of a wreck
Some of the most common causes of crashes are obviously illegal. People know that drunk driving could lead to their arrest regardless of whether or not they cause a crash. Public awareness campaigns have also helped improve people's understanding of how risky it can...
Why do wrong-way accidents happen?
There are many different safety devices in place to prevent wrong-way accidents. For instance, the interstate highway system has on-ramps and off-ramps so that drivers are guaranteed to be going in the proper direction as long as they follow the correct ramp....
What is seat belt syndrome? The risks and symptoms
Seat belts are among the most crucial safety features in any vehicle, designed to protect drivers and passengers alike in the event of a collision. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belts save close to 15,000 lives every year....
Is multitasking real?
People often believe that they can multitask, and they may even brag about their abilities. This could happen in an office setting where they talk about efficiently doing multiple parts of their job at the same time. But there are also a lot of people who believe they...