FAYETTEVILLE PERSONAL INJURY LAW LEGAL BLOG
Is it boring to drive a semi?
For many people who are thinking of going into the industry, driving a semi actually sounds fairly exciting. If you’re a long-haul driver, you get to cross the country, see new places, explore at least the 48 lower states and have more life experiences than someone...
Hands-free phones aren’t necessarily safe
Many states across the country have enacted laws that make it illegal to use cellphones while driving. Within these laws, there is likely terminology that allows drivers to use hands-free options to still use the phone. This might seem like a safer option, but it...
Dangerous truck drivers: Why do trucks cause so many crashes?
If there is anything that scares you on the highway, it’s seeing a large truck start to come into your lane unexpectedly. Unfortunately, this kind of situation happens all the time. Why does it happen so much? Truck drivers could be drowsy, tired, impaired or bored....
Truck accident deaths hit a 30-year high in 2018
As we continue to monitor the number of truck accidents, injuries and fatalities in 2020, it is worth looking back at past years to see what the trends look like. Doing that is concerning, though, because the fatalities were only on the rise and actually hit a 30-year...
What does it mean if you flash your lights at a truck?
Truckers spend a lot of time on the road, and they often develop ways to communicate with each other. Radios can help, but they also use their lights to signal, as it’s quick and easy. One of the most common signals is when a truck needs to merge over into another...
Why is driving so tiring?
You may have heard that driver fatigue can cause accidents, and it’s a serious concern for truck drivers since they have such massive vehicles and spend so much time on the road. While this makes sense for overnight drivers -- maybe you can’t even imagine driving all...
Do I need a lawyer for my commercial truck accident?
Commercial truck accidents are devastating that commonly end in catastrophic injuries or wrongful deaths. The survivors of a commercial truck crash have a long road ahead in recovering. Victims of accidents have to ask themselves whether or not they need an attorney....
Semi carrying 86 pigs rolls over in North Carolina
Near the end of March, a semi-trailer loaded with a herd of 86 fattened pigs overturned on an interstate off-ramp in the Winston-Salem area, about 120 miles from Fayetteville. Thankfully, no people were hurt in the crash, and emergency crews worked to get the pigs to...
Is it possible to tell when a driver is distracted?
Distracted driving can look much like safe driving. For example, some Fayetteville, North Carolina, motorists may daydream behind the wheel. They could be looking straight ahead while their minds wander, which means you will not know they are distracted. According to...
Night driving poses dangers to motorists
It isn’t always possible to avoid driving at night, but those who do need to be sure they’re taking the necessary steps to reduce the risk of getting into an accident. There are many things that can make driving after dark dangerous, and being aware of them can help...
