FAYETTEVILLE PERSONAL INJURY LAW LEGAL BLOG
The severe danger of underride accidents
Any truck accident carries a high level of risk due to the massive size of the truck itself. It sits higher than a passenger car, and it can weigh up to 80,000 pounds -- as compared to a 4,000-pound car. The crash between those two vehicles is much more dangerous for...
Distractions: That burger could cause a crash
When you think of distractions, do you think about things like texting and driving or talking on the phone? There’s actually an act that many people participate in that they may not think causes a distraction, but it does. That act is eating or drinking behind the...
North Carolina trucker charged in deadly tanker crash
If you drive about 100 miles northwest of Fayetteville, you will arrive in High Point – the only North Carolina city that extends into four different counties. The city of more than 100,000 residents was recently the site of a violent commercial truck accident that...
Traffic collision leads to 1 death, 2 injuries in North Carolina
One thing that is shocking about traffic accidents is that they can involve multiple vehicles very easily. The force of a large truck colliding with another vehicle can push it into a different lane or cause it to hit others. As a result, it’s possible that a single...
What compensation can you seek in a wrongful death suit?
Accidents of all kinds happen every day, and many of them only result in minor injuries or property damage. Unfortunately, accidents on the road, in the home or at work sometimes cost people their lives. For the loved ones of the deceased, it can be hard to accept...
The hazards of driving into bright sunlight
Early morning commutes and end-of-the-day trips share one thing in common: The sun is low in the sky, which can make driving difficult. The glare from the sun can even be intensified as the sunlight is reflected off buildings, other vehicles and even the pavement. If...
Stay within the lines after an accident to get the evidence you need
Your life can change in a matter of seconds when it comes to car accidents. Someone else might be to blame, but it could be difficult to get help paying the high costs that come with a wreck if you don’t take the proper actions after an accident. Fayetteville saw over...
Why truck accidents occur
Generally speaking, those in passenger vehicles are going to experience more harm than those in large trucks when the two types of vehicles collide. This is because a commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds while a passenger vehicle weighs up to 4,000 pounds....
Avoiding car accidents in the winter
North Carolina residents know that winter is one of the most dangerous seasons for auto accidents. Nevertheless, they have a responsibility year-round to keep themselves and others on the road out of harm's way, and they must carry this out through safe driving...
Can you spot a distracted driver easily on the road?
Many people think of distracted driving as the new drunk driving. It is a dangerous practice that has caused far too many otherwise preventable accidents that leave people injured or even dead. With the rise of the mobile phone, distraction has become an increasingly...
