Living life can be dangerous. There are many ways a Fayetteville resident can suffer a life-altering injury even by doing a seemingly simple task that they do every day, like driving a car or going to work and doing one’s job. Too often, these catastrophic injuries...
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Statistics show the extent of the danger of distracted driving
Drivers on the roads of North Carolina face dangers each time they get behind the wheel – even if they don’t think about it a lot. However, these days, it probably seems like no danger is more prevalent on the roads than distracted drivers. By now, we all know the...
Dangerous chemicals, fires and truck accidents
No one wants to tangle with a big rig on the highway. The massive size of a large truck or 18-wheeler alone can contribute to catastrophic injury and death. The size differential between a 40-ton fully loaded commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and an average weight of...
The main causes of truck accidents
The trucking industry is a vital component of the U.S. economy. Without trucks providing services and shipping goods across our nation’s highways, there is no other current transportation infrastructure that could replace them. There is an element of risk in every...
North Carolina law enforcement targets speeders in crackdown
Auto accidents happen for many reasons. While recent developments like distraction are commonly cited as a catalyst for accidents, one of the most historically prominent causes is speeding. It remains a problem so prevalent that North Carolina law enforcement...
The inherent dangers of trucking accidents
Trucks are often seen on North Carolina’s busy roads and highways, and truckers have a great responsibility to drive safely, so that everyone else on the road is safe. Unfortunately, operating such a huge vehicle while trying to navigate through complicated routes and...
Which states have the worst drivers?
It is a constant debate throughout the country: which state has the worst drivers? Of course, we all know about the traffic horrors of Los Angeles, Boston, New York City, etc., but collectively, which state has the worst drivers? Lucky for us North Carolinians, we do...
What are the most common causes of car accidents?
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence but the impact of a car accident can last a lifetime. Victims of car accidents suffering with the damages oftentimes associated with them should be familiar with the common cases of car accidents and how personal injury legal...
Wrongful death lawsuits and truck accidents
Semi-trucks are commonly seen on the highways of North Carolina, and most of the time truckers handle these behemoth vehicles with safety in mind. Sadly, serious truck accidents still occur when a trucker fails to meet their duty of care and drives recklessly. Because...
In 2021, North Carolina had its most road fatalities in 50 years
In recent years, road safety has been a primary concern in North Carolina and throughout the United States. Accidents with injuries and fatalities have been spiking noticeably. With the numbers from 2021 now being analyzed, the North Carolina Department of...