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...
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Ice hazards in parking lots and on sidewalks
When the winter weather hits, it increases the odds of slip-and-fall accidents. This is true on residential sidewalks, and it’s also true on commercial properties. Snow and ice can make it very hazardous for someone to walk through a parking lot. They may be more...
Are small dogs really more aggressive?
When you think of the types of dogs that people tend to be scared of, they are generally larger breeds. People may be nervous around Rottweilers, German shepherds or pit bulls, for example. Those who aren’t familiar with dogs may be worried even when they are around...
Drivers may be addicted to their phones
When you see a distracted driver, you may feel frustrated and nervous. Maybe you know how dangerous it is, and you don’t understand why other drivers keep doing it. Every driver who is looking down at their phone could potentially cause an accident that leads to...
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 people let their dog off the leash?
Many dog bite accidents happen when the dog is off the leash. This sometimes happens in scenarios where an off-leash dog is legally permitted, such as at a dog park. But it can also happen in areas where a dog is technically supposed to be on a leash at all times. If...
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....
Phones are distracting in 3 key ways
It’s no secret that phones are distracting for drivers. Texting and driving is especially problematic, but there are many related issues. Drivers get distracted as they take pictures, stream songs through a music service, type in a destination for their navigation...
Why are dog bites more likely to get infected?
If someone gets bitten by a dog, it’s important for them to look for signs of infection. This could include increased pain, pus at the injury site, the outbreak of a fever and much more. An infection can often be much more dangerous than the initial bite, and can even...
Can the courts award punitive damages in a wrongful death suit?
When someone dies, many people in their life will feel the impact of their passing. Immediate family members, close friends and business partners are among those likely to suffer negative consequences when someone dies prematurely. In North Carolina, those who have...