FAYETTEVILLE PERSONAL INJURY LAW LEGAL BLOG
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...
What is the ELD rule for truckers?
If you are like most people who live in North Carolina, when you hear or see a report giving an account of a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer or other very large commercial vehicle, you may want to better understand the cause of the incident....
Why are airplane seat belts important?
Many residents of North Carolina have taken at least one flight in their lifetime. Whether it was a domestic or international flight, you also likely had to wear seat belts. But just why are these devices so important in an airplane? There is a misconception that seat...
How can truck driver fatigue endanger you?
North Carolina residents like you have to share the streets with all manner of drivers. But truckers can be particularly dangerous simply because of the size of the vehicle they operate. Due to that, we at the Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd, P.A., will discuss why truck...
Property and business owners are responsible if visitors get hurt
When you purchase a property or open a business, you have a basic obligation to the public to maintain a safe space. People who visit you shouldn't have to worry about getting hurt because of your lack of maintenance. To limit the potential legal liability at your...
Can safety defects lead to a crash?
North Carolina residents like you rely on your vehicles to transport you safely wherever you need to go. Unfortunately, safety-related defects can cause once-safe cars to become high risks. Today, we'll take a look at how to identify a safety defect and how it can...
Identifying and handling whiplash trauma
Drivers in North Carolina are involved in a crash may experience whiplash. While some people might want to brush whiplash off as a minor injury, it can actually cause long-lasting and potentially expensive problems for the sufferer. FindLaw describes whiplash as one...
